Rhonda Ryles
Yukon
Summary
Dynamic Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience at Perceptions Counseling, skilled in psycho-social assessments and crisis counseling. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and facilitate group therapy, enhancing client outcomes. Adept at managing confidential records while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and strong conflict resolution skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Metro Therapy
Bethany
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Conducted individual therapy sessions, enhancing clients' coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and goals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide group therapy discussions, fostering a supportive environment for peer interaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health resources and coping strategies, empowering them to navigate challenges effectively.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions to address clients' mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to facilitate group therapy discussions.
Assessment Specialist
Oakwood Springs
Oklahoma City
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for patients' mental health needs.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify trends and inform patient care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments and patient progress reports.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives in assessment practices.
Mental Health Therapist intern and Lead Case Manager
Perceptions Counseling
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Conducted client assessments for individuals facing addiction or relationship challenges, implementing tailored strategies to address specific needs.
- Assessed patient behaviors moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and Motivation Interviewing (MI).
- Facilitated goal-oriented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups, enhancing clients' functioning and fostering personal growth.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Led up to 12 individual sessions per week and 4 group therapy meetings weekly.
- Managed comprehensive case management services, crafting treatment plans and linking clients and families to essential resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
- Developed and expanded referral system service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
Rape Crisis Interventionalist
YWCA
Oklahoma City
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Responded to crisis hot-line calls, assessing harm levels and providing resources in person and over the phone.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and recreational therapy activities.
- Coordinated transportation for individuals in crisis to essential appointments.
- Supported children of domestic violence during play therapy while parents attended counseling.
- Developed training materials for intern orientation and assisted with visual art projects for play center and shelters.
- Conducted domestic violence crisis intakes at women's shelter, ensuring proper support for clients.
Intern
DHS
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Shadowed Child Welfare Worker on In-Home Visits and Foster Home Visits.
- Assisted Worker with filling out forms and entering information into the online system.
- Observed Family Team Meetings.
- Observed and assisted with Supervised Family Visitations.
- Children and Family Division-Child Welfare Worker.
Associate Social Worker
Centerstone Mental Health
09.2013 - 07.2016
- Developed, organized, and conducted planning for over 100 veterans to prevent and resolve problems relevant to behavior, human relationships, rehabilitation and dependent care.
- Identified and obtained available vet benefits and social/community services for 36 veterans.
- Interviewed 210+ individuals and family members to compile information on medical, social educational and institutional history to enroll clients.
- Conducted 1:1 session to document and monitor the behavior of 27 clients to improve their individual plan of care.
- Completed 88 semi-annual reassessments, and quartiles, and assisted in individual program plan (IPP) meetings with clients.
Clinical Supervisor of crisis services
Solari
08.5006
- Provided support and leadership to the Contact Center floor and Crisis Teams.
- Managed and handled incoming contacts from Police, Fire, and Supervisor queue.
- Responsible for daily scheduling and staffing including filling shifts, managing floor coverage.
- Actively monitored the agent status system to help manage the work activity of the Contact Center agents.
- Conducted necessary training, supervision, meetings, and clinical oversight; demonstrates enhanced knowledge and skill of Solari’s operations, services, policies and procedures, and clinical processes.
- Demonstrated superior and consistent documentation skills; ensured all interactions are accurately documented in the designated electronic health record in accordance with policies, procedures.
Crisis Specialist II
Heartline
OKC
08.2004
- Assessed clients by evaluating clients' mental health needs and determine the urgency of their situation using questioning, paraphrasing, and reflective listening.
- Developed action plans that were individualized to help clients identify and resolve their problems with coping strategies and support systems.
- Provided crisis intervention services remotely to provide suicide prevention services.
- Ensured client safety to help get away from abusers.
- Made referral for clients to community agencies and other services.
- Documented interactions with clients and maintained client records.
- Monitored clients' behavior and progress to ensure that referrals and dispositions were appropriate.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to coordinate services and worked with families to help them understand and deal with the client's problems.
- Crisis hotline and suicide prevention services.
Adolescent-Inpatient/Recreational/Art Therapist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
08.2004
- Acted as a mentor for adolescents in the program.
- Taught coping skills and strategies to enable them to deal with challenging and traumatic experiences.
- Created activity plans adjusted to the individual’s abilities and interests.
- Provided fun and engaging art activities for the patients and led small groups of classes using different art mediums such as drawing, sculpting, painting, ceramics, poetry, and music.
- Discussed patients’ artwork with them to evaluate the meaning and emotion behind the artwork.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' progress as well as observations made during art therapy sessions.
Emergency Room Crisis Admissions Intake
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
- Maintain compliance with EMTALA, DNV, HIPAA and all other hospital and government regulations.
- Handled both paper and electronic medical records.
- Medical scheduling for surgeries in down time between admissions.
- Answer telephone and record messages/communicate to appropriate medical staff.
- Provide and obtain signatures on required forms and consents.
- Obtain, verify, and enter complete and accurate demographic information on all accounts.
- Verify insurance benefits for all plans associated with patients.
- Confirmed correct payer and plan is entered into the patient accounting systems.
- Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual insurance plans where applicable.
- Scan all registration and clinical documentation into the system and maintain all medical records.
- Assist with coordinating the transfer of patients to other hospitals when necessary.
- Respond to medical record requests from patients, physicians and hospitals.
- Maintain cash drawer according to policies.
- Maintain log of all patients, payments received, transfers and hospital admissions.
- Maintain visitor/vendor log.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mid America Christian University
OklahomaBachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Central Oklahoma
Associates - liberal studies
University of Arkansas
Associates - Visual Arts- Graphic Arts and Design
The University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Skills
- Psycho-social Assessments
- Treatment Plan Creation and Review
- Case Management Proficiency
- Community Resources & Education
- Confidential Records Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Group Facilitation Support
- HIPPA Requirements
- Intervention Planning
- Interviewing Techniques
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Patient Intakes
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Crisis Counseling
- Family Services
- Conflict Resolution
Affiliations
- American Mental Health Counselors Association-Member
- Association of Child and Adolescent Counseling-Member
- Association for Art and Play Therapy-Member
- UCO-Counseling-Student Organization-2019-2023-President
Certification
- Case Management Training, 12-week program, Care Link Adult Services-Arkansas
- Medications & Health Management, 6-week Certification, Arkansas Children’s Hospital
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Theater
- Art
- Photography
- Travel
- Philosophy
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor of crisis services
Solari
08.5006
Assessment Specialist
Oakwood Springs
03.2026 - 05.2026
Mental Health Therapist
Metro Therapy
02.2026 - 06.2026
Mental Health Therapist intern and Lead Case Manager
Perceptions Counseling
05.2022 - 11.2025
Intern
DHS
06.2021 - 08.2021
Rape Crisis Interventionalist
YWCA
02.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Social Worker
Centerstone Mental Health
09.2013 - 07.2016
Crisis Specialist II
Heartline
08.2004
Adolescent-Inpatient/Recreational/Art Therapist
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
08.2004
Emergency Room Crisis Admissions Intake
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Mid America Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Central Oklahoma
Associates - liberal studies
University of Arkansas
Associates - Visual Arts- Graphic Arts and Design
The University of Arkansas, Little Rock