SHAYLA D. TUMBLING
Morrow, GA 30260-
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: I am dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to receive emotional & psychological support.
PROFICIENCIES
Therapeutic & Counseling Skills. Group facilitation & training. Workshop development & implementation. Teaching. Research. Program Coordination. Curriculum Development & Implementation. Microsoft Office Proficiency. Interpersonal Communication & Interaction. Clinical & Staff Supervision. Outreach (International & National). Psychological Testing. Empathy. Positivity. Teamwork. Communication. Flexibility.
EXPERIENCE
Therapist. Better Home Health Care of GA.Atlanta, GA (Sept. 2017-Feb. 2018)
Provided case management & therapeutic support for youth and adults. Collaborated with clients on targeted therapy goals & social skills to increase their competence in daily functioning. Provided family therapy, individual therapy, and skill development for clients.
Consultant & Coach. Self-Employed. Atlanta, GA. (April 2014-Present)
Provide multiculturally competent services and support for businesses specialty projects. Assistance with internal company organization. Engage in client support & education. Provide staff support & supervision. Responsible for workshop support, development, and implementation.
Client Relations Manager. Organic Blood, LLC.Atlanta, GA (Nov. 2014-Oct. 2016)
Maintained inventory and quality assurance checks of thousands of products. Supported over 500 clients in receiving quality customer service and excellent timely order fulfillment. Successfully fulfilled over 1,000 orders. As a member of the Organic Blood team assisted in development & implementation of various programs and events.
Counselor-Teacher. Casa Luisa. Atlanta, GA. (Mar.-Nov. 2015).
Provided academic & therapeutic support for over 18 students between the ages of 5-16yrs. old. Collaborated with clients on targeted school subjects & social skills to increase their competence in subject matters and overall daily functioning. Created individualized treatment plans to address academic and social-emotional challenges of each client.
Doctoral Intern. Univ. WA Counseling CenterSeattle, WA (Aug. 2013-April 2014).
Engaged in providing culturally competent services for university students. Conducted individual therapy with clients on topics ranging from: academic challenges, relationship challenges, sexual assault, depression, identity challenges, etc. Co-facilitated a mindfulness group and served as process observer for an interpersonal process group. Conducted intake interviews with potential new clients to determine eligibility of receiving services within the facility or being referred to a facility which better suited client’s needs. Documented client progress and effectiveness of interventions utilized within sessions. Completed psychological testing administration, interpretation, analysis, and reporting for clients. Provided consultation & crisis intervention services for walk-in clients. Served as a member of outreach/university meetings, liaison, & university networking. Generated and coordinated staff training and engagement activities as a member of the Multicultural Advocacy Committee.
Doctoral Practicum II. Vanderbilt Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disabilities Clinic (BHID-V). Nashville, TN (July 2011-May 2012).
Facilitated social skills groups for clients with ASD or Intellectual Disability diagnoses. Administered assessments for needs, intelligence, and adaptive functioning of clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provided individual therapy, family therapy, and consultation for clients with behavioral health & intellectual disabilities. Completion of integrative psychological reports. Conducted client intake interviews & provided recommendations for diagnosis and treatment services.
Doctoral Practicum I. Nashville Sex Therapy Psychological & Consulting Svcs. Nashville, TN (August 2010-May 2011).
Conducted play therapy with young children. Participated in adolescent client IEP meetings. Administered and interpreted of Psychological and Sexual assessments and diagnosis. Facilitated individual, group, & family therapy surrounding issues of sexual functioning, gender identity, education, and other life issues. Aided in gender identity consultations, outreaches, and trainings.
Youth Engagement Specialist. TSU: Dept. of Service Learning. Nashville, TN. (Nov. 2010-May 2013).
Identified and selected middle school & high school students to recruit as mentees for Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). Prepared mentee applications & program materials. Trained to use the Michigan Health Model which is a comprehensive Health Education curriculum. Reviewed and selected lessons to create health curriculum emphasizing sexuality & healthy relationships. Provided transportation for students. Supported students & staff in all service learning projects and all college tours and cultural enrichment activities. Developed and implemented program activities: health promotion, cultural enrichment, emotional & academic wellness. Administered assessments to evaluate effectiveness of empowerment program. Integral team member engaged in mentor training, staff meetings, and family meetings with parents and students.
Humanitarian Ambassador. Meaningful World. Haiti (June 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015).
Traveled to Haiti on 4 different occasions for Humanitarian Outreach. Administered trauma assessments & conducted healing groups with over 400 members of various Haitian communities. Engaged in the facilitation of trauma healing & forgiveness training seminars with over 100 mental health professionals. Co-facilitated educational outreach to alleviate trauma for over 200 Haitian psychology students in the Seven Step Bio-Psycho-Spiritual model.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Mental Health Counseling, Mississippi College.December 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & English. Mississippi State University.May 2005
Social Media Skills:
Writing, Community Engagement, Content Creation, Design, Proofreading, Customer Relations
