Tynisa Adams

Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of clinical counseling experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families across outpatient, school-based, behavioral health, and community settings. Experienced in clinical interviews, psychosocial assessment, diagnostic information gathering, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, clinical documentation, case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Clinical experience includes trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, grief, developmental needs, special education, family concerns, and significant psychosocial stressors.

Experienced collaborating with families, educators, healthcare professionals, and other service providers to address individual needs. Doctoral research focused on family mental health and psychological adaptation during times of crisis. Currently serves as a psychology professor teaching General Psychology, Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, and STSC Foundations.

Seeking a Post-Doctoral Psychology position to obtain supervised post-doctoral clinical experience and fulfill applicable requirements toward psychologist licensure.

School-Based Counselor/Therapist - Diagnostic Assessment Services (DAS) - Farmers Branch, TX

(2025-10 - 2026-05)

• Provided individual counseling to children and adolescents presenting with emotional, behavioral, developmental, educational, and psychosocial concerns.
• Conducted clinical interviews and gathered psychosocial, behavioral, and educational information to support assessment and treatment planning.
• Developed individualized treatment goals and developmentally appropriate interventions addressing anxiety, depression, trauma-related experiences, emotional regulation, self-esteem, behavioral concerns, peer relationships, family concerns, and life transitions.
• Reviewed IEPs, 504 plans, and educational records to inform counseling services and treatment goals.
• Participated in ARD meetings and collaborated with parents, educators, counselors, administrators, and other professionals.
• Provided psychoeducation and interventions addressing coping skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and adaptive behaviors.
• Maintained accurate, confidential clinical documentation and used electronic systems for service delivery and documentation.

Therapist - McKinley Counseling Firm - Texas

(2024-03 - 2025-03)

• Provided individual counseling for mental health, emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
• Utilized trauma-informed approaches, CBT, and motivational strategies based on client needs and treatment goals.
• Conducted clinical interviews, established treatment goals, monitored progress, and completed clinical documentation.
• Provided psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions addressing coping, emotional regulation, self-esteem, relationships, and psychosocial stressors.
• Established therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds and coordinated with referral sources as appropriate.
• Provided in-person and telehealth counseling services.

Behavior Support Specialist - Progressive Therapy / Progressive Steps Behavior Support

(2025-01 - 2025-06)

• Provided direct behavioral support to individuals with developmental and behavioral needs.
• Implemented individualized strategies addressing emotional regulation, communication, adaptive functioning, and positive behavior.
• Observed and documented behavioral patterns and responses to interventions.
• Collaborated with families, educators, clinicians, and treatment teams to support individualized needs.
• Maintained service documentation related to behavioral interventions and client progress.

Graduate Clinical Intern - Sundance Psychiatric Hospital & MHMR

(2012-08 - 2013-06)

• Provided supervised individual and group counseling to children and adolescents experiencing behavioral, emotional, trauma-related, and psychosocial concerns.
• Provided counseling support to clients experiencing significant mental health concerns, including suicidal ideation, under clinical supervision and established site procedures.
• Assisted with clinical assessment, treatment planning, case consultation, and documentation.
• Provided developmentally appropriate interventions addressing trauma, coping skills, emotional regulation, behavior, and interpersonal functioning.
• Collaborated with clinical staff regarding client needs, treatment, and continuity of care.

Psychology Professor - Tarrant County College

Teach undergraduate psychology courses addressing human behavior, psychological theory, research, social processes, and real-world applications.

• Courses Taught: General Psychology • Social Psychology • Human Sexuality • STSC Foundations
• Develop course materials aligned with learning objectives and psychological research.
• Facilitate discussions, case-based learning, and applied learning activities.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback supporting critical thinking and psychological literacy.
• Integrate empirical research and evidence-based psychological concepts into undergraduate instruction.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• Provided counseling, assessment, case management, and vocational rehabilitation services to veterans with disabilities.
• Conducted interviews and assessments to identify barriers, strengths, needs, and rehabilitation goals.
• Developed individualized rehabilitation plans and coordinated services with medical, educational, vocational, and community providers.
• Assisted individuals with disability adjustment, education, employment, and life-transition concerns.

Institutional Review Specialist - U.S. Department of Education

(2016-11 - 2025-06)

• Conducted complex reviews involving confidential records, interviews, documentation, data analysis, and written findings.
• Analyzed records and information to identify findings and prepare detailed professional reports.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and maintained confidentiality throughout review activities.

Personnel Specialist / NCO - U.S. Air Force

• Provided personnel and administrative support to military members and families regarding career, benefits, personnel, and life-transition matter.
• Maintained confidential personnel records and supported individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Developed strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) - Clinical Psychology - California Southern University (2022-02)

Graduate Certificate - Rehabilitation Counseling - University of North Texas (2014-05)

Master of Arts - Counseling - Dallas Baptist University (2013-05)

Master of Business Administration - University of Phoenix