Keith Holmes, M.A., AMFT

Keith Holmes, M.A., AMFT

Direct Care Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Services Professional

  • Education

    • Langston University

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Health and Physical Education/Fitness

      Activities and Societies: Men's Basketball

    • Pacific Oaks College

      2012 - 2019
      Master of Arts Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

      Activities and Societies: African American Family Studies Program (AAFS) The M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Family Studies Specialization degree program explores mental health theory and practice from a deeply culture-centered perspective, preparing students to become professionals who use a culturally relevant approach to therapy.Working to address emotional and physical wounds associated with historical trauma, including slavery, segregation, racism, social stratification, current inequities, and experiences of violence, as they relate to… Show more The M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy: African-American Family Studies Specialization degree program explores mental health theory and practice from a deeply culture-centered perspective, preparing students to become professionals who use a culturally relevant approach to therapy.Working to address emotional and physical wounds associated with historical trauma, including slavery, segregation, racism, social stratification, current inequities, and experiences of violence, as they relate to the African-American family and community. Exploring emerging theories of historical trauma and will also addressing issues of access and culturally appropriate resources as well as interventions and treatment from multi-generational, community, and strengths-based perspectives. Show less

  • Experience

    • Gatesway West

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      Direct Care Specialist
    • Progressive Achievement Center

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Paraprofessional
    • Century Academy for Excellence

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Paraprofessional
    • Five Acres--The Boy's and Girl's Aid Society of Los Angeles

      Jan 2007 - now

      Rapport building with both caregiver and childProvide interventions/coping skills for both caregiver and childModel positive behaviors for both caregiver and childDMH paperworkAssist caregiver in minimizing negative behaviors of childEmpower caregiver Provide safe enviromnent for clientsFaciliate activities for clients to create peer to peer social interactionsCommunity skill building DMH paperworkProvide Support in the residential cottages

      • Therapeutic Behavioral Specialist

        Jan 2011 - now
      • Rehabilitation Specialist

        Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      • Residential Counselor

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
    • Volunteers of America Los Angeles

      Jun 2019 - now
      Clincial Case Manager II (HUD/VASH)

      This role is responsible for housing chronically homeless veterans and to assist in sustaining housing for better quality of life. To conduct follow up visits to ensure the daily living of veterans is being maintained & solidified, to ultimately provide the necessary therapeutic services to better confront/process their experienced traumas.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2013
    • Certified Group Home Administrator

      State of California
      Jan 2012
    • First Aid

      American Red Cross
      Jan 2013