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Mikayla Samy

Macomb

Summary

Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. .

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Care Supportive Visitation Coach

Orchards Children's Services
Macomb
06.2023 - Current
  • Monitored visits between biological parents and their children placed in out-of-home settings.
  • Provided education on parenting skills, health issues, financial planning, substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies to families receiving services through the agency.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed by intervening in situations involving family conflict or potential danger to the child's safety.

Adoption Specialist

Orchards Children's Services
Southfield
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Screened prospective adoptive parents for eligibility requirements, such as criminal background checks, financial stability and home inspections.
  • Assisted clients in completing required paperwork for filing an application for adoption.
  • Drafted legal documents related to adoption proceedings, such as petitions for guardianship or termination of parental rights.

Residential Counselor

CAO/CFO Home LLC
Southfield
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Performed regular room checks for cleanliness standards as well as security purposes.
  • Coordinated weekly house meetings where residents can express concerns or share ideas.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
12-2021

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Client assessment
  • Case management
  • Effective communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Behavioral analysis

Internship/ Practicum

  • Completed 700 hours of supervised clinical training in a community-based mental health setting serving children, adolescents, and families involved in the child welfare system
  • Provided individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, and Motivational Interviewing
  • Conducted intake assessments, developed treatment plans, and maintained accurate clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards
  • Collaborated with case managers, foster care workers, and multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care and continuity of services

Timeline

Foster Care Supportive Visitation Coach

Orchards Children's Services
06.2023 - Current

Adoption Specialist

Orchards Children's Services
02.2022 - 06.2023

Residential Counselor

CAO/CFO Home LLC
09.2021 - 02.2022

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Oakland University