Thomas Thurber
Bayfield,CO
Summary
A highly skilled clinician with over 40 years of private practice experience. Treated clients from all walks of life, including culture diversity, philosophical and religious beliefs without prejudice or discrimination. Have given public seminars on life skills training including such areas as self-esteem, stress management, conflict resolution, mindfulness, parenting skills, and goal setting. Have published articles on anger control and domestic violence. Therapy includes a tridimensional approach based on Mind-Body-Spirit. Have treated well over ten thousand patients; have done very little advertising. Referrals come by patient word of mouth, which speaks for itself.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed Services
Bayfield, CO
11.1981 - Current
- Performed short-term therapy, provided education and responded to crisis situations.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Provided individual and family therapy focused on marital conflicts.
- Treated patients with mental health issues and dual diagnoses such as Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression and Addiction, anger control and anxiety.
Director of Human Services
Connecticut Prison Association
Hartford, CT
05.1971 - 08.1981
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Referred over 500 clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.1971
Skills
- Crisis Resolution
- Individual Counseling
- Time Management
- Conflict Negotiation
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
I have served as an executive director and counselor with the Wallingford Homeless Shelter for 18 years. In my position, I counseled residents to help them find housing, employment and clinical services. I recruited and trained volunteers to work at the shelter. I also raised funds to support the shelter and construct emergency housing for families.
I was recognized as Man of The Year in 2015 by the Wallingford Grange for service to the community.
I was granted a Certificate of Excellence by Mount Zion SDA Church for 30 years of service as a Spiritual leader and Bible Instructor.
Certification
- LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Parenting Effectiveness Training - 1980
- American Association of Christian Counselors Certification] - 2006-2007
- American Academy of Addiction Services 1987
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Certification 1986
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Self Employed Services
11.1981 - Current
Director of Human Services
Connecticut Prison Association
05.1971 - 08.1981
Master of Science -
University of Connecticut