Richard Shehulski
Dallas
Summary
Meticulous and passionate professional with experience in trauma informed settings; trained in counseling diverse backgrounds with needs ranging from moderate to severe. Dedicated to the utilization of evidence-based practices, advocacy for underserved communities, and working in collaborative settings to better understand how to serve the needs of clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
SMU Center for Family Counseling
Dallas, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients in creating personal goals through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify client challenges and appropriate interventions.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts by providing immediate emotional support to clients in distress.
- Documented counseling sessions and maintained accurate records in compliance with clinic policies.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when designing interventions tailored to meet each individual client's unique challenges.
- Organized outreach events promoting mental health awareness around the DFW area.
Educator
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Implemented trauma informed classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay current with educational research and pedagogical strategies.
- Developed individualized accommodation plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement effective support strategies.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding disability services.
- Managed over 30 cases of students with disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, TX12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX06-2015
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- Documentation requirements
- Client confidentiality
- Psychoeducation
- Intervention planning
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Practicum Student
SMU Center for Family Counseling
01.2026 - Current
Educator
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Texas State University