Mia Jeffries Sullivan
Upland,CA
Summary
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional work ethic and a positive, motivated attitude in all professional endeavors. Committed to addressing clients' needs with empathy and compassion while adhering to the NASW Code of Ethics. Aspiring to become a fully licensed social worker in California, specializing in trauma, with a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and counseling methodologies. Equipped with active listening and effective communication skills, focused on fostering positive change and personal growth in clients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Therapist (LMSW)
The Chestnut Group
Evansville, IN
12.2025 - 08.2026
- Licensed Therapist (LMSW): Duties included… Writing S.O.A.P notes in simple practice, uploading documents, implementing Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) for CAC clients, individual and family therapy sessions, MDT meetings, attending weekly supervision, and assisting interns when needed. I utilized a humanistic approach with all my clients.
- I have experience with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, autism, ADHD, and trauma.
- I’ve utilized CBT, TF-CBT, MI, and DBT modalities.
Mental Health Technician
Southwestern Behavioral
Evansville, IN
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Mental Health Technician: Duties included…Medication administration, medication documentation in SmartCare, preparing meals for residents, interacting with residents to improve their interactive and independent skills, taking residents on community outings, documenting residents’ mental health/integrated skills/ and their goal progression.
- I have experience with individuals with schizophrenia, schizoaffective, autism, bipolar I, BPD, MDD, anxiety, and addictions.
Education
CORE 40 Diploma -
F.J. Reitz High School
05-2018
Master of Social Work - undefined
Indiana University Indianapolis
12-2025
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Psychology
University of Southern Indiana
06-2023
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Indiana State University
12-2018
Skills
- Anxiety & Depression reduction
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Family therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health assessment
- Individual therapy
- Suicide prevention
- Trauma-informed
Certification
Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)- Indiana- March 2026-present
Timeline
Licensed Therapist (LMSW)
The Chestnut Group
12.2025 - 08.2026
Mental Health Technician
Southwestern Behavioral
09.2023 - 12.2025
Master of Social Work - undefined
Indiana University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Psychology
University of Southern Indiana
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Indiana State University
CORE 40 Diploma -
F.J. Reitz High School
Summary of Skills
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
- Trained/certified since April 2025, CFTSI is a brief (5-8 session), evidence-based early mental health treatment specifically developed for implementation with children, adolescents, and their caregivers during the acute phase of trauma response, after a recent traumatic event or after a recent disclosure of abuse in a forensic interview, such as in a Child Advocacy Center (CAC). This treatment has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing traumatic stress symptoms and reducing or interrupting PTSD and related anxiety and depressive disorders, including for children who have had extensive trauma histories before the most recent event that precipitated their referral for CFTSI. Children participating in CFTSI consistently experience a significant decrease in trauma symptoms, as do participating caregivers.
WELLE Training
- As an employee at Southwestern Behavioral, I am required to take a WELLE course to be better equipped to handle different situations involving clients’ safety and wellness, along with my own.
CAC Forensic Interview Training
- A 6-hour training, which consisted of learning about how detectives interview adult perpetrators vs. child and adolescent victims. The training was led by a detective and a forensic psychologist.
Internships
Southwestern Behavioral, Evansville, IN: August 2024-December 2024
- Duties included… Shadowing therapists/skills coach/ care coordinator. Doing intake and care coordination for clients. Inputting documents in the SmartCare system. Getting an ANSA certification.
The Chestnut Group, Evansville, IN: May 2025-December 2025
- Duties included… Getting CFTSI certified/trained, attending MDT meetings, and weekly supervision, implementing CFTSI with CAC clients, CAC forensic interview training, and progress/S.O.A. P notes within simple practice.