India Andrews
Fall River,MA
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed School Adjustment Counselor with three years of clinical experience in community-based behavioral health settings and school-based clinical experience through a counseling internship. Experienced in providing individual and family psychotherapy, conducting comprehensive clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and families with diverse mental health and behavioral health needs. Skilled in crisis intervention, suicide and self-harm risk assessment, safety planning, and coordination of care with families, schools, and interdisciplinary providers. Dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care while fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive therapeutic environments that promote resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Master's Level Clinician
High Point Treatment Center
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to evaluate presenting symptoms, psychosocial factors, functional impairment, and safety risks, supporting diagnostic formulation and determination of appropriate level of care.
- Conduct suicide and self-harm risk assessments and develop individualized safety plans for patients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, abuse, or other acute safety concerns.
- Provide individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents aged 3–21 presenting with emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and trauma-focused interventions to address client needs.
- Coordinate referrals, follow-up care, and access to appropriate community and behavioral health services, including higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
School Adjustment Counselor Intern
Hayden McFadden Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered individual and group counseling to students facing emotional, behavioral, or social challenges, enhancing their academic engagement.
- Facilitated one-on-one and small group behavioral support for students displaying disruptive or unsafe behaviors, promoting a safer school environment.
- Participated in IEP, 504, and Student Support Team (SST) meetings, providing insights on students' social-emotional needs to inform tailored support strategies.
- Collaborated with school psychologists, administrators, and outside service providers to coordinate care and referrals.
ABA Therapist
ABA Therapist Behavioral Development and Educational Services, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Collected and analyzed data on client behavior and skill acquisition to inform individualized therapy strategies using discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment teaching (NET), and task analysis.
- Applied positive reinforcement and evidence-based strategies to effectively teach communication, social, daily living, and academic skills, enhancing clients' functional independence.
Education
Master of Education - Mental Health And School Adjustment Counseling
Cambridge College
Boston, MA06-2023
Bachelor of Science - English Studies, Minor in Criminal Justice, Concentration in Professional Writing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA12-2019
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Evidence based therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Care management
- Referral management
- Family counseling
- EHR documentation
- Time Management
- Organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)- Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions- Issued: July 2025 | Expires: December 2027
• School Adjustment Counselor License – Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)- All Levels, Initial- December 2023
• CANS/ECAS Training Certification-Massachusetts — July 2026
• CPR Certified – ProTrainings- May 2025
• Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Mental Wellbeing-September 2023
• Mandated Reporter Training – Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)- May 2023
Accomplishments
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 01/23
- Dean's List for 5 semesters, 09/17-05/19
- Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, 04/19
Timeline
Master's Level Clinician
High Point Treatment Center
01.2023 - Current
School Adjustment Counselor Intern
Hayden McFadden Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
ABA Therapist
ABA Therapist Behavioral Development and Educational Services, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Education - Mental Health And School Adjustment Counseling
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - English Studies, Minor in Criminal Justice, Concentration in Professional Writing
Fitchburg State University