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Education

  • Ph.D. Degree - Walden University, School of Clinical Psychology, Minneapolis, Minnesota (December 21, 2021)

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling - Touro College, New York, New York (2008)

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Touro College, Brooklyn, New York (2004)

  • Non-Degree Graduate Level Judaic Studies - Rabbinical College of Yeshiva Derech Chaim, Brooklyn, New York

  • New York State Certified and Licensed Emergency Medical Technician

  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
    â–ª Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Training, CPR/First Aid Instructor

Specialized Training

  • CBT Training From Beck Institute â–ªDBT By Dr. Charlie Swenson â–ªCASAC Training  Motivational Interviewing
    â–ª Systematic Desensitization and Sexual Abuse Intervention 
    â–ª ACT Training By Dr. Steven Hayes
    â–ª Trauma Intervention Training With Dr. Edna Foa

  • Process and Treatment of OCD, Depression, Substance Abuse, and Suicide-ology/Prevention in Adolescence & children 

Areas of Expertise/Breadth of Knowledge

  •  The Use and Observation of Clinical Assessment via the MMPI, Rorschach, and Direct Client Interviewing and Intervention

  • The Observation and Use of the WAIS 4, Stanford Benet, Woodcock Johnson, and Clinical Diagnosis via DSM 5  

Internships

Counter Force                                             Brooklyn, NY

Sept. 2006 – June 2013

Counselor

Counseled and mentored “at-risk” teenagers and adolescents for one of the largest mental health/educational agencies serving the Greater New York area.

  • Evaluated and assessed each child’s needs; demonstrated ability to provide preventative and crisis therapy.

  • Provided substance abuse counseling and facilitated groups on substance/sexual abuse prevention.

  • Monitored client progress, addressed concerns, discussed goals, and wrote a variety of reports with appropriate recommendations.

  • Established and maintained relationships with external agencies; facilitated referrals and ongoing services and support to families.

  • Identified and resolved personal and environmental problems/concerns which threatened family functioning and jeopardized family units; maintained exceptional communication with all individuals involved with each child.

Honors & Awards

  • “Alumni Leadership” Award, Derech Chaim Rabbinical College June, 2013 â–ª “Teaching Assistant” Award, Walden University July, 2012 â–ª “Excellence In Teaching” Award, The Cheder March, 2008 , Psy Chi Honor Society June, 2015

Dissertation Project

  • Parenting Style Influence on Excess Alcohol Drinking Behavior and Academic Achievement (GPA) Among Jewish Youth.

Languages

  • Oral and Written Fluency in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish 

  • Speaks Hungarian (Fluently)

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • Association of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ABCT)

  • National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 

  • Psy Chi Honor Society June, 2015

Professional Affiliations

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  • Choir Director, Yeshiva Torahs Emes 

  • Volunteer EMS, Actively Involved in Local Synagogue 

References and Supporting Documentation Furnished Upon Request.

Dr. Thomas Gross, PhD

Psychologist, Author, Lecturer, Advocate

Phone: 917.843.4146 â–ª Email: tailoryourbehavior@gmail.com

Evaluation & Assessments/Diagnosis, Treatment Plans & Therapy/Crisis Intervention

Professional Profile

  • A highly-skilled and solutions-oriented Human Services Professional driven to enable the promotion of positive social change in troubled youth.

  • Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations, including at-risk youth, mentally ill, and abused persons, in one-on-one and group settings.

  • Effective motivator, communicator, and advocate with an inherent ability to establish rapport and develop trust quickly, relate to individuals on all levels, manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, and proactively resolve issues.

  • A team player recognized for capacity to build and maintain solid relationships with co-workers and clients, interact effectively with all levels of support staff and management including local, state, and federal agencies.

  • Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, analytical, assessment, and critical-thinking skills; strong written, oral, and technical aptitude.

Core Competencies

  • Ph.D. Degree - Walden University, School of Clinical Psychology, Minneapolis, Minnesota (December 21, 2021)

  • Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling - Touro College, New York, New York (2008)

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Touro College, Brooklyn, New York (2004)

  • Non-Degree Graduate Level Judaic Studies - Rabbinical College of Yeshiva Derech Chaim, Brooklyn, New York

  • New York State Certified and Licensed Emergency Medical Technician

  • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard â–ª Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Training, CPR/First Aid Instructor

Areas of Expertise/Breadth of Knowledge

  •  The Use and Observation of Clinical Assessment via the MMPI, Rorschach, and Direct Client Interviewing & Intervention

  • The Observation and Use of the WAIS 4, Stanford Benet, Woodcock Johnson, and Clinical Diagnosis via DSM 5  

Thomas Gross
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Professional Chronology

Educator                                                     Brooklyn, NY

NACHAS Consulting, Clinical Psychologist 2020- Present

Sept. 1999 - present

Clinical Psychologist Extern - Interborough Developmental & Consultation Center

Sept. 2014 - Present

Yeshiva Torahs Emes -
Sept. 1999 - Jun 2004

Mesivta Shalom Schachna -
Sept. 2004 - Present

Counter Force (Mental health Counselor) -
Sept. 2006 - Jun 2013

Key Qualifications/Highlights of Professional Experience

Experienced Educator, Grades 4 – 11; taught high school level Science and elementary school level Science, Language Arts, and Judaic Studies.

  • Adept in teaching and facilitating learning in multiple settings with diverse student groups; developed innovative, standards-based, prescriptive programs integrated across the curriculum.

  • Employed differentiated instructions in homogeneous and heterogeneous groupings; demonstrated a strong capacity for differentiation of instruction to reach all learning modalities.

  • Implemented a variety of assessment techniques designed to measure students’ progress in learning including differentiation in instruction to meet the individual needs of each student; successfully utilized various classroom management techniques related to Psychology training.

  • Established expectations for behavior conducive to learning and delivered feedback in ways that enhanced student knowledge.

  • Created yearly coursework including the selection of teaching materials; rapidly developed and adjusted lesson plans that were developmentally appropriate and met state standards.

  • Planned and instructed each subject area using a wide-variety of teaching aids, motivational, and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.

  • Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques including whole group, individual and small group lessons and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education.

  • Developed lesson plans and organized plan book for review and approval; recorded grades, marked tests, and reviewed homework assignments.

  • Modified curriculum in accordance with student's needs and IEP standards.

  • Prepared students for New York State Regents Examination in Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science.

  • Designed computer program on Biology to better facilitate students understanding of material.

  • Effectively counseled students and parents on goals, objectives, and plans; opened and maintained lines of communication with parents via weekly progress reports, conferences, and telephone calls.

  • Privately tutored students in various Judaic and secular studies courses, including Talmud, math and the sciences; employed a variety of theoretical approaches to learning.

  • Conducted a school choir which performed traditional Jewish and original compositions.

  • Provided Free Counseling of Behaviorally Challenged Adolescent Students, The Cheder.

Dr. Thomas Gross
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