ADESTELA BRADLEY

Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in group therapy and child advocacy at Caring Therapists of Broward, specializing in enhancing student well-being through evidence-based techniques and impactful communication. Credentialed Mental Health Counselor with counseling experience in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, and private practice. Possess strong skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and multicultural counseling. Noted for creating effective treatment plans that result in positive client outcomes. Prior work has consistently contributed to improved patient mental health, wellness, and recovery.

• ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Health Outcomes: Implications for Life Expectancy and Clinical Management, PESI, 04/01/25
• ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Clinical Practice, PESI, 04/01/25
• ADHD, Social Anxiety and Rejection Sensitivity: Moving Beyond Hello, PESI, 04/01/25
• Mindfulness Based Strategies for Overcoming Complex ADHD in Youth and Families, PESI, 04/01/25
• Rebuilding Trust in ADHD-Impacted Relationships, PESI, 04/01/25
• Effectively Keep ADHD Clients On-Time & On-Task: Step-by-step Guide to Building Accountability Relationships, PESI, 04/01/25
• Comorbidities, Communities & Next Steps for ADHD treatment: A Panel Discussion, PESI, 04/01/25
• Russell Barkley, Ph.D. on ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management, PESI, 04/01/25
• Managing ADHD in School: The Best Evidence-Based Methods, PESI, 04/01/25
• Alternative Learners and “Outside the Box” Thinkers: Innovative Interventions for Kids & Teens with ADHD, Autism, and Learning Differences, PESI, 04/01/25
• A Student-Driven Approach to Support Executive Skills: Empower Youth to Take Control of Their Own Learning, PESI, 04/01/25
• Neurological Approaches to Treat Children with Complex Trauma, Autism, ADHD & SPD, PESI, 04/01/25
• Psychopharmacology: Essential Updates for Mental Health Professionals, PESI, 04/01/25
• ADHD 2.0: Shifting the Narrative from Deficits to Strengths, PESI, 04/01/25
• How Attention Works, Why it Fails, & How to Train it, PESI, 04/01/25
• The Critical Intersection of ADHD & Addiction: Why Treating Both Matters, PESI, 04/01/25
• Excessive Daydreaming, Mental Confusion, and Slowed Behavior/Cognition: Current Research & Assessment for Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome, PESI, 04/01/25
• The Ideal Progress Note: Myths, Methods, & Best Practices, Clearly Clinical, 10/01/24
• Down Regulating Threat and Defensive Reactions in Young Clients: Clinical Application of the Polyvagal Theory for Effective ODD, Trauma, & Attachment Treatment, PESI, 09/01/24
• Helping Anxious Families: Active Tips That Work and Common Traps to Avoid, PESI, 09/01/24
• Playful Parts: The Intersection of Play Therapy and Internal Family Systems, PESI, 09/01/24
• Reacclimate and Regulate: Build Trust, Foster Safety, & Support Healthy Communication in Schools, PESI, 09/01/24
• School-Based Mental Health: Best Practices and Evidence-Based Interventions for Successful Treatment in a Complex Setting, PESI, 09/01/24
• Suicidal Risk Among Youth: Challenges and Keys to Moving Forward Post-Pandemic, PESI, 09/01/24
• Tech Addiction in Children & Adolescents: Brain-Based Interventions to Optimize Digital Health in Today’s Screen Culture, PESI, 09/01/24
• The Mis attuned Family: Techniques for Reparative Work in Family Trauma, PESI, 09/01/24
• The Power of EMDR Therapy for Children with Traumatic and Adverse Experiences, PESI, 09/01/24
• Cultural Somatics 5-day Ecourse, Cultural Somatics Training and Institute, 08/01/24
• Alternative for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) Foundations of AF-CBT, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), 07/01/24
• 3 Day: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training, PESI, 06/01/24
• Adapting Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Everyday Clinical Needs, PESI, 06/01/24
• Domestic Violence for Healthcare Professionals, AchieveCE, 04/01/24
• Journeying with Parents of Autistic Children: The Play Therapist's Role in Identification and Support, Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services, LLC, 04/01/24
• Mental Health Studies - Understanding Behavior, Burnout and Depression, Alison, 04/01/24
• CBT for Anxiety Disorders and Depression, Cognitive Behavior Institute, 02/01/24
• Sand Tray: Using the Oaklander Model, Oaklander Training: Healing Through Play, 02/01/24
• The Effects of Child Maltreatment on Brain Development, C/O Mindful Continuing Education, 02/01/24
• A Course for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, 09/01/23
• Fostering Social Emotional Learning in Elementary Aged Children, Center for Child Counseling, Inc., 08/01/23
• Certificate of Completion AutPlay Therapy Clinic/Introduction to AutPlay Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, 07/01/23
• Creating a Sensory Affirming Office and Playroom, AutPlay Therapy, 07/01/23
• Interpersonal Neurobiology of Play Therapy, Play Strong Therapy Center, 07/01/23
• Introduction to Compassion as a Resilience Tool for Helping Professionals, Center for Adolescent Studies, Inc., 07/01/23
• Introduction to First Play: Theoretical Foundations, Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services, LLC, 07/01/23
• Neurodiversity Affirming Play Therapy, Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services, LLC, 07/01/23
• Play Therapy Theories: A Basic Overview, Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services, LLC, 07/01/23
• Resilience and Self-Care Basics for Helping Professionals, Center for Adolescent Studies, Inc., 07/01/23
• Small Steps Can Lead to Big Changes: Goal Setting in Schools Using Solution-Focused Play Therapy, California Association for Play Therapy, 07/01/23
• The Power of Parents in the Play Therapy Room, Jen Taylor Play Therapy Services, LLC, 07/01/23
• Understanding Ableism and Neurodiversity in Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, 07/01/23
• Building Trust & Communication with Youth, Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., 06/01/23
• Foundational Skills of Cognitive Processing Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina, 06/01/23
• Peer Conflict Mediation, Broward County Public Schools, 06/01/23
• Using Metaphor in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Contextual Consulting Ltd, 06/01/23
• Attachment Vitamins: Interactive Course on Early Childhood Attachment, Stress, and Trauma, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), 05/01/23
• Collective Trauma and the Social Construction of Meaning, AATBS – Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences, 05/01/23
• Teaching Mindfulness to Teens, Center for Adolescent Studies, Inc., 05/01/23
• The 12 Core Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), 05/01/23
• Using the Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators, National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN), 05/01/23
• Collaborative Problem Solving with Hard to Engage Kids and Teens, Playful Integration with Heather FD, 04/01/23
• 504 Liaison, Frontline Education, 01/01/23
• Behavioral Threat Assessment CSTAG-1 & CSTAG-2, Navigate360, 01/01/23
• Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid Trainings, 01/01/23
• Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-100 & ICS-200, FEMA, 10/01/22
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Florida Department of Children and Families, 09/01/22
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Support in the Classroom, BEESS/Professional Development Alternatives, 09/01/22
• Back to School: Building Social Emotional Learning Opportunities, Mental Health America, 08/01/22
• Children's Functional Assessment Rating Scale, Florida Department of Children and Families, 08/01/22, 802066900
• Functional Assessment Rating Scale, Florida Department of Children and Families, 08/01/22, 805065100
• Civil Rights Annual Training for SNAP-Ed, 07/01/22
• Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Module 1, DCF Education & Training, 07/01/22
• Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Module 2, DCF Education & Training, 07/01/22
• Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Module 3, DCF Education and Training, 07/01/22
• Security Awareness Training, DCF Education & Training, 07/01/22
• HIPAA Basics, DCF Education & Training, 07/01/22
• Sexual Harassment Prevention, DCF Education & Training, 07/01/22
• Domestic Violence for Mental Health Professionals, Florida Board of Mental Health and Counseling, 05/01/22, 5020641
• Florida Laws for Mental Health Professionals, Florida Board of Mental Health and Counseling, 05/01/22, 5020641
• HIV/AIDS Infection Control, Florida Board of Mental Health and Counseling, 05/01/22, 5020641
• Motivational Interviewing, The Caring Place @Miami Rescue Mission, 04/01/21
• CBT for Depression and Suicidality, Cognitive Behavior Institute, 01/01/21
• De-Escalating Children in Crisis, Cognitive Behavior Institute, 12/01/20
• Interpersonal Neurobiology in Trauma, Cognitive Behavior Institute, 11/01/20
• Crisis Prevention Intervention, The Caring Place @Miami Rescue Mission / Broward Outreach, 08/01/20
• National Healthcare Disaster certification, American Red Cross, 06/01/20
• Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance, 01/01/21
• HIPPA Training (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Nova Southeastern University, 01/01/18
• Certified Personal Trainer, National Federation of Professional Trainers, 01/01/15
• Paralegal Certificate, University of Miami, 01/01/13
• Legal Secretary Certificate, Nova Southeastern University, 01/01/11
• English as a Second Language, Southern New Hampshire University, 01/01/02

• Portuguese, native
• English, fluent
• Spanish, competent

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel