Starasia Hollins
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Mental health professional specializing in individualized counseling and effective crisis intervention. Proven success in creating tailored treatment plans that enhance client outcomes and foster emotional health. Collaborative team player committed to continuous professional development and applying innovative therapeutic techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Footprints Mental Health Counseling
The Bronx, New York
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions aimed at promoting emotional health and equipping participants with effective coping mechanisms.
- Analyzed client situations to identify specific needs and developed customized treatment plans to enhance client outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records, ensuring accurate reporting for ongoing care.
Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Jamaica, NY
12.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with educators to design and execute lesson plans aligned with curriculum goals and educational philosophies.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop behavior intervention plans, fostering a positive and inclusive educational environment.
- Facilitated student learning objectives by providing personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied behavior modeling and tailored instructional methods to enhance students' social skills development.
- Supported classroom management strategies to increase student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Functional Family Therapist
The Children's Village
Jamaica, NY
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided mental health and counseling services to children and families, fostering healthy relationship development.
- Delivered counseling services to children and families dealing with familial issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to establish therapeutic goals and build strong professional relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure consistent care and reduce service diversion.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with company standards.
School Counselor Intern
P371K Lillian Rashkis High School
Brooklyn, NY
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and parents to provide targeted counseling support that addressed individual student needs.
- Guided students in addressing behavioral and academic challenges related to mental or physical impairments.
- Guided students in making informed academic decisions regarding college and career paths, utilizing assessments of interests and strengths to align goals.
- Designed tailored educational programs (EPs) to enhance learning outcomes for students with unique challenges.
- Championed educational excellence by fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust, enhancing student engagement and collaboration.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
Residential Counselor
Institute for Community Living
Brooklyn, NY
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Assessed client needs and developed tailored treatment plans while coordinating access to essential resources for clients and families.
- Designed and implemented psycho-educational and activity therapy groups aimed at improving client outcomes.
- Coordinated collaboration among mental health professionals to ensure consistent and comprehensive patient care.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches to facilitate client progress and well-being.
- Guided clients through discharge transitions, providing encouragement and reassurance to enhance comfort and ease.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY05-2026
Master of Education - School Counseling
Touro College
New York, NY12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NY05-2010
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Counseling Techniques
- Family assessments
- Crisis management
- Behavioral development
- Emotional regulation
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting
- School Violence Prevention
- Dignity For All Students Act
- School counselor provisional, 02/17
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Footprints Mental Health Counseling
10.2025 - Current
Functional Family Therapist
The Children's Village
07.2022 - 03.2024
School Counselor Intern
P371K Lillian Rashkis High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Educational Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
12.2012 - Current
Residential Counselor
Institute for Community Living
05.2010 - 09.2012
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
New York Institute of Technology
Master of Education - School Counseling
Touro College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Medgar Evers College