BEZAWIT (Beza) ADDIS
Bethesda
Summary
Licensed psychotherapist with over eight years of clinical experience providing mental health and substance use services. Skilled in outpatient behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric settings, correctional facilities, and addiction treatment programs. Proficient in intake assessments, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation for court-mandated and high-acuity clients. Experienced in coordinating care with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, adept in timely documentation aligned with insurance, regulatory, and workplace requirements.. Recognized for quickly building trust, leading groups, and managing complex cases across all levels of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Therapeutic Links Behavioral Health Services
02.2019 - Current
- Deliver outpatient mental health care to individuals, couples, and families, including adolescents and adults, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and trauma-informed care.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy for concerns including custody issues, family separation, trauma, addiction, and mood disorders.
- Serve court-involved and court-mandated clients, offering care coordination and compliance documentation.
- Facilitate psychoeducational interventions related to emotional regulation, stress management, and mental health awareness.
- Respond to clinical crises, make referrals to higher levels of care, and collaborate with psychiatrists and community partners for continuity of care.
- Maintain clinical documentation that meets insurance and regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid and commercial payers.
Mental Health Professional
MHM Services Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Delivered individual and group therapy in inpatient psychiatric units within correctional facilities, addressing serious mental illness, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
- Facilitated educational and skills-based groups on substance use, anger management, trauma, coping skills, and independent living.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, to develop and update treatment plans.
- Responded to crises, conducted risk assessments, and created post-release care plans to support reentry.
- Supported client connections to community resources and advocated for clinical and social needs.
Mental Health Intern
Samaritan Inns
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Provided short-term counseling, supportive, intensive addictions treatment focused on assessment, goal-setting, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and individual counseling.
- Provided short-term, addiction-focused therapy for adults in early recovery, focusing on goal setting, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis education.
- Led psychoeducational groups on trauma, substance use, and HIV awareness.
- Conducted assessments, maintained documentation, and collaborated on discharge planning with care teams.
Therapist Intern
Southwestern Counseling Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided individual, couples, family, and group counseling for clients presenting with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma.
- Delivered crisis management services and participated in psychoeducation and prevention-focused activities.
- Coordinated treatment planning and referrals in a collaborative team setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southwestern College
Santa Fe, NM01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD01.2009
Skills
- Comprehensive assessment and treatment planning
- Individual, Couples, Family & Group Psychotherapy
- Experience with Court-Involved, Custody, Trauma, and Co-Occurring Cases
- Applied Experience: CBT, ACT, Exposure Therapy, IFS, Mindfulness-Based Emotional Processing
- Culturally Responsive, Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Care
- Collaborative Work with Physicians & Community Partners
- Documentation in Compliance with Insurance & Regulatory Standards
- Experience Preparing Fitness-for-Duty & Mental Health Leave Evaluations
- Proficient in EHR Systems, Google Workspace, and Telehealth Platforms
- Organized, Person-Centered, Ethical, and Adaptable
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Community mental health advocacy
Mind-body wellness (yoga, meditation, fitness)
Film, art, and storytelling for healing
Multicultural counseling approaches
Travel and global psychology
Timeline
Therapist
Therapeutic Links Behavioral Health Services
02.2019 - Current
Mental Health Professional
MHM Services Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
Mental Health Intern
Samaritan Inns
04.2014 - 09.2014
Therapist Intern
Southwestern Counseling Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Morgan State University
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Southwestern College
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