Mental Health Counseling Intern - The Therapy Labs by Rosa Barroso, LMHC - Miami Lakes, FL
(2026-01 - 2026-07)
Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults in an outpatient and telehealth setting.
- Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with anxiety, adjustment disorder, behavioral concerns, schizophrenia-spectrum symptoms, and difficulty adjusting to the transition into college.
- Supported LGBTQ+ clients in identity exploration and advocated for their needs within the treatment process and broader care team.
- Conducted intake interviews and mental status examinations; developed and updated an individualized treatment plan for every client on caseload.
- Completed suicide risk assessment and built collaborative safety plans with clients when risk indicators were present.
- Documented a progress note following every session in accordance with site and program standards.
- Participated in weekly individual supervision with a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and applied feedback directly to case conceptualization.
Mental Health Counseling Practicum Student - Online Christian Counseling Services - Telehealth
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
Provided individual counseling to adult and older adult clients in a fully remote telehealth setting.
- Provided individual counseling to adult and older adult clients (ages 30 to 65+) addressing depression, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration-related stressors, and court-involved matters related to substance possession.
- Helped clients process acute and ongoing stressors, identify coping strategies, and manage depressive symptoms across the course of treatment.
- Conducted mental status examinations and developed treatment plans, along with safety plans and risk assessment where clinically indicated.
- Maintained timely, accurate progress notes for all sessions and met all practicum documentation requirements.
- Carried a caseload under weekly supervision in a fully remote setting.
Targeted Children's Case Manager - Peace River Center
(2023 - 2023)
- Assisted children and families in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other community services.
- Coordinated quality treatment and support services efficiently, ensuring children had school-based support, meal plans, tutoring, and summer programming in place.
- Worked with families in crisis and under significant financial strain, maintaining clear communication and follow-through across multiple providers.
