Rhonda Oxley
Mill Creek,Oklahoma
Summary
Licensed Family Therapist with many years of experience helping families function more effectively. Perceptive and empathetic counselor with proven history of equipping clients to gain victory over mental disorders. Armed with broad and current repertoire of therapy tools and intimate mastery of how and when to use each tool for client benefit.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Family Therapist
Chickasaw Nation -Department of Family Services
Tishomingo , Ok
06.2022 - Current
- Developed treatment plans based on clients' needs, incorporating evidence-based practices as necessary.
- Encouraged open dialogue between family members while also teaching them appropriate boundaries for conversations around sensitive topics.
- Actively monitored changes in client's mental health status over time through regular follow-up assessments.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices in family therapy services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to ensure safety of both the family unit and individuals involved.
- Evaluated client progress regularly throughout the course of treatment and adjusted interventions as needed.
- Assisted clients in identifying sources of stress within their families and developing strategies to manage it effectively.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the field of mental health to coordinate care for clients.
- Advised parents on how to handle challenging behaviors exhibited by children or adolescents.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine suitability for family therapy services.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to families with a focus on problem-solving and communication skills.
- Created supportive relationships with clients by actively listening and responding empathetically during sessions.
- Maintained client records, including documentation of all interactions, treatments, and outcomes.
- Educated clients about available resources in their community that could help address family challenges.
- Delivered outpatient services to clients requesting family therapy and covered mental health and substance disorders presenting dysfunctional syndromes.
- Assessed and interpreted non-verbal client cues, equipped families to understand behavior and reestablish lives, taught coping mechanisms and set up aftercare plans.
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and studying relevant journals and updated treatments to optimize clients' recovery.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
- Educated clients and community members about mental or physical illness, substance abuse, medication-assisted treatment and available community resources.
- Encouraged clients to share details, thoughts and emotions in safe, conducive environment.
- Helped couples and individuals develop proper communication techniques.
Education
Human Resources - Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
East Central University
Ada, OK12-1996
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Behavior Modification
- Boundary Setting
- Grief counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Adolescent Counseling
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Oklahoma
- IT - Play Therapist
- Trained EMDR
Timeline
Medical Family Therapist
Chickasaw Nation -Department of Family Services
06.2022 - Current
Human Resources - Counseling
East Central University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
East Central University
- Licensed Professional Counselor - Oklahoma
- IT - Play Therapist
- Trained EMDR
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