Thomas Reaves
Indian,IN
Summary
Passionate Counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with 7 years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities. Compassionate Counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with 13 years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Comfortable working either autonomously or in team-based setting to resolve issues. Insightful Counselor familiar with various treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations calmly and respectfully. Passionate about patient support and resource advocacy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
IOP Counselor
Salvation Army Harbor Light
Indianapolis, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
Therapist
Marion County Jail/Well Path
Indianapolis, IN
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Guidance's Counselor
Tindley Public Charter School
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Therapist
Capitol City Family and Educational Services
Indianapolis, IN
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Therapist
Miami County Correction Faculty
Bunker Hill, IN
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs, and goals.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Therapist
Breaking Every Chain Counseling, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
- Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
01.2009 - 05.2013
Affiliation:
National Association of Forensic Counselors
National Honor Society of Counseling – Chi Sigma Iota – Bowie State University
American Counseling Association
CPR, First Aid Training & AED
Certificate: Drug and Alcohol Counseling - Bowie State University
Certificate: Family Counseling - Bowie State University
Education:
Thesis: The examination of church leadership and lay members’ attitudes toward HIV/AIDS.
Bachelor of Science -
08.2007
- I complete coursework in eduction Secondary Education as a Social Studies Teacher.
- I taught in the Washington, DC Public School in Adult Education Social Studies Teacher
- I have Taught at the Ideal Public Charter School, Washington, DC (Middle School-
Social Studies Teacher) Washington, DC
I taught in the Leary Educational School {Special Eduction School in Oxon, Hill, MD (Social Studies Teacher)
Ed.D. in Community Care & Counseling | Traumatology - Ed.D.
- Doctoral Candidate, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Ed.D. in Community Care & Counseling | Traumatology
- Continuing education in Mental Health Trauma
Skills
- Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- Solution-Focused Counseling
- Peer Counseling
- Intervention Planning
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Therapy
- Client Counseling
Accomplishments
- Effectively managed caseloads of more than 19 clients at any given time.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
National Association of Forensic Counselors
National Honor Society of Counseling – Chi Sigma Iota – Bowie State University
American Counseling Association
Certification
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor Indiana Examination 2023
Timeline
IOP Counselor - Salvation Army Harbor Light
04.2023 - Current
Therapist - Marion County Jail/Well Path
05.2022 - 07.2023
Guidance's Counselor - Tindley Public Charter School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Therapist - Capitol City Family and Educational Services
12.2019 - 10.2020
Therapist - Miami County Correction Faculty
06.2018 - 06.2019
Therapist - Breaking Every Chain Counseling, LLC
01.2013 - 05.2018
Bowie State University - (CACREP Program) - Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
01.2009 - 05.2013
Jackson State University - Bachelor of Science,
Liberty University - Ed.D. in Community Care & Counseling | Traumatology, Ed.D.
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