Joshua Lux
New Braunfels
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional specializing in play therapy, psychoeducation, and behavior modification for children and adolescents. Committed to holistic client conceptualization and affirmation of intersecting identities. Maintains composure during crisis interventions, enhancing therapeutic outcomes through focused strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center
Seguin, TX
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated family advocacy services with an average of 2 families a week, including crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and resource connection.
- Conducted trauma-focused play therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts therapy to provide psychoeducation, coping skills, and emotional healing to an average of 8 child and adolescent clients each week.
- Facilitated monthly parent-training sessions with caregivers to enhance client support.
- Conducted administration of CAT-2, PCL-5, and C-SSRS assessments to evaluate trauma and suicide severity in clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote continuation of care and provide resources to clients and their families.
Registered Behavior Technician Trainer
Shape Center
San Marcos, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Facilitated comprehensive training sessions for 5 staff members to enhance proficiency in ABA terminology, behavioral interventions, documentation, client analysis, and effective communication within the treatment team.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for 20 staff members to strengthen rapport-building abilities and foundational play therapy skills with clients.
- Provided constructive feedback to BCBA supervisors to promote RBT professional development and clinical functioning and efficacy.
Registered Behavior Technician
Shape Center
San Marcos, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Managed a caseload of 3 male clients with autism spectrum disorder, ranging from 3-17 years old.
- Executed targeted ABA interventions to systematically replace non-functional behaviors with adaptive, functional behaviors.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans for clients, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collected and maintained data collection and analysis documentation to monitor client progress and support informed treatment decisions.
Residential Counselor
San Marcos Treatment Center
San Marcos, TX
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Specialized in providing therapeutic support to male patients aged 12-17 with sexual offense histories.
- Ensured adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintained compliance standards.
- Facilitated conflict resolution through crisis intervention, emotional co-regulation, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
- Implemented targeted activities to enhance resident socialization and interpersonal skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Lutheran University
Seguin, TX08-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX05-2019
Skills
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Emotional regulation in high-stress environments
- Crisis intervention
- Building rapport
- Processing emotions
- Applied behavior analysis
- Play therapy
- Working with children and adolescents
- Training caregivers
- Treatment and safety planning
- Technology proficiency
Supervised By
- Therapist Name, Credentials, Location, Contact Information
Certification
- Registered Behavior Technician, BACB 09/2025
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross 07/2025
AWARDS
- Employee of the Month, Shape Center 06/2024
- Employee of the Month, San Marcos Treatment Center 02/2023
Accomplishments
- National Counselor Exam, July 2026
- Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination, August 2024
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician Trainer
Shape Center
02.2026 - Current
Counseling Intern
Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center
01.2026 - 07.2026
Registered Behavior Technician
Shape Center
09.2023 - Current
Residential Counselor
San Marcos Treatment Center
09.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Lutheran University
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Texas State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
St. Philip's College