Raji Thomas
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to various age groups. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Christian Counselor
Various Churches (IPAS,TURF)
Seattle, WA
05.2016 - Current
- Conducted spiritual counseling for different age demographics, addressing unique needs and concerns.
- Applied counseling strategies to support individuals in managing and overcoming emotional and spiritual challenges.
- Organized and led weekly discussions among teenagers (10-15) to promote open dialogue about emotional challenges.
- Delivered spiritual guidance and resolved family disputes to foster harmony and understanding among individuals.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Supported grieving families through bereavement counseling services and educational resources on coping mechanisms.
- Assisted in achieving greater emotional intimacy through empathetic counseling and active listening.
Therapist
Omni Health Services
Upper Darby, PA
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Provided tailored weekly therapy sessions addressing diverse psychological challenges, fostering resilience and coping strategies in clients of all ages.
- Oversaw weekly case management for 35-40 clients to support their individual needs and goals.
- Conducted thorough evaluations and systematically updated treatment plans every three months to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Utilized DSM-V diagnostic criteria to evaluate clients and assign appropriate diagnoses for effective intervention.
- Reviewed and recorded client progress weekly, maintaining detailed notes to facilitate effective case management.
- Executed cognitive behavioral strategies, focusing on patient-centered therapeutic interventions.
Counselor
Twin Oaks Community Services
Berlin, NJ
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Conducted weekly one-on-one counseling for 25 clients, focusing on dependency recovery and strategies for managing stress and achieving personal goals.
- Designed and implemented individualized treatment strategies to enhance patient care and medication management.
- Coordinated and led three to four group counseling sessions each day, promoting mental well-being for an average of 15 participants.
Intern
Bethany Christian Services
Elkins Park, PA
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Monitored 3-5 families per week, working with both the parents and children of distressed households
- Worked with parents in crisis helping them to establish goals and providing referrals, encouragement and support
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Cairn University
Bensalem, PA05.2015
Skills
- One-on-one counseling
- Facilitating group therapy
- Proficient in CBT
- Assessment and Diagnostic Skills
- Empathetic communication
- Cultural competence
- Client documentation management
- HIPAA compliant
- Grief and Bereavement Support
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
Passed the LPC license Exam
Timeline
Christian Counselor
Various Churches (IPAS,TURF)
05.2016 - Current
Therapist
Omni Health Services
06.2015 - 04.2016
Counselor
Twin Oaks Community Services
09.2013 - 05.2015
Intern
Bethany Christian Services
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Counseling
Cairn University