LIBERTY BRADFORD
Quincy,MA
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Professional with a proven track record in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Addiction Counselor
Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center
Boston, MA
03.2025 - Current
- Managed caseload of 50-60 patients
- Conducted intake and assessment of new patients, coordinating with medical providers
- Led specialized groups: Cocaine Cessation, Grief & Recovery, Recovery Arts, Parenting in Recovery
- Provided individualized counseling to clients, facilitating recovery and personal growth
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs, enhancing therapeutic outcomes
- Provided crisis intervention services to ensure client safety to meet immediate support needs
- Educated clients about available community resources to encourage ongoing recovery support & holistic wellness
- Maintained accurate records in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies (EMR system: SMART)
- Served as Staff Liaison for quarterly Patient Advisory Committee.
Content Creator & Livestream Coordinator
The Shift - Online Mental Health
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 11.2025
- Developed engaging content for mental health awareness across multiple platforms
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure accuracy and relevance of information
- Implemented SEO strategies to enhance online visibility and audience reach
- Conducted research on trending topics to create timely and relevant content
- Strengthened content through proofreading and editing
- Supported talent before and during livestream events
MFT Trainee
Antioch University Community Clinic - School Based Program
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed a case load of 12 students weekly
- Delivered individual therapy sessions to a diverse population of adolescent students, fostering emotional well-being and resilience
- Enhanced client relationships by providing tailored therapy sessions based on individual needs and goals
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health issues, guiding appropriate interventions and referrals
- Delivered CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness
- Trauma informed care
- Grief counseling provided
- Collaborated with school staff to develop tailored intervention strategies for student mental health needs
Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
Blessed Physical Therapy
Culver City, CA
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Facilitated group and individual yoga & mindfulness sessions, to support patient's transition out of physical therapy and ongoing care
- Created yoga sets tailored to individual patient's needs
- Collaborated with physical therapists to integrate yoga and mindfulness practices into post-rehabilitation plans
- Trained clients in meditation techniques and mindful practices for daily integration
- Assessed client progress through regular feedback and adjusted strategies accordingly
Yoga Educator
Westchester YMCA
Los Angeles, CA
01.2009 - 06.2019
- Taught a Yoga & Mindfulness in Schools program (K-8) to 400+ students weekly fulfilling physical education standard and stoking emotional intelligence skills
- Led an Adult Group Yoga class for a decade
- Created diverse yoga programs tailored to various skill levels
- Achieved a calm and focused learning environment, guiding students through meditation and breathing techniques
- Referred students to outside resources when requested
- Organized workshops and events promoting mindfulness, well-being, and physical fitness within the community
- Enriched students' understanding of holistic health by weaving digestible aspects of yogic philosophy into lessons alongside practical movement & breathing instruction
Senior Aide
The Women's Conference
Los Angeles, CA
05.2004 - 01.2011
- Served (then) First Lady of CA Maria Shriver, Executive Staff & BOD at the HQ of the annual Governor's Conference on Women ("The Women's Conference"), drawing 20,000+ attendees over 4 days in Long Beach, CA
- Served as BOD liaison & scribe at meetings
- Coordinated team calls of 60+
- Coordinated logistics for meetings & events, ensuring seamless execution of schedules and resources
- Managed communication with speakers, sponsors & non-profit org's, fostering strong relationships and collaboration
- Served as a VIP escort to honorees and dignitaries
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Los Angeles
Culver City, CA06-2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
Cornish College of The Arts
Seattle, WA05-1997
Skills
- Addicted Family Systems
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Expressive Arts
- Multicultural competence
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Rapport building
- Self-awareness
- Sense of humor
- Trauma-informed
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Addiction Counselor
Boston Comprehensive Treatment Center
03.2025 - Current
MFT Trainee
Antioch University Community Clinic - School Based Program
08.2023 - 06.2024
Content Creator & Livestream Coordinator
The Shift - Online Mental Health
04.2021 - 11.2025
Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher
Blessed Physical Therapy
04.2017 - 09.2020
Yoga Educator
Westchester YMCA
01.2009 - 06.2019
Senior Aide
The Women's Conference
05.2004 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
Cornish College of The Arts