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George Thomas

Summary

A dedicated mental health professional committed to supporting clients to overcoming personal challenges through effective communication and advocacy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LPC

Transitions Inc
03.2018 - Current
  • Implement evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic processes
  • Facilitate family therapy sessions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals
  • Assist and mentor interns
  • Organize monthly employee lunch and learns

LPC

Open Arms Foster Care
01.2019 - 04.2021
  • Supported foster children and their families biweekly
  • Collaborated with social workers to tailor programs
  • Provided individualized support
  • Collaborated with school staff to develop Individualized Educational Programs for clients
  • Utilized pyschoeducation to enhance communication between foster families and clients

Mental Health Technician

Cedar Ridge Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Ensured Patient safety
  • Taught self help skills
  • Fostered independence and resilience
  • Worked with patients to develop appropriate social skills and decision making
  • Implemented strategies for effective problem solving
  • Improved patient outcomes

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Southern Nazarene University
01-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Nazarene University
01-2014

Skills

  • Behavioral Therapy Techniques
  • Treatment Planning
  • Client Advocacy
  • Trauma Focused- CBT
  • Internal family systems
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Play Therapy
  • Making Sense of Your Worth group counseling
  • Client assessment
  • Employee training
  • Team building
  • Case management
  • Family therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Group Therapy
  • Evidence Based Practices

Training

  • LPC Candidate with Transitions and Open Arms Foster Care from 2018 - 2020
  • Intern Counselor with Deer Creek School District
  • Making Sense of Your Worth - Halo Project
  • Internal Family Systems - Halo Project
  • Trust Based Relational Interventions- Halo Project
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - OU Children's Hospital
  • Oklahoma Association of Play Therapy Training

Timeline

LPC

Open Arms Foster Care
01.2019 - 04.2021

LPC

Transitions Inc
03.2018 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Cedar Ridge Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - Psychology

Southern Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Southern Nazarene University
George Thomas