Tasha Goode
Mental Health Therapist PLPC
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Purpose-driven clinical mental health counselor with experience providing evidence-based therapy, crisis intervention, and community-based support to diverse populations. With a strong foundation in behavioral health, public service, and nonprofit leadership, I am deeply committed to addressing disparities in mental health access—especially within marginalized communities.
Trained in DBT, CBT, solution-focused interventions, and trauma-informed care, I specialize in building trusting therapeutic relationships that promote safety, empowerment, and meaningful change. I am skilled in clinical assessment, individualized treatment planning, and delivering effective psychotherapy across individual and family systems.
Grounded in ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative care, I bring strong communication, clinical judgment, and compassion to every client interaction. My mission remains centered on advocacy, psychoeducation, and destigmatizing mental health, while helping individuals strengthen resilience and improve their overall quality of life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
University Health
Kansas City
04.2024 - Current
- Provided individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults in community settings, homes, schools, and other client-identified locations.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations, safety screenings, and diagnostic formulation.
- Developed client-centered treatment plans tailored to presenting concerns, cultural context, and readiness for change.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, ACT, CT-R, trauma-informed care) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, behavior concerns, and emotional regulation.
- Delivered therapy in flexible, real-life environments to increase accessibility, engagement, and ecological validity.
- Facilitated crisis intervention, safety planning, and immediate stabilization when acute needs arose in the home or community.
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional resilience.
- Collaborated with families, schools, support systems, probation officers, and community partners to coordinate care and reinforce treatment goals.
- Maintained timely, accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and treatment updates in compliance with agency and state standards.
- Identified environmental, social, and systemic factors affecting client well-being, and integrated them into intervention planning.
- Advocated for clients' access to services, community resources, and wraparound supports to strengthen overall functioning.
- Established a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship by using a nonjudgmental, culturally responsive, strengths-based approach.
- Monitored client progress through ongoing evaluation, and adjusted interventions to support continued growth and recovery.
- Provided psychoeducation on mental health symptoms, triggers, coping skills, and self-advocacy techniques.
- Ensured ethical practice and confidentiality in all community-based interactions, maintaining safety for both the client and the clinician.
GRADUATE CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - INTERN
RENEW ANXIETY CENTER KC
Olathe
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
- Conducted initial and ongoing clinical assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and standardized measures, to determine functioning and diagnostic needs.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions based on assessment findings and client goals.
- Delivered crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals during acute episodes of distress.
- Facilitated therapeutic activities and coping skills exercises to promote emotional expression, insight, and symptom management.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT-informed skills, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up sessions, behavioral observations, and evaluation of treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with families to strengthen support systems and reinforce therapeutic goals within home and community environments.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, including supervisors, medical providers, educators, and community partners.
- Educated clients and families on mental health symptoms, coping strategies, and available community resources.
- Maintained accurate, ethical, and compliant documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Created a welcoming, culturally responsive environment that encouraged openness, emotional growth, and client engagement.
- Engaged in reflective practice, clinical supervision, and professional development to enhance therapeutic skills and competency.
- Assisted clients in developing self-care routines, communication strategies, and personal growth skills.
- Observed client behavior, emotional indicators, and changes in functioning to guide ongoing treatment planning.
Public Relations & Community Resource Director
Victorious Life Church
Kansas City
01.2006 - 12.2025
- Developed and executed community outreach programs to enhance local engagement and participation.
- Managed event logistics for annual expos, coordinating with vendors, sponsors, and volunteers for successful execution.
- Conducted surveys and focus groups to gather feedback and improve event offerings based on community needs.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to foster collaboration and resource sharing.
- Led fundraising efforts to secure financial support, exceeding annual targets through innovative campaigns.
- Analyzed program performance metrics to assess impact and inform strategic planning for future initiatives.
- Created marketing materials and promotional content to raise awareness of events and initiatives.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff and volunteers, enhancing their skills and understanding of organizational goals.
- Strengthened community relationships by representing the organization at local meetings and events.
- Implemented strategies to increase diversity and inclusion in programming and participation.
- Coordinated with local media to promote events and highlight community impact stories.
- Monitored and reported on budget expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial goals and constraints.
- Identified and pursued grant opportunities, successfully securing funding for various community programs.
- Utilized social media platforms to engage audiences and increase visibility for organizational initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff members.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Education
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
BA - Organizational Leadership
MidAmerica Nazarene
Olathe, KS05.2020
BA - Corporate Communications (Public Relations and Marketing/Advertising)
Avila University
Kansas City, MO05.2013
Skills
- Multicultural & diversity competence
- Evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, MI, trauma-informed care)
- Individual, family & group counseling
- Child, adolescent & adult mental health services
- Clinical assessment & psychosocial evaluations
- Mental health diagnosis & treatment planning
- Crisis intervention & risk management
- Suicide risk & self-harm assessments/prevention
- Behavioral assessment & behavior management
- Skills training & coping strategy development
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management strategies
- Dual-diagnosis support
- Relapse prevention planning
- Psychoeducation for clients & families
- Family support coordination
- Community outreach & collaboration
- Knowledge of community resources
- Multidisciplinary team coordination
- Advocacy for mental health & client rights
- Therapeutic communication & rapport building
- Relationship-building & trust establishment
- Active listening & empathetic presence
- Conflict resolution & problem-solving
- Emotional resilience support
- Client-centered, nonjudgmental approach
- Progress monitoring & outcome evaluation
- Safety planning & risk assessments
- Documentation accuracy & clinical compliance
- Confidential records management
- Effective communication (verbal & written)
- Analytical thinking & creative problem-solving
- Professional ethics & integrity
- Time management & workload prioritization
Certification
• Adult Mental Health First Aid, Missouri & Kansas, 08/01/22
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention, 08/01/22
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide, 08/01/22
• The Columbia Lighthouse Project: Columbia -Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Tool Training
• Psychological First Aid / National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 09/01/23
• Renew Anxiety KC—Intensive Outpatient Adolescents Group Therapy, 8/23
• CT-R
• CBT
• CPR
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention, 08/01/22
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center: A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide, 08/01/22
• The Columbia Lighthouse Project: Columbia -Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Tool Training
• Psychological First Aid / National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 09/01/23
• Renew Anxiety KC—Intensive Outpatient Adolescents Group Therapy, 8/23
• CT-R
• CBT
• CPR
Career Statement
As a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, my professional purpose is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and equitable care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. I am deeply committed to supporting clients in achieving emotional wellness, personal growth, and holistic recovery. Grounded in a client-centered and culturally responsive approach, I strive to create a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where individuals feel empowered to express their experiences openly.
Dedicated to advancing mental health equity, I am particularly passionate about serving marginalized communities and expanding access to quality care both locally and abroad. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, I work collaboratively with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that honor their cultural identities, lived experiences, and personal goals.
I am driven by a commitment to fostering meaningful change, building resilience, and guiding individuals toward greater psychological balance and overall well-being. I remain devoted to ongoing professional development, global awareness, and lifelong learning to ensure the highest standard of ethical, effective, and culturally informed clinical practice.
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
University Health
04.2024 - Current
GRADUATE CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST - INTERN
RENEW ANXIETY CENTER KC
08.2023 - Current
Public Relations & Community Resource Director
Victorious Life Church
01.2006 - 12.2025
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
BA - Organizational Leadership
MidAmerica Nazarene
BA - Corporate Communications (Public Relations and Marketing/Advertising)
Avila University