Ximon Sondhi
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Aspiring Clinical Mental Health Counselor with two years of combined experience in academic research and clinical mental health support. Dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care across diverse populations through both spiritual and psychological lenses. Seeking graduate admission to further develop clinical competencies and obtain LPC licensure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Peer Specialist
StarCare Mental Health Services
Lubbock, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Provide peer-based therapeutic support for individuals managing severe mental illness, addiction, and economic instability.
- Facilitate 'The Inner Compass' adult peer support group, focusing on character development, resilience, and goal setting.
- Document client interactions, conduct weekly follow-ups, and support recovery plans using trauma-informed and lived-experience approaches.
Volunteer
Lubbock Impact
Lubbock, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Serve under-resourced individuals through grocery, clothing, and meal assistance programs.
- Offer spiritual support through prayer and active listening in a faith-based setting.
- Assist with donation coordination and day-to-day nonprofit operations.
Vice President, Small Group Leader
Chi Alpha Ministries
Lubbock, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly spiritual discussions and Bible studies focused on moral growth and community building.
- Mentor peers through prayer, scriptural study, and personal development.
- Conduct campus outreach via events and one-on-one connections to invite students into Christian fellowship.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Attention and Perception Lab
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Investigated visual attention mechanisms under Dr. Miranda Scolari and graduate mentor Joe Opendaker.
- Presented findings at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference on contrast adaptation and cognitive control mechanisms.
- Supported experimental design, data collection, and academic presentation development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science, Addiction and Recovery Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2026
Skills
- Client support and crisis intervention
- Active listening and communication
- Empathy and trauma-informed care
- Group facilitation and behavioral observation
- Note taking and mentoring
- Public speaking and community engagement
- Time management and quick learning
- Problem solving and goal setting
- Resilience and emotional support
Certification
- Mental Health Peer Specialist Certification, 05/25
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means, 03/25
- Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders, 03/25
- Boundaries for Peers and Lived Experience Professionals, 03/25
- Trauma-Informed Care Delivery, 03/25
- Assessing and Screening for Suicide Risk, 03/25
- Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Certification, 03/25
- First Aid Certification, 03/25
- Understanding Trauma-Informed Care, 03/25
- Individual Placement and Support: Supported Employment, 03/25
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Peer Specialist
StarCare Mental Health Services
02.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Lubbock Impact
08.2024 - Current
Vice President, Small Group Leader
Chi Alpha Ministries
08.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Attention and Perception Lab
Texas Tech University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science, Addiction and Recovery Studies
Texas Tech University