Velami Maher
@velamimaher
Licensed therapist specializing in family and mental health counseling.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in providing evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. My journey began with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Argosy University, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Since then, I have honed my skills in various clinical settings, including my current role as a Therapist II at Hazel Health, where I lead pilot programs aimed at improving client engagement and service delivery.
Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering culturally competent care and utilizing trauma-informed approaches. I have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic processes and improve client outcomes. My experience ranges from providing individual therapy to children and adolescents to leading clinical intakes and developing training materials for staff. I am passionate about making mental health services accessible and effective for diverse populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Therapist II
Hazel Health
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Served as a clinical lead for company-wide pilot programs, overseeing implementation of new workflows and evaluating effectiveness. Collaborated cross-functionally with product, operations, and leadership teams to iterate on service delivery models and improve client engagement outcomes.
Owner/Psychotherapist
Maher Counseling, LLC
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Provided evidence-based therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, adults, and families utilizing individual therapy, family therapy, crisis intervention, and assessment tools. Managed website and maintained relationships with referral sources.
Intake Coordinator
Hazel Health
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Conducted clinical intakes with families, including initial assessments, diagnostic formulation, and collaborative treatment planning. Redefined and streamlined the intake workflow to improve efficiency, clarity, and client experience.
Therapist
Hazel Health
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Provided individual therapy to school-aged children, addressing a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns using evidence-based approaches. Adapted clinical interventions to meet the needs of a diverse, nationwide client base within a virtual care model.
Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapist
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Administered assessment, case management, care coordination, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community partners. Provided outpatient individual and family psychotherapy, skill building, and psychoeducation services to children, adolescents and their families.
Intern Case Manager and Therapist
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Conducted intensive in-home family therapy for families in crisis. Gained competence in working with acute crisis situations from a systemic perspective in outpatient, in-home, and hospital settings.
Intern Outpatient Child and Family Therapist
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network
Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Provided outpatient individual and family therapy, case management, crisis management, skill building, and psychoeducation services to children, adolescents and their families under supervision of licensed therapist.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Bend ISD-Travis High School
Jan 2007 - Present (18 years 6 months)
Worked directly with elementary to high school aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Developed rapport with families which enabled student accomplishment through a group effort.
Intern-Program Development
Head Start
Jan 2006 - Present (19 years 6 months)
Toured schools to become educated on the needs of economically disadvantaged children and their families. Served as the assistant to the Director of Recruitment for the organization.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner Health Care Systems-Pioneer Manor
Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 6 months)
Provided functional health care to elderly residents including bathing, toileting, basic hygiene, and basic wound care. Performed routine medical tests on residents, which included blood pressure, pulse, O2, respirations, and glucose tests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Argosy University
Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy with Dual Track in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grade: 4.0
Completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a dual track in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA. This program provided comprehensive training in systemic therapeutic approaches and clinical mental health practices.
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Biology. This interdisciplinary study provided a strong foundation in social structures, human behavior, and biological principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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