Sulayman T. Sanoh
Richmond
Summary
Experienced psychotherapist focused on delivering effective treatment plans and facilitating group discussions. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and advocate for youth in the justice system.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Houston
02.2008 - Current
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to youth in the justice system.
- Develop treatment plans tailored to each client's needs and circumstances.
- Collaborate with probation officers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitate conflict resolution strategies among youth in group settings.
- Educate families on mental health resources and coping strategies.
- Provide psychotherapy services including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems therapy.
- Educate clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.
- Refer clients to external resources for additional support.
- Assess client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Adhere to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
Teacher in Social Science
Brown School, Harris County Charter School
Houston
09.2002 - 12.2007
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on teaching strategies for social science courses.
- Created visual aids such as maps, graphs and charts to help explain concepts within the Social Science curriculum.
- Actively monitored student behavior during class time and intervened when necessary in order maintain an optimal learning environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX05-2002
Master of Arts - Sociology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-1999
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Treatment planning
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health education
- Group facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Emotional intelligence
- Grief counseling
- Anger management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Depression treatment
- Psychosocial assessment
- Therapeutic plans
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
02.2008 - Current
Teacher in Social Science
Brown School, Harris County Charter School
09.2002 - 12.2007
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Prairie View A&M University
Master of Arts - Sociology
Texas Southern University