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Professional Credentials

Committed to professional excellence and continuous learning

Professional Licensing

Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC)

Alabama State Board of Examiners in Counseling

Expected Licensure: September 2025

My ALC licensure represents the culmination of extensive education, supervised clinical experience, and successful completion of the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). This license ensures I meet Alabama's rigorous standards for independent practice and ethical conduct in mental health counseling.

Educational Credentials

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

My graduate degree from Auburn University provided comprehensive training in:

  • Individual and group counseling theories and techniques
  • Couples and family therapy approaches
  • Crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
  • Psychopathology and diagnostic assessment
  • Ethics and professional standards in counseling
  • Multicultural counseling and social justice

Clinical Training & Experience

Supervised Clinical Experience

2+ Years of Clinical Practice

My clinical training includes extensive supervised experience providing therapy to individuals and couples across diverse populations and presenting concerns:

  • Individual therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma
  • Couples therapy and relationship counseling
  • Grief and loss counseling
  • Life transitions and adjustment disorders
  • LGBTQ+ affirming therapy

Practicum & Internship Training

My clinical training included both practicum and internship experiences under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals. These experiences provided hands-on training in assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and ethical practice while serving diverse client populations.

Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

Individual Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma-Informed Care

Couples Therapy

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques

Professional Standards & Ethics

My practice adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards as outlined by:

  • American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics
  • Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling regulations
  • HIPAA privacy and confidentiality requirements
  • National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) standards

I am committed to ongoing professional development, maintaining current knowledge of best practices, and upholding the trust that clients place in the therapeutic relationship.

Professional Excellence You Can Trust

My credentials reflect a commitment to providing you with the highest quality mental health care.

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