Chris Ras Email & Phone Number

Biloxi, Ms

I provide individual and family counseling services designed to help clients unlock the potential within them. The populations that I currently work with are adolescents ages 12 and above as well as adults. My areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, and substance related issues. I offer the opportunity for clients to share their story and find the path to their wellness in a safe, private, and comfortable setting.

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Resilience Psychotherapy is a private practice that provides counseling services to both groups and individuals. We serve populations from the age of 12 upwards and assist our clients in dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, family dynamics, stress and anxiety as well as substance abuse. We offer our services in a comfortable and private setting that encourages clients to begin the process of healing. Resilience Psychotherapy currently accepts cash payments as well as several insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Works with Federal reentry program for recently released convicted felons. Provides bi weekly individual and group sessions to reduce re-offending behaviors. Developed 36 weeks long program based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to minimize substance abuse and criminal behavioral relapses. Current success rate at over 90% of population served. Works closely with Southern District Federal judge as well as Federal Probation Officers during monthly court appearances.

Biloxi Ms

Program Manager responsible for staffing of 42-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. Supervises all charting to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards. Marketing both with referral sources and local media. Directs collaborative care and treatment planning meetings. Ensures Environment of Care compliance. Develops Social Services and unit schedules. Maintains current programming content. Summarizes Patient Satisfaction and Performance Improvement feedback.

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Responsible for patient mental health care on 12-bed dual diagnosis unit. Provided daily therapy sessions, communicated with families as well as psychiatrists and physicians. Maintained all records according to industry standards. Arranged all post discharge follow up appointments.

Gulfport, Ms

Full-time therapist at Community-based Crisis Stabilization Unit. Met needs of acutely mentally ill inpatient clients. Conducted group therapy sessions. Part of weekly collaborative treatment team meetings with psychiatrist. Offered input on patient progress and discharge planning. Conducted pre-evaluation screenings for involuntary mental health commitments

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Independent counselor in a private practice. Conducted individual and family therapy within a wide variety of client issues. These included substance abuse, marital, depression and anxiety. Specialized in a CBT based problem-solving approach designed to produce long-lasting positive results with clients.

Maintained the integrity of table game operations by supervising blackjack and dice dealers. Educated customers on game rules and mathematical probabilities of various wagers. Took and paid bets and retrieved cards. Ensured customer satisfaction throughout their gaming experience.

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Interviewed and assessed new clients each month. Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them in overcoming mental and emotional problems. Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload. Completed documentation for all clients attending group sessions. Implemented therapeutic plans for each child and recorded child's progress in case file. Built positive rapport with law enforcement officers, court officials and community service agencies. Met biweekly with parents and guardians, teachers, and administrators to resolve clients' behavioral and academic problems.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master’S Degree, Education And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi