Jayla Streeter
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Empathetic and self-directed therapist with excellent active listening and verbal communication skills. Facilitates family, couples and individual counseling sessions to help clients pinpoint underlying emotions triggering instability and conflict. Maintains records and makes written and oral reports concerning client care, counseling and therapeutic activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual and Family Therapist
Pathways Transition Programs
Decatur, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs and therapeutic goals.
- Educated families on coping strategies and mental health resources for ongoing support.
- Delivered outpatient services to clients requesting family therapy and covered mental health and substance disorders presenting dysfunctional syndromes.
- Maintained client records, including documentation of all interactions, treatments, and outcomes.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine suitability for family therapy services.
- Advised parents on how to handle challenging behaviors exhibited by children or adolescents.
- Encouraged open dialogue between family members while also teaching them appropriate boundaries for conversations around sensitive topics.
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
Graduate Assistant
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist with the organization of Assessment of Learning reports for all programs (integrated health sciences, teacher preparation, coaching, and public health).
- Process department admissions
- Collect, organize, and process admission applications each semester
- Build a graduate database.
- Help with special events and Student Success initiatives
School Social Worker Intern
Douglas County School District
Douglasville, GA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and create appropriate interventions.
- Conducted home visits to connect with families and provide relevant resources.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents and children.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Joined IEP meetings to observe plan development and goal establishment.
- Respond to individual referrals to address barriers to academic, health, wellness, attendance, etc.
- Respond to referrals for students identified as truant (with 8 to 10 unexcused absences), i.e. sending notices, scheduling meetings, etc.
- Conduct a needs assessment with individual families of truant students to address barriers to attendance issues.
Fellowship
Kennesaw State University Athletic Association
Kennesaw, GA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented consistent bi-weekly mindfulness program spanning 20 weeks to enhance student well-being.
- Guided participants in exercises and meditation to enhance practices.
- Collaborated with the supervisor and the team to facilitate a mindfulness lecture and meditation.
S.A.F.E. Center Intern
Ronald McNair High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized existing resources effectively, such as the food pantry and clothing closet, to distribute to students and their families.
- Engaged with local community organizations to fulfill student needs.
- Develop and analyze comprehensive evaluations of student needs.
- Held mentor groups that assisted in guiding students away from nonproductive or negative behaviors.
Student Success Coach
Kennesaw State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Connected with external agencies and internal departments to implement programs and services in support of well-rounded students
- Counsels, provides guidance and connects students with appropriate campus resources to assist with questions, interests, issues and concerns
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Collaborates with campus partners who provide resources and specialize services for HOPE eligible student population
College And Career Adviser
Georgia State University
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided low-income, first-generation high school students with information on such topics as college degree programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade schools, technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
- Coordinated and executed four large-scale events, such as Decision Day, designed to promote and celebrate college enrollment.
- Collaborated with in-school partners such as Communities in Schools Atlanta, Achieve Atlanta, and Upward Bound Trio.
- Assists students in defining academic, personal, and career goals
- Supports students in building life skills, encourages co-curricular and extracurricular involvement, and facilitates leadership development in pursuit of career readiness.
Education
Master's of Social Work -
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2021
High school or equivalent -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA05-2017
Skills
- Effective team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Case management
- Emotional awareness
- Project management
- Client assessment
- Mindfulness techniques
- Mental health support
- Client advocacy
- Collaborative approach
- Academic advising
- Student assistance
Affiliations
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Accomplishments
Fall 2017, Summer 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2020
Timeline
Individual and Family Therapist
Pathways Transition Programs
05.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Kennesaw State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Social Worker Intern
Douglas County School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Fellowship
Kennesaw State University Athletic Association
08.2023 - 05.2024
S.A.F.E. Center Intern
Ronald McNair High School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Student Success Coach
Kennesaw State University
08.2023 - 05.2024
College And Career Adviser
Georgia State University
07.2021 - 06.2023
Master's of Social Work -
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of West Georgia
High school or equivalent -
Jonesboro High School
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