Therusha Lakhdhir LCDC-I & RBT
Humble,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern (LCDC-I) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience providing behavioral health support, substance use counseling, crisis intervention, and hands-on direct care. Skilled in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, behavioral observation, treatment planning, group facilitation, motivational interviewing, and clinical documentation. Experienced in assisting clients with activities of daily living, including toileting, diapering, feeding, hygiene, safety monitoring, and emotional regulation. Proficient in implementing individualized treatment and behavior plans, collecting behavioral data, recognizing changes in client presentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care while promoting safety, dignity, recovery, independence, and positive behavioral outcomes.
Overview
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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
Humble, Texas
06.2026 - Current
- Provide direct one-on-one care and behavioral support to clients in a structured clinical environment.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including toileting, diapering, hygiene, dressing, and personal-care routines.
- Provide feeding and mealtime assistance, including following individualized feeding protocols and monitoring client tolerance and behavior.
- Monitor clients for changes in behavior, mood, activity level, and physical presentation and communicate concerns to supervising clinical staff.
- Obtain and document vital signs/temperature when required by client care protocols.
- Maintain close supervision of clients to promote health, safety, and injury prevention throughout treatment sessions.
- Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and treatment protocols under BCBA supervision.
- Utilize de-escalation, redirection, prompting, positive reinforcement, and crisis-management strategies to address challenging behaviors.
- Assist clients with communication, emotional regulation, social skills, coping skills, and independent living skills.
- Provide physical assistance with transitions, mobility, positioning, and other client-care needs within the scope of training and organizational policy.
- Collect and document ABC behavioral data, treatment data, session notes, and observations to monitor client progress.
- Recognize and report significant behavioral, emotional, or physical changes to the appropriate clinical team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapeutic environment, including appropriate infection-control and sanitation procedures.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, caregivers, and other members of the clinical team to support individualized treatment goals.
- Maintain client dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and professional boundaries during all direct-care activities.
- Follow organizational safety procedures, ethical standards, individualized treatment plans, and emergency protocols.
Therapeutic Support Specialist
T.R.E.L Children's Home
Houston, Texas
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Supported children with therapeutic routines at T.R.E.L. Children's Home.
- Monitored behavior and followed individualized support plans.
- Documented daily observations, incidents, and care notes.
- Assisted with de-escalation during emotional or behavioral crises.
- Guided children through hygiene, meals, and daily living tasks.
- Communicated progress concerns with case staff and caregivers.
- Coordinated equipment and supplies to conduct effective therapy sessions.
- Educated clients about healthy lifestyle choices such as nutrition, physical activity, self-care practices.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Dayton, TX
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Developed relationships with community organizations that could provide additional resources for clients.
- Managed caseloads of up to 30 patients while providing quality services.
- Educated family members on how to best support their loved ones throughout treatment.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans for individuals suffering from addiction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care was provided to clients.
- Assessed the needs of clients through interviews and physical examinations.
- Adhered to state laws regarding licensing requirements for chemical dependency counselors.
- Facilitated educational seminars on topics such as drug awareness, coping skills, relapse prevention.
- Monitored patient progress by conducting regular follow-up appointments and evaluating outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary in order to stabilize clients in distress.
- Maintained client confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and ethical standards.
- Attended professional development workshops related to chemical dependency counseling.
- Demonstrated an understanding of various therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing.
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Counseling
And Recovery Services
Tomball, TX
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted assessments of patients' mental health and substance abuse history.
- Participated in weekly case reviews with other counselors and supervisors.
- Assisted in facilitating recovery groups for substance abusers.
- Managed caseloads of up to 30 patients while providing quality services.
- Maintained client confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and ethical standards.
- Monitored patient progress by conducting regular follow-up appointments and evaluating outcomes.
- Provided group and individual counseling to clients with chemical dependency issues.
- Identified relapse triggers for each individual client and developed strategies for avoiding them.
- Facilitated educational seminars on topics such as drug awareness, coping skills, relapse prevention.
- Documented all clinical notes into electronic medical records system.
- Created effective strategies to address the psychological, behavioral, environmental and social aspects of addiction.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary in order to stabilize clients in distress.
- Demonstrated an understanding of various therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Lone Star College
Texas12-2024
Skills
Direct Patient & Client Care
ADL, toileting, diapering, feeding & hygiene assistance
Patient/client supervision and safety monitoring
Temperature monitoring & basic health observation
Infection control & sanitation
Behavioral & Mental Health
Behavioral observation & data collection
Behavior modification & positive reinforcement
De-escalation & crisis intervention
Redirection, prompting & emotional regulation
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Therapeutic rapport & trauma-informed support
Substance Use & Counseling
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) support
Individual & group counseling
Motivational interviewing
Treatment planning & client assessments
Relapse prevention & recovery support
Psychoeducation & life-skills education
Community resource coordination & case management
Documentation & Clinical Skills
Clinical documentation & progress notes
Behavioral and clinical data collection
Treatment-plan documentation
Incident reporting
Confidentiality & HIPAA compliance
Monitoring changes in behavior and presentation
Communication & Teamwork
Therapeutic communication & active listening
Professional boundaries
Caregiver communication
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Patient/client advocacy
Conflict resolution & cultural sensitivity
Certification
- Basic Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Registered Behavior Technician
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Montgomery County Women's Shelter, Volunteer, The Woodlands, TX, 2023-01, 2026-04, Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision., Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks., Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors at volunteer center., Utilized problem-solving and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously., Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives., Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.
- Montgomery County Overdose Prevention Endeavor, Volunteer, Montgomery, Texas, 2024-01, 2026-04, Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision., Observed rules and safety regulations of organization while carrying out assigned tasks., Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors at volunteer center., Utilized problem-solving and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously., Organized and assisted with events, activities and programs to drive outreach initiatives., Participated in community clean-up and enrichment projects.
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Lone Star College Honors
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
06.2026 - Current
Therapeutic Support Specialist
T.R.E.L Children's Home
02.2026 - 06.2026
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
10.2025 - 01.2026
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern Counseling
And Recovery Services
03.2025 - 10.2025
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Lone Star College