Gavin Suwara

Gavin Suwara

New York, United States

About

I am a social work professional currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at Fordham University, with an expected graduation in 2027. I have been engaged in behavioral health and psychosocial rehabilitation roles since at least 2022, accumulating over three years of experience in clinical and school social work settings. My work involves trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention. I have supported clients and students in emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and coping skills development. I use tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe Photoshop to manage documentation and training materials, and I have experience in research related to cognition and creativity.

Experience

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Service Provider

Lodestar Children’s Services

Dec 2025 – Present

● Delivered behavioral health support using trauma-informed, client-centered approaches; de-escalation strategies ● Supported clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and daily living skills ● Collaborated with clinicians and maintained accurate client documentation

Trauma-Informed CareBehavioral HealthClient Documentation
Bard High School Early College Queens

School Social Work Intern

Bard High School Early College Queens

Sep 2025 – Present

● Counseled adolescents using psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques ● Facilitated group counseling sessions focusing on conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness ● Collaborated with fellow intern and staff to design and implement group interventions and outreach programs

Group CounselingConflict Resolution
Cayuga Medical Center

Psychiatric Technician, Preceptor

Cayuga Medical Center

Jun 2022 – Aug 2025

● Supported patient safety and wellbeing through therapeutic engagement and de-escalation ● Led educational and activity-based groups to promote coping skills and self-awareness ● Responded to crises using trauma-informed and therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI) techniques ● Trained and supervised new psychiatric technicians to ensure consistent, patient-centered care

De-escalationPatient Safety
European International School of Barcelona

School Psychology Intern

European International School of Barcelona

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

● Supported students with academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges across diverse cultural backgrounds ● Mediated peer conflicts and promoted positive interpersonal skills ● Strengthened cross-cultural communication and sensitivity within the school community

Conflict MediationStudent Support

Intern, Call Handler, Vice President of Applications and Training

S.E.E.K. (Support, Empathy, Empowerment, Kindness) Helpline

Jan 2022 – Dec 2023

● Provided peer crisis support via phone, applying motivational interviewing and empathy-based techniques ● Screened 80+ and interviewed 40+ applicants per cycle to select high-performing members ● Teaching Assistant for S.E.E.K.; trained interns in crisis response and empathetic communication ● Coordinated events, peer trainings, and outreach; trained in Title IX and crisis response

Motivational InterviewingCrisis ResponseEmpathetic Communication

Research Assistant

Learning and Representation in Cognition Lab

Jan 2023 – Dec 2023

● Conducted human subjects research exploring cognition and creativity; collected and analyzed data ● Collaborated with peers to design and present a study on creativity and learning

Human Subjects ResearchData AnalysisCognition Research

Education

Fordham University

Fordham University

Master of Social Work

2027
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bachelor of Arts · Psychology

2024

Certifications

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Red Cross

CITI Training: Social and Behavioral Researchers

CITI

Skills

Adobe PhotoshopGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office SuiteTrauma-Informed CareCultural CompetenceActive ListeningCBT FoundationsMotivational InterviewingCrisis Intervention

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Spanish (Limited working proficiency)French (Limited working proficiency)