Adina Beth Rubin, MSW, CSWA, QMHP, CADC-I
Adina Beth Rubin, MSW, CSWA, QMHP, CADC-I, is an accomplished social worker and behavioral health provider based in Portland, Oregon. With over a decade of experience in mental health care, addiction counseling, and social work, she has developed expertise in trauma-informed therapy, holistic wellness, and integrating traditional and alternative medicine approaches. Adina earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) in Social Change and Innovation from the University of Southern California, where she focused on designing solutions that improve well-being and access to care for diverse communities. Her professional journey is informed by her military service, experience in hospitality, and dedication to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges holistically. Throughout her career, Adina Beth has held leadership and clinical roles across a range of settings, including outpatient programs, residential treatment, and digital health platforms. She has served as a Mental Health Supervisor at Crestview Recovery and currently provides individualized therapy and behavioral health consulting at Ally Counseling, as well as through her own venture, The Center of the Cosmos. Her work emphasizes uncovering root causes of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, helping clients move from minimal functioning to actively pursuing social, educational, and personal growth. She integrates mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and wellness practices into her therapeutic approach, modeling the skills she teaches her clients to manage stress and foster resilience. Beyond her clinical expertise, Adina is a skilled program designer and innovator, creating holistic care models that bridge traditional therapy and multimodal digital platforms. She is actively involved in professional networks focused on behavioral health, recovery, and social change, including the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers and the Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys Latin dancing, horseback riding, beach walks, and spending time with the ocean, while cherishing personal milestones such as driving her 2010 Dodge Challenger, 6-speed manual, with her service dog, Reba, perched regally in her throne in the front seat. Her dedication to compassionate, comprehensive care reflects a lifelong commitment to helping others thrive emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
• CSWA
• QMHP-C
• NPI
• CAQH
• Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC I)
• University of Southern California - MSW
• Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
• The Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the depth of my clinical training, my ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, my commitment to evidence-based practice, and my passion for creating accessible, collaborative care environments.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering behavioral health to pursue continuous learning, stay curious, embrace collaboration, and always center compassion and respect in both their clinical work and professional relationships.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I see the biggest challenge in my field as addressing systemic barriers to mental health access. At the same time, the greatest opportunity is building capacity across disciplines by using technology and integrative care models to deliver personalized support to more people in need.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life include compassion, integrity, collaboration, cultural humility, and a steadfast belief in social justice, as well as in the potential for healing and growth in every individual.
Outside of work, I am passionate about community engagement, mental health advocacy, and fostering creative self-expression and resilience in others, drawing inspiration from both traditional healing practices and holistic approaches to well-being.