Khadaja Gardner
Cypress,TX
Summary
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Outpatient Therapist
Lone Star Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Provided case management services by regularly reviewing client goals, adjusting therapeutic strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups to enhance clients'' understanding of their mental health conditions and promote self-management skills.
- Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
Cognitive Counselor
Gateway Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained detailed case notes for each client session, supporting continuity of care within the treatment team setting.
- Supported clients in overcoming mental health challenges with targeted cognitive counseling techniques.
- Educated family members about cognitive counseling techniques, enabling them to provide ongoing support to their loved ones.
Group Facilitator
Discovery Mood and Anxiety
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared and led support groups for patients.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting strategies, empowering participants to take ownership of their personal development journey.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging sharing of questions and concerns.
- Educated in various types of techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures.
Receptionist
Restore Therapy Services Corporate
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Counseling Practicum Intern
Jimmie Hale Mission
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2019
Associate of Science - General Education
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL04-2017
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne05-2015
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Case documentation
- Building client relationships
- Stress reduction techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions-Substance Use Adult
- Aggression Replacement
- Anger Control
- CPR
Timeline
Clinical Outpatient Therapist
Lone Star Behavioral Health Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Cognitive Counselor
Gateway Foundation
03.2023 - 08.2023
Group Facilitator
Discovery Mood and Anxiety
03.2023 - 08.2023
Counseling Practicum Intern
Jimmie Hale Mission
01.2022 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Restore Therapy Services Corporate
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions-Substance Use Adult
- Aggression Replacement
- Anger Control
- CPR
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Associate of Science - General Education
Snead State Community College
High School Diploma -
Fort Payne High School
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