Doris Dimaya
St Louis,MO
Summary
I am an experienced, empathetic licensed professional counselor with many years of experience in mental health support and crisis response. I am committed to fostering client engagement, building rapport and trust in my professional relationship with clients. I also have experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
self-employed
Saint Louis, MO
06.2026 - Current
- Delivered telehealth counseling services, enhancing access to mental health support for clients.
- Facilitated psycho-education tailored to clients' mental health needs, promoting understanding and coping strategies.
- Employed motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and support progress towards positive behavioral changes.
Wellness Assistant
Nazareth Living Center
Saint Louis, MO
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated wellness programs and activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Communicated with residents to identify and address their individual needs and preferences.
- Provided compassionate support to senior citizens during transitional periods.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Agape Christian Counseling Services
Saint Louis, MO
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Delivered trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and grief therapy to support diverse client needs and promote healing.
- Performed comprehensive intake assessments to identify client challenges and inform treatment planning.
- Collaborated with clients to create effective treatment plans based on clients' needs and strengths.
- Facilitated psycho-education sessions to empower clients with knowledge and coping strategies.
- Engaged in team meetings to review clients and progress toward goals.
Chaplain
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided spiritual support to children and families during hospital stays, fostering resilience and hope.
- Delivered spiritual guidance and emotional support for healthcare staff, families, and patients, enhancing overall well-being.
- Offered crisis intervention during critical medical situations.
- Responded effectively to requests for emergency pastoral care.
- Led opportunities for prayer, holy communion, and baptism.
- Documented interactions in patient record.
- Contributed ideas during team meetings, promoting collaboration and improving team dynamics.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2018
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Aquinas Institute of Theology
Saint Louis, MO05-2002
Skills
- Telehealth counseling
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Intake assessment
- Treatment planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral health support
- Psychoeducation
- Client engagement
- Grief counseling
- Grief and loss support
- Anxiety management
- Self-esteem building
- Effective communication
- Empathetic listening
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Missouri Board for Professional Counselors
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
self-employed
06.2026 - Current
Wellness Assistant
Nazareth Living Center
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Agape Christian Counseling Services
01.2022 - 05.2026
Chaplain
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Aquinas Institute of Theology