Tomasina Boyd
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience across diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and private practice. Skilled in developing tailored counseling strategies that address individual needs, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from varied backgrounds, leading to improvements in mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor, Telehealth
Seven Starling
Pennsylvania
06.2024 - Current
- Specialized as maternal mental health therapist for pre and postpartum, pregnancy loss, miscarriage, fertility challenges, abortion, and early parenthood, providing targeted support to clients during critical life transitions
- Conducted mental status examinations with GAD-7 and PHQ-9 assessments to evaluate client mental health and inform treatment planning
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
Licensed Professional Counselor, In-Person and Telehealth
Integrity Psychological Services
Pittsburgh
01.2023 - Current
- Managed 30-client caseload, delivering 15–22 psychotherapy sessions weekly
- Provided therapeutic support to children under 10, young adults, and maternal mental health clients
- Specialized in treating anxiety, behavioral issues, chronic illness, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma
- Treatment approach is strength-based, person-centered, and compassion focused. Creative and expressive arts incorporated.
Developmental Healthcare Consultant, Manager
University of Pittsburgh, Office of Child Development, HealthyCHILD
Pittsburgh
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Supervised staff and graduate interns to achieve program goals
- Facilitated ongoing communication with program partner administration to strengthen collaboration
- Lead bi-weekly team program meetings and case reviews
- Assisted with program evaluation, data collection, measurement design, data analysis, and dissemination
- Delivered mental, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental support through therapeutic intervention, consultation, and assessment with children (birth - three) enrolled in the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Early Head Start program and children (three - eight) in Pittsburgh Public School District
- Delivered on-site consultation, assessment, intervention, mentoring, education, and professional development to educators, caregivers, parents, administrators, and home visitors
- Connected clients with specialized services to address individual needs and enhance overall well-being.
Child Life Intern in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Facilitated procedural preparation, coping strategies, and distraction techniques during laceration repairs, PICC line and IV placements, blood draws, castings, lumbar punctures, radiology, and other procedures to reduce patient anxiety
- Delivered emotional support and created legacy items for families during end-of-life care to honor patient memories
- Facilitated therapeutic play sessions for pediatric patients in hospital settings.
- Supported families by providing emotional and educational resources during hospital visits.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans for children.
Developmental Healthcare Consultant Counseling Intern
University of Pittsburgh, Office of Child Development
Pittsburgh
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Assessed and documented children's behaviors through observation reports, informing tailored behavioral plans to address individual needs
- Supported children's social skills and emotional well-being by developing individualized and group social stories, lessons, and modeling techniques
- Consulted with 13 Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms in Pittsburgh Public School District and Northern Panhandle of West Virginia to enhance educational practices
Child Life Practicum Student on the NICU and Pediatric Surgery Unit
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Participated in developmental rounds, palliative care meetings, therapeutic activities for children and families, and weekly supervisory meetings to enhance collaborative care
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to promote and support patient and family-centered care
- Compiled daily developmental psychosocial assessments, chart notes, and activity plans
Early Childhood Educator
Carnegie Mellon University, The Cyert Center for Early Education
Pittsburgh
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Facilitated play experiences for large and small groups, addressing cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of young children through Reggio Emilia philosophy
- Documented children's experiences and development with weekly reflections, annual summary reports, and parent-teacher conferences to foster family engagement and support growth
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development and educational goals.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Telehealth delivery
- Mental health assessment
- Treatment planning
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Anxiety management
- Depression treatment
- Suicide prevention
- Grief and loss support
- Maternal mental health
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Program evaluation
- Staff supervision
- Community resources specialist
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor
Accomplishments
Senior Vice Chancellor for Engagement’s Partnerships of Distinction Award, University of Pittsburgh
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor, Telehealth
Seven Starling
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor, In-Person and Telehealth
Integrity Psychological Services
01.2023 - Current
Developmental Healthcare Consultant, Manager
University of Pittsburgh, Office of Child Development, HealthyCHILD
09.2016 - 01.2023
Child Life Intern in the Emergency Department and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2016 - 08.2016
Developmental Healthcare Consultant Counseling Intern
University of Pittsburgh, Office of Child Development
05.2015 - 05.2016
Child Life Practicum Student on the NICU and Pediatric Surgery Unit
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
01.2015 - 05.2015
Early Childhood Educator
Carnegie Mellon University, The Cyert Center for Early Education
04.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Chatham University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Developmental Psychology
University of Pittsburgh