Theresa Goodman

Highly motivated master's student with a solid history of accomplishment learning how to assess, diagnosis, and treat mental illness. As a former dispatcher and firefighter, able to relate to public safety professionals coping with emotionally-charged, life-threatening, and dangerous events.

• Resident in Counseling Eligible
• Knowledge of HIPAA and the ACA Code of Ethics Experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Comfortable using DSM-V-TR for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Comfortable working with first responders

Virginia First Responder Support Services, Volunteer Peer Support Member  (2021 – Current) 

• Trained to provide support to public safety personnel when they are having are struggling with mental health issues or experienced a traumatic event

Flat Rock Elementary School, Powhatan, VA PTO Volunteer (2021 - Current)

• Provide in-classroom assistance to teachers
• Work and coordinate school-wide events for all grades

Bethia United Methodist Church, Chesterfield, Virginia (2011 - 2021)

• Worked with infants up to school age children
• Coordinated schedule for childcare during weekly services

Volunteer Fire Department Experience:

• Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company, Warrenton, VA (2001-2004)
• Tasley Volunteer Fire Department, Tasley, VA (2004 - 2007)
• Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, Powhatan, VA (2007 - 2008)
• Midlothian Volunteer Fire Department, Midlothian, VA (2008 - 2009)