My professional identify is that of a counselor, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to the development of individuals who aspire to identify themselves as professional counselors. What I love most about teaching future counselors is that I am able to help train my future colleagues and referral sources who will be providing professional counseling services to help people to heal and manage their personal wellness across the globe!
My research interests are variable but tend to focus on clinical supervision, rural counseling, suicide, career development, practitioner research in counseling, and trauma related issues.
Personally I enjoy spending time with family and friends, running, artistic activities of various genres, reading, roller blading, rock climbing, traveling and meeting people from other areas of the world.
A funny fact about me is that while working on completing a running streak (running at least 1 mile everyday) with a goal of reaching comma day (1,000 consecutive days) I forgot to run on day 851. UPDATE: I started back at day 1 after some time to emotionally recover, and am currently slated to complete the goal on August 25, 2025.
Accreditations
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Licensed Professional Counselor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, License Number PC005390 (2009)
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Pennsylvania Certificate for Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (2009)
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Certified Mandala Assessment and Research Instrument Practitioner (2011)
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Certified Dancing Mindfulness Instructor (2015)
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, Ohio State Board of Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists, License Number E.160009-SUPV (2016)
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EMDRIA Certified Therapist (2021), Consultant in Training (2023)
Courses Taught
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GCOU 603 Research Methodology
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GCOU 608 Human Development Over the Life Span
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GCOU 613 Appraisal in Counseling
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GCOU 622 Career Development and Counseling
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GCOU 627 Professional Counseling
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GCOU 642 Child and Adolescent Counseling
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GCOU 649 Mental Health Counseling
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GCOU 651 Supervised Internship
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GCOU 668 Addictions Counseling
Educational History
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Kent State University, PhD Counselor Education and Supervision, CACREP Accredited, Dissertation Title: Rural Counselors’ Perceptions Regarding the Use of Clinical Supervision Interventions for Counselors Working with a Rural Client at Risk for Suicide, 2019
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Certificate in K-12 School Counseling, CACREP Accredited, 2009
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, MA Community Counseling, CACREP Accredited, 2007
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, BA Psychology, 2002
Professional Societies
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Member of the Government Relations Committee for the Pennsylvania Counseling Association (2022-present)
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Member of the Erie County Suicide Prevention Advisory Board (formerly Erie County Suicide Prevention Task Force), Erie, PA (2017-present)
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Member of Chi Sigma Iota (2014-present)
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Member of American Counseling Association (2013-present)
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Member of Pennsylvania Counseling Association (2013-present)
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Member of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (2013-present)
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Member of North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (2013-present)