Tericia Thompson
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic therapist, skilled in crisis intervention and trauma-focused care. Successfully implemented tailored treatment plans and facilitated impactful individual, family, and group therapy sessions, enhancing child and family support. Proficient in case management and effective communication, advocating for client needs through collaboration with other professionals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Bayfront Youth and Family Services
Paramount, California
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Facilitated therapy sessions addressing specific client needs and developmental abilities.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
Program Therapist
SoCal Adolescent Wellness
Huntington Beach, California
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans for adolescent clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that focused on DBT skills, Self-Care, and Communication.
- Completed Intake Assessments utilizing evidenced-based measurements.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy session to address client needs.
School-Based Clinician
Villages of California
Anaheim, CA
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and behavioral support for children aged four to twelve in school settings.
- Facilitated therapy sessions for individuals and families, offering necessary resources and case management.
- Implemented weekly group interventions over six to eight weeks targeting specific student issues.
- Created tailored treatment plans incorporating IEP and 504 goals for diverse student needs.
- Advocated for clients by collaborating with school personnel and external agencies for continuous support.
Staff Counselor/MFT Trainee
Casa Youth Shelter
Los Alamitos, CA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated individual and family counseling sessions, managing crises and delivering trauma-focused care.
- Conducted group counseling sessions five days weekly for at-risk youth, emphasizing trauma-focused approaches.
- Collaborated with external providers and shelter staff to advocate for clients' needs and support.
- Completed documentation and treatment planning in accordance with DMH standards.
Education
M.S. - Counseling
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CaliforniaB.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WashingtonSkills
- Case management
- Collaborative problem solving
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- De-escalation techniques
- Documentation and reporting
- Effective communication
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Harm reduction strategies
- Individual therapy
- Psychoeducation techniques
- Safety planning
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
- Trauma-informed care
- Treatment planning
Certification
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #162180
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #22189
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinician
Bayfront Youth and Family Services
11.2025 - Current
Program Therapist
SoCal Adolescent Wellness
04.2025 - 09.2025
School-Based Clinician
Villages of California
08.2022 - 04.2025
Staff Counselor/MFT Trainee
Casa Youth Shelter
01.2021 - 08.2022
M.S. - Counseling
California State University Fullerton
B.A. - Psychology, Sociology
Seattle Pacific University