Alexia Y Cadenas
Cape Coral
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to diverse populations across outpatient, school-based, and recovery settings. Skilled in crisis assessment, treatment planning, and trauma-informed care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Adept at interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation, and delivering compassionate, client-centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
The Traveling Therapist, LLC
07.2025 - Current
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs.
- Provide individual, family, couples counseling and group therapy sessions to foster emotional healing and personal growth.
Primary Therapist
Calusa Recovery
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client recovery goals.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
Mental Health Professional – Ambulatory
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, promoting emotional well-being and coping strategies among clients.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client mental health needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
Therapist
Palm Beach Healing Institute
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions for adolescents and young adults.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on clinical assessments, client goals, and evidence-based practices.
Outpatient Therapist / School-Based Intervention Counselor
Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA)
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to identify and support approximately 60 at-risk students annually.
- Delivered on-site individual and family counseling using evidence-based interventions for substance use and mental health concerns.
- Implemented screenings, early intervention programs, and individualized treatment plans for adolescents.
- Promoted healthy coping strategies and increased substance use awareness through prevention-focused programming.
Education
Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2021
Skills
- Clinical Documentation & Professional Writing (formal presentations, grant writing, content management, etc)
- Evidence-Based Modalities: CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, Trauma-Informed Care, EFT
- Crisis Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Group, Individual, couples counseling, and Family Therapy
- Empathy, Compassion, and Rapport Building
- EHR Systems: Epic, Kipu, SimplePractice, FSFN, TherapyNotes
Accomplishments
- Honored by Florida Atlantic University as an inductee of the Parliament of Owls for exceptional leadership and academic achievement in 2025
- Featured in the Palm Beach Post in 2025
- Received the Outstanding Young Leaders Award in 2021 and 2024
- Received a C.A.R.E.S award (peer nominated) twice during my time at the Healthcare District of Palm Beach County in 2024 and in 2025
- Awarded “Student of the Year” in the Women’s Leadership Institute by Florida Atlantic University in March 2023
- Made an appearance in the "Honest Provider podcast" in 2025, highlighting my personal and professional experiences, as well as discussed important topics in healthcare
- Gave two workshops for NASW Broward and Palm Beach County in 2024 and 2025
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Child Welfare Case Manager (CWCM)
- CPR / AED / BLS
- Mental Health First Aid
- Project Management (PMI)
- Play Therapy (Foundational Training)
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
The Traveling Therapist, LLC
07.2025 - Current
Primary Therapist
Calusa Recovery
05.2025 - 06.2025
Mental Health Professional – Ambulatory
Healthcare District of Palm Beach County
05.2024 - 05.2025
Therapist
Palm Beach Healing Institute
04.2024 - 05.2025
Outpatient Therapist / School-Based Intervention Counselor
Drug Abuse Treatment Association (DATA)
05.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing
Florida Atlantic University