Tiara Thomas
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated therapist with a strong foundation in providing support to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Skilled in evidence-based approaches, as well as crisis intervention and risk assessment. Passionate about fostering resilience, improving communication, and addressing relational and emotional challenges in a supportive and inclusive environment. My varied experience working with individuals and families equips me to make a meaningful impact as I grow in the field of marriage and family therapy. Helping people thrive is not just my career—it’s my purpose.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Youth Development Clinic
12.2024 - Current
- Provide individual therapy to clients in both clinic and school-based settings, serving children, adolescents, and families.
- Deliver culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate interventions to students from 1st to 12th grade.
- Collaborate with school staff, parents, and interdisciplinary teams to support students' emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain clinical documentation in compliance with agency and ethical standards.
- Address a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma, and peer relationship challenges.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to promote emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and overall mental wellness in youth.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern/Associate Clinician
Family Healing Center
07.2024 - Current
- Provide individual, family, and couples therapy to clients of various ages, utilizing evidence-based approaches.
- Facilitate crisis interventions and conduct risk assessments to ensure client safety, addressing urgent mental health concerns, including suicidal or homicidal ideations
- Promote resilience and personal growth by fostering emotional insight, improving communication patterns, and guiding clients in establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans and set achievable goals tailored to their unique needs and circumstances
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate client records, documenting progress, updating treatment plans, and ensuring adherence to ethical and clinical standards
Social Service Counselor
CBHCARE
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Provide client-centered care and therapeutic support to adolescents aged 15-17, many of whom present with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Facilitate individual and group interventions tailored to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a trauma-informed framework
- Coordinate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to design and implement treatment plans, therapeutic groups, and skill-building activities
- Assist youth in developing coping strategies, interpersonal skills, and emotional regulation techniques to support their long-term recovery
- Oversee medication management and ensure adherence to prescribed treatment protocols
- Maintain detailed daily progress reports and documentation using electronic health records
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
The Family Center at Montclair
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Provide individual and family therapy to clients of varying ages using evidence-based interventions
- Address common challenges such as parenting conflicts, divorce adjustment, and blended family issues, guiding clients toward healthier relationships
- Collaborated with clients to establish treatment goals and develop personalized treatment plans
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records
- Conducted crisis interventions and risk assessments for local school districts to assure the safety of the students
- Promote resilience in clients by fostering emotional insight, improving communication patterns, and establishing healthy boundaries
Direct Support Professional
Our House Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide in-home care for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Master of Science - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
BA - PSYCHOLOGY
KEAN UNIVERSITY
01.2021
Skills
- Inclusivity Training
- Motivational interviewing
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Planning
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions
- Treatment Planning
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Boundaries establishment
- Parenting skills education
- Documentation and record keeping
- Mental health awareness
Certification
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
Timeline
Clinician
Youth Development Clinic
12.2024 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern/Associate Clinician
Family Healing Center
07.2024 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
The Family Center at Montclair
09.2023 - 09.2024
Social Service Counselor
CBHCARE
08.2021 - 11.2024
Direct Support Professional
Our House Inc.
03.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
BA - PSYCHOLOGY
KEAN UNIVERSITY
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