Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Experience
Clinical Experience
Volunteer Experience
Measures Administered
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Helenita Thomas

Baton Rouge,Louisiana

Summary

Kind Clinical Psychologist with superior knowledge of Psychotherapy treatment procedures and working closely with children and their families. Successful at planning individualized treatments and maintaining relationships with clients. Proficient in leadership positions, performing public speeches, and delivering hard work and passion to serve the community. Substantial level of computer skills with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychologist

Self Employed Services
01.1980 - 01.1988
  • Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
  • Conducted conferences for adolescents, and gave speeches at functions for Alcoholics Anonymous.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Walden University
Online
2024

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix
Online
2011

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Faculdade De Ciencias Humanas, FUMEC
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
1980

Skills

  • Child Psychology
  • Adolescent psychology
  • Adult psychology
  • Anxiety Management
  • Psychological Testing
  • Emotional Disorders
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Family Counseling
  • Consultations
  • Self Motivation
  • Goal Setting
  • Multicultural Competence

Research Experience

Doctoral dissertation: “Exploration of Religious Parents’ Involvement in Their Children’s Sexual Education”, Walden University

Clinical Experience

Over 900 hours of conducting play therapy with children under the supervision of Dr. Mack (carymack1@gmail.com)

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer work to help educate children, youth, and married couples in Brazil. (1983-1989)
  • Responsible for maintaining the service of counseling programs and activities in
    daycare centers and community centers for developing programs that benefit students and staff in
    Brazil. (1986-1988)

Measures Administered

  • Clinical interview
  • Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence, Second Edition
  • Wide Range Achievement Test, Fourth Edition
  • Achenbach System of Empirically-Based Assessment

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Clinical Psychologist

Self Employed Services
01.1980 - 01.1988

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

Walden University

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Faculdade De Ciencias Humanas, FUMEC
Helenita Thomas