NADIA LAFRANCE
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Self-driven and compassionate professional with over six years of experience in behavioral health, academic advising, and executive-level operations. Skilled in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and group facilitation, with a strong foundation in psychology and holistic healing. Currently building a purpose-led wellness brand focused on spiritual guidance, ancestral healing, and self-empowerment. Known for fusing emotional intelligence with practical leadership, and for approaching each role with clarity, empathy, and vision. Committed to advancing equity and personal transformation in both clinical and community-based spaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder | Spiritual Midwife
Self-employed
Remote
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and launched a wellness-based platform focused on spiritual midwifery, intuitive healing, and trauma-informed coaching for women navigating personal transformation.
- Designed and facilitated original programs blending ancestral wisdom, somatic practices, and psycho-spiritual integration.
- Created digital offerings including guided meditations, ritual workshops, and reflective writing experiences to support emotional healing and self-reclamation.
- Built a growing online community through conscious branding, soulful content creation, and heart-centered client engagement.
- Provide one-on-one mentorship, incorporating intuitive guidance and holistic tools to support clients in reconnecting with their purpose, boundaries, and self-worth.
Executive Assistant
REGENT Craft
Quonset, RI
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted the CEO with administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements and expense reports.
- Developed presentations for board meetings and other key stakeholders.
- Researched industry trends and developments to provide informed recommendations to the CEO.
- Managed special projects as assigned by the CEO in a timely manner.
- Provided support to other executives within the organization as required.
Behavioral Health Technician | Per Diem
Banner Behavioral Health
, AZ
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions in detox and psych units to promote patient wellness and independence
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge
- Identify behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognize signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs and mental health disorders
Academic Advisor/Administrator
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
, AZ
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.
Psychiatric Technician
State Of Rhode Island
Cranston, RI
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with clients and facilitated activities designed to improve socialization skills.
Milieu Therapist
Bradley Hospital
, RI
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and de- escalated intense/life threatening situations
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety and physical or substance abuse
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our patients needs
Education
Certification - Advanced Holistic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe, AZ10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Theology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Group facilitation
- Patient rapport
- Program development
- Intuitive coaching
- Effective communication
Timeline
Founder | Spiritual Midwife
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant
REGENT Craft
08.2023 - 12.2024
Academic Advisor/Administrator
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
11.2021 - 11.2022
Behavioral Health Technician | Per Diem
Banner Behavioral Health
09.2020 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Technician
State Of Rhode Island
03.2018 - 05.2020
Milieu Therapist
Bradley Hospital
12.2017 - 03.2019
Certification - Advanced Holistic Practitioner, Yoga Teacher
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology, Theology
La Salle University
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