Robert Barrows
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. 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
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
New Directions Life Management
03.2007 - 08.2023
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Senior Pastor
Pawleys Island Baptist Church
09.1981 - 03.2007
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Youth Pastor
Gilroy Presbyterian Church
09.1976 - 06.1980
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 18.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12-18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2005
Master of Arts - Theology
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX06.1976
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA05.1972
Skills
- Developing Relationships
- Mental Health Support
- Group Counseling
- Relationship Issues Management
- Evidence-Based Therapy
- Client Goal Planning
- Assess Mental Health
- Anger Management
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Client Assessments
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Tracking Client Progress
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
Taught theology, psychology and counseling courses at Igbaja Theological College, Nigeria, West Africa under SIM (Sudan Interior Mission) from 1979 to 1982
Served as the senior pastor of Pawleys Island Baptist Church from 1983 to 2007. While serving as pastor, implemented Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step program developed by AA (Alcoholics Anomymous) which can be utilized both in individual and group settings as a tool to help individuals recover from addictions and other mental health issues. Let numerous mission trips for members of the congregation to Guatemala.
Upon retirement from the pastorate went back to school to obtain a Masters Degree in counseling and opened up a private counseling practice, seeing anywhere from 15 to 30 clients a week. Organized small groups for men recovering from addictions and managing life issues.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
New Directions Life Management
03.2007 - 08.2023
Senior Pastor
Pawleys Island Baptist Church
09.1981 - 03.2007
Youth Pastor
Gilroy Presbyterian Church
09.1976 - 06.1980
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Theology
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Westmont College
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