Hi, I’m
Adia Smith-Young
Miami,FL
"Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn't mean you can, should, or need to do it alone."
Lisa Olivera
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Offering 18 years providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to diverse populations. Specializing in individuals and families that are experiencing poverty, disabilities, and/or with a diagnosis of a mental illness/mental health disorder/behavioral health disorders, Bringing a wealth of experience in behavior modification for youth and employ a client-centered approach to foster positive change. Skilled in Brief Systems Therapy for families with a strong foundation in cultural competence, creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic environment where clients can explore their unique strengths and navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
01.2006 - Current
Job overview
- Provided clinical services within private sector
- Conducted thorough assessments and diagnoses of clients, identifying appropriate treatment goals and strategies.
- Completed accurate and timely documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintained caseload of 15 or more clients per week providing individual, family, and couple's sessions
- Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural competence in counseling sessions.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Special Education Teacher ASD/IND
01.1999 - Current
Job overview
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally/intellectually challenged students
- Developed 50 IEPs yearly tailored to individual student needs defining students' learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism/ intellectual disabilities to increase test scores
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Children's Psychiatric Center
Educational Specialist II
01.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Administered remediation program for children with seasonal farm working families
- Maintained updated records on more that 40 client charts
- Formulated reading and mathematics curriculum
Family Counseling Services
Mental Health Counselor Intern
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Completed over 100 intakes and interviews
- Provided individual and group counseling
- Documented all records, treatment plans, and clinical notes
- Conducted psycho-educational groups within community
- Provided familial and individual crisis counseling
Education
Carlos Albizu UniversityMiami, FL
M.S from Mental Health Counseling
2006
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
B.A from Special Education
1999
Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FL
A.A Special Education
1996
Skills
- Supporting Diverse Populations
- Cultural Competence
- Boundary Setting/Ethical Practices
- Group Facilitation
- Individual / Couples Therapy
- Family Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Postpartum Depression
- Community Program Referrals
- Rapport Building
Affiliations
American Mental Health Counselors Association, The Association for Play Therapy, Miami- Dade County Special Olympics
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice
01.2006 - Current
Educational Specialist II
Children's Psychiatric Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Family Counseling Services
01.2004 - 01.2005
Special Education Teacher ASD/IND
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
01.1999 - Current
Carlos Albizu University
M.S from Mental Health Counseling
Florida International University
B.A from Special Education
Miami Dade College
A.A Special Education