Norma Gamez-Paquin
Conroe
Summary
Dedicated licensed psychotherapist specializing in client assessment and evidence-based treatment methodologies. Adept at developing personalized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy, fostering peer support and healing. Committed to promoting mental wellness and ensuring comprehensive care through collaboration with healthcare professionals. Compassionate psychotherapist with a strong focus on multicultural competence and effective communication. Experienced in crisis intervention and conflict resolution, providing support to clients from diverse backgrounds. Focused on Sex Offender Treatment since 2004. Able to leverage expertise in mental health education and tailored treatment strategies for the best positive client outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
Self-employed
Houston
01.1999 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and feedback.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and healing.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client outcomes.
- Collaborated with external professionals for comprehensive client care strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Educated clients on coping skills and mental wellness strategies during sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress situations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on advances in psychotherapy treatments.
- Educated patients about various aspects of mental health including stress management techniques and lifestyle changes that can improve overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patients' progress over time through follow up visits or phone calls.
- Provided support for families dealing with difficult life transitions such as divorce or death of a loved one.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of psychotherapy.
- Counseled clients in resolving personal conflicts, crisis situations or psychological problems.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups to help clients improve their communication skills, develop better coping strategies and gain self-awareness.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practice standards are met.
- Advised patients on how to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety or other mental disorders.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, weaknesses and potential risks.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on psychotherapeutic interventions for individuals, couples and families.
- Provided individual, family and group counseling services to clients with a wide range of mental health issues.
- Participated in regular case reviews with colleagues to discuss challenges faced by clients.
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX06-2003
Master of Arts - Education
University of Houston
Clear Lake City, Houston06-1988
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX06-1981
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Evidence-based practices
- Confidential record keeping
- Mental health education
- Group facilitation
- Therapeutic methodologies
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Communication skills
- Client-centered approach
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Sexual dysfunction counseling
- Depression treatment
- Group therapy facilitation
- Multicultural competence
- Boundary setting
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder therapy
- Marriage and couples counseling
- Anger management
- Family therapy techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Grief and loss counseling
- Documentation and record keeping
- Psychoeducation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Empathy development
- Anxiety reduction
- Behavior modification
- Relapse prevention
- Self-harm intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Tracking client progress
- Confidential records
- Grief counseling
- Safety and risk assessments
- Client goal planning
- Patient documentation
- Anxiety management
- Therapeutic plans
- Discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Upon graduation with Masters in Counseling, received award 'Best Counselor among all students' which was only awarded to one student in the class of over fifty students graduating with the Masters Degree in Counseling.
Certification
- Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Provider
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
Self-employed
01.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Sam Houston State University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Chemistry
Houston Baptist University
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