Insightful Psychotherapist with 5+ years of employment in counseling settings and prior history in education. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and couples therapy with focus on meeting client goals. Proven to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy. Great at working with diverse population.
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Ijeoma Too-Chiobi
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Optimal Counseling Services PLLC, San Antonio, TX
Mental Health Therapist
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Conducts therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Counsels clients or patients individually or in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
- Assists individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Encourages clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Creates client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Works closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Assesses patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.
- Guides clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX
Professional School Counselor
08.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
Educational Diagnostician
08.2000 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
- Provided consultation to parents and teachers on learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
- Interpreted and reported on test results and discussed findings with teachers, administrators and caregivers.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Texas A & M University San Antonio, TX
Master of Arts from Mental Health Counseling
12.2017
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- 4.0 GPA
University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
Master of Science from IjeomaChiobiExceptionality - Special Education
08.2004
University Overview
University of Benin Benin City
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
10.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy Trained
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Client Goal Planning
- Tracking Client Progress
- Developing Relationships
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Relationship Building
- Team Management
- Patient Evaluation
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Optimal Counseling Services PLLC
10.2018 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Northside Independent School District
08.2008 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Houston Independent School District
08.2000 - 07.2023
Texas A & M University
Master of Arts from Mental Health Counseling
University of St. Thomas
Master of Science from IjeomaChiobiExceptionality - Special Education
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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