Certifications & Affiliations
Certifications & Training
I have been a practicing LPC for 20 years and have spent the last 20+ years as a Mental Health professional. I obtained my LPC-S in 2018.
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am required to obtain 40 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every two years to ensure that I am keeping my skills fresh and staying up to date on the latest regulations and best practices in the field of counseling.
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Below is a list of formal classroom training and certifications that I have completed over the years:​​
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OCD and Perinatal Mental Health (2024)
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Supporting Jewish Clients During Active War and a Rise in Antisemitism (2023)
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The Ethics of Self Disclosure in Therapy (2023)
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Neuro Affective Relational Model (NARM) Masters (2023)
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Neuro Affective Relational Model (Narm) Level 2 (2022)
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Simple Approaches to Complex Bereavement (2022)
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Transcending the Binary: A Journey Into Transgender Mental Health (2021)
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The Future of Mental Health in the Black Community (2021)
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Privacy Training for Counselors (2021)
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) (2020)
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Pairing Psychedelics and Psychology (2020)
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Introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for Clinicians (2020)
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CBT for Anxiety & Related Disorders (2020)
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2020)
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Creating and Implementing a Postpartum Mental Health Plan for Mothers and their Support Person (2020)
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New Telemental Health Practices: Ethics, Rules and Clinical Considerations (2019)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2019)
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The Business of Private Practice (2019)
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Kerrville Forensic Conference (2019)
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Motivational Interviewing (2019)
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Internal Family Systems (2019)
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Non-Violent Communication (2019)
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LPC Supervisor (2018)
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (2016)
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Licensed Professional Counselor - State of Texas (2013)
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Certified CANS (Child Assessment of Needs & Strengths) (2013)
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Infant Mental Health Training (2013)
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Trauma Informed Care (2013)
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CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified (2012)
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Motivational Interviewing (2012)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Indiana (2011)
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Trauma-Focused CBT (2010)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - Illinois (2009)
Affiliations
I am also always looking to join groups that I feel better broaden my background and encourage me to continue to develop. To date, I am affiliated with:
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
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American Counseling Association - February 2019
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Facility Dangerous Review Board - October 2019
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Texas Association of Infant Mental Health (Austin chapter)-November 2013