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Lisa Washington

Houston,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate mental health professional with 27+ years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. Skilled in crisis intervention, CBT, case management, and psych-education. Proven success facilitating parenting, domestic violence, and anger management programs. Known for a client-centered approach, strong documentation skills, and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to helping individuals build resilience and access life-changing support.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paratransit Driver

Transdev
Rosenberg, TX
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided safe and respectful transportation for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and students.
  • Supported clients with mobility challenges, reinforcing patience and client service skills.

PT Security Guard

Allied Universal Security Services
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Ensured the safety of staff and visitors at high-traffic commercial locations and events, including NRG Stadium and UPS hub.
  • Collaborated with teams to implement safety protocols, a skill transferable to crisis prevention in mental health settings.

Behavioral Support Coordinator

Sisters of Soul Youth and Family Inc
Colton, CA
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated parenting education, anger management, domestic violence, and peer support groups.
  • Supervised court-ordered family visitation sessions; documented behavioral interactions and outcomes.
  • Maintained a safe, trauma-informed environment and developed safety plans for at-risk families.
  • Advocated for client needs and collaborated with social workers and legal representatives to support family reunification.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Victor Community Support Services Lake Elsinore
Lake Elsinore, CA
04.1992 - 04.2019
  • Provided therapy to individuals, families, and groups using evidence-based models such as CBT and SFBT.
  • Managed a caseload of 19–25 clients including children, adolescents, and families navigating trauma or behavioral challenges.
  • Conducted clinical assessments, created treatment plans, and facilitated groups on communication, conflict resolution, and stress management.
  • Delivered crisis counseling and developed safety plans in high-risk situations.
  • Used play therapy with children to support emotional development.
  • Educated families through psych-educational workshops and connected them with local resources.
  • Participated in supervision to uphold best practices and clinical growth.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage, Family & Child Therapy

University of Phoenix
Murrieta, CA
12-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

National University
San Bernardino, CA
12-2001

Skills

  • Group facilitation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Advocacy strategies
  • Crisis management
  • Communication skills
  • Mental health assessment
  • Behavior modification
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Document management
  • Report development
  • Customer database systems

Certification

  • Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) – State of California (previous registration)
  • CPR Certified
  • Guard Card, TX | Reg#: G6685684

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Paratransit Driver

Transdev
02.2025 - Current

PT Security Guard

Allied Universal Security Services
05.2024 - Current

Behavioral Support Coordinator

Sisters of Soul Youth and Family Inc
10.2021 - 12.2023

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Victor Community Support Services Lake Elsinore
04.1992 - 04.2019

Master of Science - Marriage, Family & Child Therapy

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sciences

National University

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