Delayna Choat
Decatur
Summary
Diligent Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to fostering healthy family dynamics and individual well-being. Demonstrates empathy and strong therapeutic relationship with clients through tailored treatment plans and sessions. Creates safe place for clients be vulnerable, create change and heal.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
Wise County Christian Counseling
12.2020 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment goals for clients, regularly monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Assisted individuals, couples and families with implementing techniques and strategies for resolving their issues and concerns.
- Reduced conflict within families by implementing effective communication techniques and strategies.
- Served as a resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge about best practices in marriage and family therapy.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy.
- Cultivated a safe and trusting environment for clients to openly discuss sensitive issues and experiences.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Empowered clients by teaching coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing tailored therapy sessions based on individual needs and goals.
Paraprofessional Aide
Decatur Independent School District
08.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom behavior, contributing to a focused and positive learning environment.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive atmosphere
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of difficulty.
- Facilitated small group work, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills as they explored topics more deeply together.
- Enhanced student comprehension by providing one-on-one support and carefully tailored instruction methods.
- Served as a resource for fellow paraprofessionals sharing best practices and offering constructive feedback when requested.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Private Pre-K Teacher
Pettit Private School
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, offering guidance on curriculum planning, classroom organization, and effective teaching strategies.
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies within the classroom, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Amberton University
Frisco, TX08-2021
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2017
Skills
- Boundary setting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist
Wise County Christian Counseling
12.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Aide
Decatur Independent School District
08.2018 - 02.2022
Private Pre-K Teacher
Pettit Private School
01.2013 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Amberton University
Master of Science - Human Development And Family Sciences
University of North Texas
Similar Profiles
Felicia EllisonFelicia Ellison
Teacher's aide at Wise County Christian SchoolTeacher's aide at Wise County Christian School
David VestDavid Vest
President/Outpatient Clinician at Wise Elephant Counseling Inc.President/Outpatient Clinician at Wise Elephant Counseling Inc.
Ylissa AquinoYlissa Aquino
Part Time Therapist at Wise Mind CounselingPart Time Therapist at Wise Mind Counseling