Sangeetha Thomas Email & Phone Number

• Develop, implement, maintain, and assess the projects of Mental Health Ministries, including the Needs Assessment, Directory of Mental Health Professionals, Peace of Mind, Spirit of Grace, The Living Well, and future.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts in the fields of clinical mental health, psychiatry, psychology, public health, pastoral care, and theology.
• Manage additional staff and consultants in specific project areas, such as Peace of Mind.
• Create development plans for active projects to continue resource growth, increase public accessibility, and adapt to meet public needs.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data from Needs Assessment to inform future ministry initiatives.
• Write and manage communications with clergy, mental health professionals, and the general public across the United States.

• Implement and maintain the projects of Mental Health Ministries, including the Needs Assessment, Directory of Mental Health Professionals, Peace of Mind, and future projects.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data from Needs Assessment to inform future ministry initiatives.
• Write and manage communications with clergy, mental health professionals, and the general public across the United States.
• Represent the mission and projects of Mental Health Ministries and cultivate collaborative relationships with other religious and/or mental health organizations.

Texas, United States

• Provide long-term, weekly individual psychotherapy to adults following the theoretical orientations of Interpersonal Neurobiology, Bowen Family Systems, and Logotherapy.
• Provide EMDR therapy and trauma-informed therapy to clients seeking recovery from a history of complex, acute, and/or intergenerational traumatic experiences.
• Incorporate spiritual values and multicultural identity in psychotherapy sessions as appropriate to individual client requests.
• Independently manage caseload of 15-25 clients including: scheduling, clinical documentation, treatment planning, case consultation, and general administrative tasks.
• Independently manage private practice including: marketing, accounting, legal/ethical compliance, and administration.
• Provide professional consultation to care providers, institutions, and organizations seeking information, education, or insight related to the field of mental health care and/or the application of specific.

Austin, Texas Area

• Provided long-term, weekly individual and couples counseling sessions (under the supervision of Sarah Walters, LPC-S #66481) following the theoretical orientations of Interpersonal Neurobiology, Bowen Family Systems.
• Incorporated Christian principles and spiritual values in session as appropriate to individual client request for services and values.
• Independently managed personal caseload of 15-25 clients including: scheduling, clinical documentation, treatment planning, and general administrative tasks.
• Collaborated with counseling staff in weekly training and supervision in the areas of: clinical case consultation, legal/ethical consultation, clinical and ministry referrals, and professional development.

Arlington, Texas

• Designed and facilitated 2-hour psychoeducational Skills Group 3-4x/week for clients admitted in PHP/IOP level of care.
• Provided weekly individual or family therapy sessions (under the supervision of Joye Jones, LPC-S #59857) to clients admitted in PHP/IOP level of care primarily presenting with Major Depressive Disorder, and/or.
• Co-facilitated 2-hr Process Group 3-4x/week with Lead Program Therapist for clients admitted in PHP/IOP level of care.
• Performed ongoing case management tasks, including: new client orientations, creating and updating treatment plans, participating in weekly treatment team meetings, and discharge planning.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Delivered a 10-week, activity-based relationship violence prevention curriculum to 3rd-12th grade students in a classroom setting
• Developed and delivered presentations for parents and professionals addressing relationship violence, its impact on youth and families, and tools for intervention and prevention
• Designed and facilitated a weekly, activity-based psychoeducational and relationship violence prevention group for adolescent girls in inpatient recovery at Nexus Recovery Center in Dallas, TX

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Provided individual nutritional support and behavioral counseling for 18-25 clients per week to facilitate healthy lifestyle change
• Developed educational materials for clients and staff to improve understanding and application of proper nutrition

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Responded to adult and teen crisis hotline calls using a Rogerian model for crisis intervention
• Guided caller focus, facilitated a crisis management plan, and provided referrals to local resources

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Facilitated a 10-week psychoeducational group for adolescents with clinical depression and their parents
• Facilitated discussions and activities to encourage increased understanding of clinical depression, effective management skills for adolescent depression, and building supportive relationships

Master Of Science - Ms, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Activities and Societies: Association of Student Counselors

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: UNICEF Campus Initiative | Indian Orthodox Campus Ministry | Orthodox Christian Fellowship