Shea Thomas
Florence,USA
Summary
Compassionate and trauma-informed Licensed Associate Counselor with a client-centered, experiential approach grounded in attachment theory, parts work, somatic integration, and Polyvagal Theory. Experienced in working with complex trauma and childhood trauma, offering therapeutic services through a relational lens to promote deep, emotional healing. Proficient in EFIT, TIST, DBT, and grief support. Committed to empowering clients within a safe, empathetic therapeutic alliance, and guiding them toward lasting post-traumatic growth.
Overview
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Work History
Licensed Associate Counselor
Arrange Your Change Therapy
Queen Creek, AZ
03.2025 - Current
- Provide individual counseling at a trauma-focused clinic using EFIT, TIST, DBT, somatic approaches, and Polyvagal Theory.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure ethical, trauma-informed care.
- Conduct intake assessments, formulate trauma-sensitive treatment plans, and maintain accurate documentation.
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Arrange Your Change Therapy
Queen Creek, AZ
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Completed supervised clinical internship focused on grief and trauma.
- Facilitated intake assessments, treatment planning, and trauma-informed interventions under supervision.
- Engaged in advanced trainings and weekly supervision.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2006
Skills
- Modalities: EFIT, TIST, DBT, Parts Work, Somatic Interventions, Polyvagal Theory
- Orientation: Attachment-Based, Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered, Experiential
- Specialties: Complex Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Grief, Emotional Regulation, Relational Wounds
- Strengths: empathic presence, therapeutic safety, deep listening, client empowerment
- Documentation and planning: intake assessment, treatment planning, progress notes
Certification
- Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Arizona, LAC-08271T
- Certified Trauma Professional, Evergreen Certifications, 10/01/24, 10/01/25
- Certified Grief-Informed Professional, Evergreen Certifications, 06/01/24, 06/01/25
- Scheduled EMDR Training, 08/06/25, 10/21/25
Professional Memberships And Honors
- Psi Chi, International Honor Society of Psychology (Member ID: 63487513)
- Alpha Chi, National College Honor Society (Member ID: 343254)
- American Counseling Association (ID: 6693499)
- Arizona Counseling Association (ID: 7162)
Continuing Education And Trainings
- Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy - Level 1
- Grief-Informed Professional Certification
- 2-Day Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification Workshop: EMDR, CBT, Somatic Interventions- Attachment & Attuned Parenting: The Power of Showing Up
- David Kessler: Finding Meaning - The Sixth Stage of Grief
- Grieving and Remembering Well: Tools for Healing
Military Experience
Heavy Wheel Mechanic / Personal Assistant to Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 01/01/00, 09/30/02, Supported high-level operations in a fast-paced military environment., Developed skills foundational to therapeutic work, including resilience and discipline.
Timeline
Licensed Associate Counselor
Arrange Your Change Therapy
03.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Arrange Your Change Therapy
03.2025 - 04.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
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