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Sophie Thoma

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Hardworking Master's level therapy student driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with a methodical and thorough approach. Years of dedicated work both professionally and on a volunteer basis in social services with a passion for helping others and working for the community.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Therapist

Antioch University Seattle Clinic
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Improved client outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using outcome measures, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure continued progress toward goals.
  • Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.

Group Facilitator

Aspiring Youth
01.2023 - 09.2024
  • Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
  • Helped run multiple groups for teens on the autism spectrum both online and in person designed to foster community and social skills.

Shelter Navigator

Aurora Oaks
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided support to the residents of a long-term shelter to help maintain order and to help the residents achieve success in transitioning to housing
  • Used effective conflict resolution skills to resolve issues between clients, residents, and staff
  • Involved in the design and delivery of program activities

Behavioral Health Case Manager

DESC Crisis Solution Center
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Worked with a client-centered multidisciplinary team to provide services to adults experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use
  • Connected with clients, engaging to figure out their individual case management needs providing crisis intervention and risk assessment
  • Developed goals with clients to collaborate and support appropriate discharge plans
  • Facilitated the needs of clients while in the clinic, including providing food, clothing resources, access to hygiene
  • Wrote comprehensive documentation of work with clients
  • Completed comprehensive training in social justice, equity, and crisis intervention.

Education

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Art Therapy

Antioch University Seattle
Seattle, WA
2025

BFA Performance Production -

Cornish College of The Arts
Seattle, WA
05.2013

Skills

  • Artistic Techniques Including Illustration, Painting, and Fiber Arts
  • Professional Case Documentation
  • Empathic and Unconditional Positive Regard for Clients
  • Adaptable
  • Knowledge of a Wide Array of Clinical Frameworks
  • Stress Management and Self Care

Volunteer Experience

Recovery Cafe 10/2023 - 3/2024

Promoted community with the guests of the cafe while serving food and coffee. Facilitated the creation of artwork with guests. 


Crisis Text Line 3/2018 - 2/2019

Provided counseling to those in crisis struggling with suicidal ideation or self-harm via an anonymous messenger platform., Completed extensive training in risk assessment and crisis intervention.

Affiliations

  • • American Counseling Association Graduate Student Membership 2023

Timeline

Student Therapist

Antioch University Seattle Clinic
10.2023 - 03.2024

Group Facilitator

Aspiring Youth
01.2023 - 09.2024

Shelter Navigator

Aurora Oaks
04.2021 - 12.2021

Behavioral Health Case Manager

DESC Crisis Solution Center
08.2019 - 11.2020

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Art Therapy

Antioch University Seattle

BFA Performance Production -

Cornish College of The Arts

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