Iyanna S. Stoudemire LMFT CADC-1
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients. Exceptional written, organization, and communication skills, PC literate, proficient in Department of Mental Health paperwork, and Evidence Based Practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Family Life Counselor
Leidos
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted positive mental health among service members and their families by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced family resilience by providing comprehensive counseling and support services to military families.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations on topics relevant to military life, empowering clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage stressors effectively.
- Served as a liaison between service members'' families and local schools to address educational concerns related to frequent relocations or parental absence due to deployment.
- Implemented individual and group counseling sessions for military personnel, addressing mental health, stress management, and relationship issues.
- Assisted families in navigating the unique challenges of military life by offering guidance on available resources both within the military community and beyond.
Mental Health Clinician (Remote)
Mood Health
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources, addressing clients'' social determinants of health needs effectively.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Mental Health Clinician
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Responsible for providing mental health services to children throughout Kern County School District. Assess and create intervention plans consistent with best practice and evidence-base treatments. Provide interventions to teachers, parents, and school administration. Provide social work services to assist in connecting families to local resources. Create social emotional goals for Individualized Education Program's (IEP). Monitor progress and collect data related to IEP's goals. Work closely with outside mental health providers. Maintain appropriate records of services rendered.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
MAT Assessor
Star View Community Services
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for comprehensive and strength based clinical assessments of children placed in out of home care
- Work collaboratively with Department of Children and Family Services, foster parents, biological parents, medical professionals, and the Regional Center, in order to determine appropriate services, needs, and appropriate placement.
Clinical Social Worker
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2014
- Responsible for case documentation, written reports, and correspondence with other agencies involved with the client
- Facilitate teen social skills group
- Provide crises intervention, case management services, which include but not limited to: Monitoring clients in the Medication Support service program and referrals to outside or internal resources, as needed
- Maintains competency skills including the ability to interact with customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Therapist
Drew Child Development
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Provide direct clinical services to children and families, including individual, group and family treatment
- Responsible for assessing, conducting intake interview process, and providing psychotherapy to children diagnosed with moderate to severe mental illnesses
- Collaborate with professionals both within the agency and outside the agency, as appropriate
- Responsible for case documentation, written reports, and correspondence with other agencies involved with the client
- Provides case management services as needed which include but not limited to: Monitoring clients in the Medication Support Service Program & referrals to outside or internal resources, as needed.
Education
Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Studies
Los Angeles Training Institute Alcohol And Drug
Palmdale, CA07.2019
License Marriage And Family Therapist - Psychology
License Marriage And Family Therapist
Board Of Behavioral Science09.2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University
Culver City, CA09.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Antioch University
Culver City, CA09.2002
A.A., Associate Degree of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Compton Community College
Compton, CA06.1998
Diploma - General Studies
Carson High School
Carson, CA1995
Skills
- Mental Health Therapy
- Addiction Treatment
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Case Planning and Management
- Progress Notes Updates
- Client Care
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- CBT
- Build Coping Skills
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Treatment
- Depression Treatment
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Military Family Life Counselor
Leidos
08.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician (Remote)
Mood Health
05.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Kern County Superintendent Of Schools
03.2016 - 08.2023
MAT Assessor
Star View Community Services
04.2014 - 03.2016
Clinical Social Worker
St. Francis Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2014
Therapist
Drew Child Development
10.2008 - 10.2010
License Marriage And Family Therapist - Psychology
License Marriage And Family Therapist
Certified Alcohol And Drug Counselor - Addiction Studies
Los Angeles Training Institute Alcohol And Drug
Master of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Antioch University
A.A., Associate Degree of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Compton Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Carson High School
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