ADELE AKROUSH
Northridge
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Elevation Behavioral Health, adept at developing personalized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy. Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and implement evidence-based interventions, while demonstrating strong communication skills and adaptability in high-pressure situations. Committed to fostering client growth and recovery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Elevation Behavioral Health
Agoura Hills
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for clients with mental health challenges.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and healing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment strategies as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during critical situations.
- Educated clients and families about mental health issues and treatment options.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate case records for compliance.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to provide support and education about addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Developed crisis intervention plans in response to urgent situations involving clients' mental health or safety concerns.
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for successful completion of program goals prior to returning home from residential facility stays.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessment of symptoms using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
Mental Health Clinician
Open Door Counseling
Reseda
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths and areas for improvement.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for clients with diverse mental health needs.
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies to support clients in distressing situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and resources for mental wellness management.
Behavioral Therapist
Institute for Effective Behavioral Interventions
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide individual and group counseling to felons who are currently registered as sex offenders
- Provide ways of coping and strategizing navigating current ways of life
- Provide resources such as places to live and work
- Conduct intake assessments such as Stable and LSCMI
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education And Psychology
12-2024
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
12.2021
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Diagnosis and evaluations
- Treatment plans
- Psychoeducation
- Group therapy facilitation
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Evidence-based interventions
- Behavioral health knowledge
- Treatment planning
- Client assessment
Certification
AMFT, 153977
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Elevation Behavioral Health
05.2025 - 12.2025
Mental Health Clinician
Open Door Counseling
09.2023 - 04.2025
Behavioral Therapist
Institute for Effective Behavioral Interventions
02.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education And Psychology
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge