Mehrnaz Doustmohammadi
Manor,TX
Summary
Graduate counseling student with a strong academic foundation (4.0 GPA) and practical skills in communication, research, and problem-solving. Currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling at West Texas A&M University with specialized coursework in Family and Couples Counseling, Career Counseling, and Child & Adolescent Counseling. Brings over seven years of professional experience in higher education and consulting, combined with volunteer hospice work, life coaching, and psychoeducational content creation. Passionate about providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health care to diverse populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Engineer
Travis County
Austin, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Review transportation assessments and collaborate with city planners, developers, and community stakeholders.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strengthen conflict resolution and negotiation skills through regular coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Graduate Engineer
LJA Engineering
Austin, TX
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating communication, project management, and problem-solving transferable to counseling settings.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders, strengthening skills in active listening and conflict resolution.
University Lecturer & Research Scientist
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Mentored and advised graduate and undergraduate students, fostering supportive academic and personal growth.
- Delivered lectures, facilitated group discussions, and adapted communication to meet diverse student needs.
- Published research involving behavioral data, decision-making under stress, and human safety — providing transferable insight into client well-being.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX01.2026
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Huntsville, AL01.2018
M.Sc. - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Huntsville, AL01.2016
M.Sc. - Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Huntsville, AL01.2015
B.Sc. - Industrial & Production Engineering
K.N. Toosi University of Technology
01.2013
Skills
- Counseling Techniques: Intake interviewing, treatment planning, family systems, multicultural counseling
- Trauma-Informed Support: Hospice care, immigrant adjustment, grief and loss
- Communication: Empathic listening, bilingual psychoeducation, public speaking
- Research & Analysis: Evidence-based practice, program evaluation, statistical analysis
- Professional: Team leadership, client relationship building, project management
Affiliations
- Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Member, Society of Women Engineers (past professional affiliation)
Founder & Content Creator
- Mehr Psych YouTube Channel | 2023–Present
- Produce Farsi psychoeducational videos on topics such as boundaries, trauma, family systems, and emotional regulation.
- Reach global audiences with accessible mental health content tailored to Farsi-speaking communities.
- Promote cultural awareness, stigma reduction, and practical strategies for well-being.
Publications
Authored and co-authored 36 peer-reviewed studies on decision-making for socially vulnerable populations, safety and crash analysis, and asset management for state resources.
Community Service
Life Coach for Iranian Immigrants, Life Coach, Ongoing, Support Iranian immigrants coping with immigration challenges, identity adjustment, and past trauma., Use coaching strategies rooted in CBT, IFS, mindfulness, resilience-building, and goal-setting., Facilitate empowerment, community connection, and healthy coping skills.
Timeline
Traffic Engineer
Travis County
04.2023 - Current
Graduate Engineer
LJA Engineering
10.2022 - 04.2023
University Lecturer & Research Scientist
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2015 - 01.2022
Ph.D. - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
M.Sc. - Civil Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
M.Sc. - Industrial & Systems Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
B.Sc. - Industrial & Production Engineering
K.N. Toosi University of Technology
Master of Arts - Counseling
West Texas A&M University