Obuko Uwanogho
Welland
Summary
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), MA, and Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Experienced with therapeutic methods to support clients in overcoming psychological challenges. Utilizes person-centered approaches and evidence-based techniques to foster mental well-being. Knowledge of creating individualized treatment plans and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist
Karibu Mental Health Network, Toronto
Toronto
08.2021 - Current
- Facilitate Intake Process – Including ensuring proper documentation.
- Conduct Risk/Safety assessments for immediate risk of suicidality, homicidality, self or other harm.
- Conduct Individual, Family & Couples’ Counseling
- Maintain an active caseload whilst collaborating with clients to identify treatment goals.
- Active participation in meetings & consultations with colleagues, including case sharing, professional development, and informal consultation with colleagues
- Perform clinical duties in accordance with professional standards & requirements.
Owner/Private Practice
True North Concierge Counseling, CT/NY
CT/NY
05.2018 - Current
- Conduct individual, couples, and group therapy.
- Develop comprehensive plans focusing on the diagnostic and treatment regimen of psychiatric problems.
- Utilize a smorgasbord of therapeutic techniques – based on client needs. These include: CBT, Family Systems, Lifespan, Narrative, Existential, and DBT.
- Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served.
Mental Health Counselor
Grove Boarding School, CT
CT
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained a caseload of 12-15 student clients
- Provide intensive therapeutic individual and group interventions with youth experiencing difficulties in school and at home due to emotional, mental, and or behavioral concerns.
- Work with each student to develop and customize an individualized treatment plan for social and self-management skills (such as anger management, impulse control, appropriate peer relations, organizational skills, etc.).
- Worked collaboratively with other physiological and psychological professionals to provide a seamless and continuous continuum of care.
Owner/Clinical Director
Texas Transitions Community Healthcare Center, TX (Intensive Outpatient Program)
TX
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Oversee all clinical aspects of the IOP, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and discharge processes.
- Provide direct psychiatric or medical care, including medication management and crisis intervention.
- Supervise and mentor clinical staff, including therapists, nurses, and support personnel.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor program policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with administrative leadership on budgeting, staffing, and program development.
- Serve as a liaison with community providers, referral sources, and families.
- Review and approve clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Owner/Private Practice
Totus Counseling Group, TX
TX
03.2009 - 05.2018
- Conduct individual, couples, and group therapy.
- Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to family/guardian and patient concerns.
- Develop comprehensive plans focusing on the diagnostic and treatment regimen of psychiatric problems.
- Primary clinician for patients with Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders.
- Provide weekly group meetings for Grief and Loss.
Therapist (Intern)
FORT BEND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, Richmond, TX
Richmond, TX
03.2009 - 04.2010
- Individual and Group Counseling; Therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and parents using individual, family, and group treatment
- Customized Treatment Plan; Establishing a customized Treatment Plan for all Juveniles under the portfolio
- Technique Appropriation; Counseling intervention techniques targeted at specific areas – grief, depression, abuse (physical, emotional, and sexual), anger, suicide-related matters
- Intake; Conduct all-encompassing Intake Process and Procedures on Juveniles and Parents based on Facility regulations
- Test Administration; Administered Psychological and Academic Testing based on specific needs
Education
Master’s - Community Counseling
University of Houston – Victoria
01.2011
MBA - International Marketing & Management
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
Minnesota01.2001
Skills
- Building rapport
- Anxiety management
- Motivational interviewing
- Case documentation
- Psychosocial assessment
- Substance abuse counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide risk assessment
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist
Karibu Mental Health Network, Toronto
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Grove Boarding School, CT
09.2018 - 08.2020
Owner/Private Practice
True North Concierge Counseling, CT/NY
05.2018 - Current
Owner/Clinical Director
Texas Transitions Community Healthcare Center, TX (Intensive Outpatient Program)
01.2013 - 05.2018
Owner/Private Practice
Totus Counseling Group, TX
03.2009 - 05.2018
Therapist (Intern)
FORT BEND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER, Richmond, TX
03.2009 - 04.2010
MBA - International Marketing & Management
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota
Master’s - Community Counseling
University of Houston – Victoria