Dr. Ghia Edwards, Psy. D.
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly Trained Professor/Clinician/Actor-Coach/Pastor-Chaplain. Strong teaching, clinical abilities and a vibrant career both non profit and for profit/research. Proactive and organized with passionate commitment to first-rate student and client/patient care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychologist (Provisional)
Residency
10.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, improving mental health outcomes.
- Modified therapeutic techniques based on individual client needs, maximizing engagement in the therapeutic process.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, helping clients navigate challenging situations effectively.
Therapist
Rosewood Eating Disorder Clinic
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques, psycho drama, to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Therapist
Alvarado Behavioral Health
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
Actor/Acting Coach/Director
James Edwards Acting Studio
01.2010 - Current
Professor Psychology/Expressive Art Therapeutics
Career Point College
02.2014 - 05.2016
Pastor/Clinical Oversight/Expressive Art Therapies
SAMMinistries
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Doctorate - Clinical Psychology
Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CAMasters - Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology
Southern California Seminary
El Cajon, CABachelors - Performance Art Acting/ Classical Music/Dance
United States International University
San Diego, CAActing
Stella Adler Acting Studio
Los Angeles, CAActing
Tracy Roberts Acting Studio
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Trauma and Grief Recovery Specialist
- PTSD/Trauma and Reintegration for Veterans and Active Military Recovery Specialist
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery Specialist
- Mindfulness Specialist
- Stages of Change/Motivational Interviewing Specialist
- Actor/Director
- Voice Over Specialist
- Breath Work, Meditation
- Expressive Art Therapies
- Long Covid Recovery Clinical/ Emotional Support
Timeline
Licensed Psychologist (Provisional)
Residency
10.2025 - Current
Professor Psychology/Expressive Art Therapeutics
Career Point College
02.2014 - 05.2016
Pastor/Clinical Oversight/Expressive Art Therapies
SAMMinistries
01.2012 - 01.2013
Actor/Acting Coach/Director
James Edwards Acting Studio
01.2010 - Current
Doctorate - Clinical Psychology
Southern California Seminary
Masters - Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology
Southern California Seminary
Therapist
Rosewood Eating Disorder Clinic
Therapist
Alvarado Behavioral Health
Bachelors - Performance Art Acting/ Classical Music/Dance
United States International University
Acting
Stella Adler Acting Studio
Acting
Tracy Roberts Acting Studio