Gayla Givens
Moore, OK 73160
***********@*****.*** - 405-***-****
Goal: To obtain a position in the local social services field that will allow me to work with clients to maximize potential
and support well being.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
LPC 6659
WORK EXPERIENCE
Therapist
02-2022 to 04-2023
Oakwood Springs
Provided individual and group therapies using various modalities to Mental Health, Chemically Dependent, and Dually Diagnosed patients. Completed treatment plans, session notes and various other documentation as well as completed court commitment documentation and testimony in court commit proceedings.
Therapist
08-2018 to 02-2022
Oasis Counseling Center
Provide individual and family therapeutic services. Home and office-based clients.
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Cedar Ridge
10-2017 to 08-2018
Provided individual, family and group therapeutic services to children and adolescents in an inpatient setting. Completed admission assessment, treatment plans and treatment team.
Therapist
Alliance Health Midwest
09-2016 to 10-2017
Provided individual, family and group therapeutic services to inpatient clients. Completed intake assessments and treatment plans.
Therapist
Rose Rock Academy
11-2015 to 09-2016
Providing individual and group therapeutic services to adolescents diagnosed with autism as well as other mental illnesses.
Disability Determination Specialist
OK Department of Rehabilitation Services -
09-2014 to 11-2015
Processing applications for Social Security Disability.
Contract Therapist
Family Enrichment LLC/Family Transitions LLC -
09-2007 to 12-2014
Providing therapeutic services for various clients including developmentally/emotionally delayed children,
adolescents and adults. Other duties include Medicaid services, case management, linkage to area resources,
records management. CARF preparation and answers to recommendations. Treatment planning training to
new workers.
District Supervisor/Therapist, Western Plains Youth and Family Therapeutic Foster Care
Provided
Western Plains Therapeutic Foster Care - Oklahoma City, OK -
06-2006 to 09-2007
Therapeutic services for developmentally/emotionally delayed children and adolescents. Other duties include:
Medicaid services, case management, linkage to area resources, records management, and hiring.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Psychology
California Southern University 2004 to 2009
Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy
Southern Nazarene University 1999 to 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology
Southern Nazarene University 1998 to 1999