Thomes Buchanan
Lincoln,AL
Summary
As a certified rehabilitation and licensed mental health counselor, I specialize in autism and diverse communities, providing vocational and mental health services that empower clients to achieve personal and professional growth. With a focus on neurodiversity and marginalized populations, I create tailored, evidence-based treatment plans that promote resilience and equitable access to resources. Dedicated to holistic, client-centered care, I am committed to fostering lasting positive outcomes in mental health and career development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Stepping Stones to Success Counseling
05.2024 - Current
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Clinical Care Counselor
Lifeworks
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Providing telephonic clinical assessments, short term problem solving & referrals to EAP users across the country
- Providing troubled employee consultations & critical incident stress management for client organizations
Rehabilitation Counselor (Internship)
Alabama Department Of Rehabilitation Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Led workshops on resume writing and interview skills, empowering clients to secure competitive positions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive client support and improved outcomes
- Conducted labor market research to better inform clients of potential career opportunities
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Education And Supervision
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2026
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And African American Studies
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2019
Skills
- Knowledge of Psychotropic Medications
- Patient Advocacy
- Decision-Making
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Employment strategies
- Goal Setting
- Needs Assessment
- Caseload Management
- Client consultation
- Assessment administration
- Case Management
- Career Planning
- Job placement
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CRC- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- ALC- Associate Licensed Counselor
Accomplishments
As a recipient of the prestigious RSA (Rehabilitation Services Administration) Scholarship, I received specialized training in rehabilitation counseling to support individuals with disabilities in achieving employment and independence. This program equipped me with advanced skills in vocational assessment, counseling, and advocacy to empower clients toward greater inclusion and self-sufficiency.
Associations
- American counseling Association (ACA)
- American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
- American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD)
- Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ)
- National Employment Counseling Association (NECA)
- Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA)
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Stepping Stones to Success Counseling
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Care Counselor
Lifeworks
08.2022 - 05.2024
Rehabilitation Counselor (Internship)
Alabama Department Of Rehabilitation Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CRC- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- ALC- Associate Licensed Counselor
Ph.D. - Counseling Education And Supervision
Hampton University
Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And African American Studies
The University of Alabama
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