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
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
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
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
Master of Social Work
2027
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)