
A licensed mental health counselor is a professional who has a master’s degree (M.A.) in psychology, counseling, or another mental health field. They work two years with a mental health professional after graduate school for licensing. They cannot perform medical procedures or prescribe medications.
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I have been fortunate in my professional experiences over the last 36 years. I have been able to work two to three positions at the same time. I was a child protection supervisor for 30 years. I have been a facilitator in groups at a batterers intervention program. For 24 years I have been an emergency mental health clinician with an emergency service program (ESP) seeing patients at area...

Yelena Kuzmina
West Palm Beach
Florida
Do you feel like you are battling with your Past in the Present? END the battle with your past, STOP the suffer so you live more FULFILLED life you deserve! Feelings of sadness and frustration bring you nowhere and you afraid to let it go. Your life brings little excitement and you are holding yourself back. Every day you seem to go on "autopilot" and hesitate to bring any change. What if I tel...

Hi! I'm glad you're here :) I am a trauma trained therapist who works with individuals struggling with trauma-related symptoms such as, flashbacks, trauma memories, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, feelings of shame, guilt, anger or emotional numbness. Clients I work with may also be struggling with interpersonal relationships, insecurities/ low self-confidence, anxiety or stress. Clients who co...

I work from a client centered approach with adolescents thru adults. The process includes identification of strengths and needs. I use eclectic techniques in session. The goals are intended to develop skills to mitigate concerns and empower the client. I look forward to meeting you....

Does it ever feel that part of you wants one thing while another part is telling you something else? Your inner critic is at battle with your binge Netflix watcher, or your responsible part is upset with your procrastinator part…there are many combinations that can show up. Often these parts can appear at odds with each other and we act in ways that seem counter-productive to what we want or ho...

I believe in creating a safe, comfortable space for individuals to come and receive counseling. The best therapy takes place when clients are comfortable and at ease in a nonjudgmental, confidential environment. It is here that people can process their thoughts, feelings, and emotions with the least amount of resistance. By focusing on establishing trust and rapport, I can empower clients to...

Yerneika Lopez
Washington
District of Columbia
I am a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia working with adolescents and adults. My training in art therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered therapy allows me to use an integrative approach tailored to the needs of the individual client. I use art therapy assessments to support in evaluation, treatment planning and treatment. I hav...

I offer individual mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and families. Children can often times be difficult for adults to understand. Even those children who act like "little grownups" need help communicating their needs and feelings in a developmentally appropriate way. At times we have to uncover those challenging feelings that are suppressed, which become the root of problemati...

Tanya R Bankston
Detroit
Michigan
A life that is trauma, or drama-free is often based in fairy tales. Let's face it happily ever after does not provide details of "who", "what" and "how" happy is defined. Real people have real problems...relationship issues, financial issues, employment issues, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, and grief are just a few of the problems we deal with regularly. Healthy coping skills ar...

Becoming a counselor is something I have always wanted to do. Throughout my life I have focused on helping others work though difficulties they encounter. Being a good therapist requires more than just listening and agreeing with the client, it is placing yourself in their shoes to try and understand what they are dealing with. Being a good therapist requires empathy, understanding, intuitivene...

Will Wadsworth
Charlotte
North Carolina
Sometimes, we get stuck. A problem that may seem small at first just seems to get worse and before you know it, you have gotten lost in a dark place and can't figure out how to get out. As a therapist, I want to be that flashlight that can guide you home. It takes courage to reach out for help, and doing so shows you are ready to find your way back- or to a new, better place! I meet my clients...

Tom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois and is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. He has been trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He obtained his Masters degree in Human Services from National Louis University. Tom has extensive experience working with adults...

( English | español ) Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next...

Hello, I'm Caroline with 20/20 Counseling Center: Clear Vision Treatment and Recovery. 20/20 means perfect vision. Sometimes seeing a challenge or a mental illness from a different vantage point through the guidance of a professional can be very helpful and is an important step in the process of change. Envision a life free of feeling trapped by addictions, weak boundaries, trauma, or lack of...

Sue Barrett McClendon
Omaha
Nebraska
I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with mental health and substance use. My specialty is working with co-occurring challenges to move toward healthy living through trauma-informed care. My personal experiences in recovery have helped me better relate to clients as I help them take steps toward a more positive recovery lifestyle. I have a master’s degree in community...