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Elizabeth is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) and Nationally Certified Counselor currently practicing in Asheville, NC working with children, adolescents, families, and individuals from a transpersonal, holistic, and wellness (strengths based) approach. In addition to traditional therapy, she is frequently requested for "wellness and goal oriented coaching"; life purpose and spiritual exploration counseling; and has created and leads several nature based/ outdoor therapeutic programs. She received her MS in community counseling at Western Carolina University near Asheville, NC and her BA in psychology from Drew University in Madison, NJ. She studied sociology, women’s studies, and literature at Oxford University in Oxford, England. She also worked on social justice projects at Georgetown University; and has lived outside as a wilderness counselor at a therapeutic wilderness program. Elizabeth has been observing life from a therapeutic perspective since she was a child. Naturally inclined towards empathy, understanding, and creative insight partnered with a desire to help others directed her path into the counseling field where she has been for the past 10 years. Elizabeth has worked with a variety of populations, although mostly with troubled youth and their families. She has also worked with adults with severe mental health issues like schizophrenia, bipolar, and dual diagnoses. Some of the issues addressed in counseling have been abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, sexual offenses, attachment issues, adolescent at risk diagnoses (Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADD, ADHD, etc.), work and career related problems, parenting, divorce related parenting, relationships, personal empowerment, life purpose, and spirituality.

A Brief and Condensed Resume:

LPCA# A7811
NCC # 234723

EDUCATION

M.S. Counseling, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
B.A. Psychology, Drew University, Madison, NJ
OASP, Oxford University: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, UK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Summary of past and current roles:

School based therapist- children and families
Clinical and therapeutic counselor- adolescents and adults
Wellness counselor, goal specific coaching (health, fitness, lifestyle changes)
Advise, consult, and educate parents
Family counseling
Group counseling
Create and implement unique and individualized treatment plans
Researching and linking clients with appropriate resources
Designed and implemented therapeutic outdoor program
Liaison for juvenile treatment team meetings
Lead clinician in therapeutic program
Supervised lower level counselors and case managers

Issues addressed:

Challenges within normal adolescent and young adult development
Mental health diagnoses
(such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Attachment Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, etc)
Dual Diagnoses and Substance abuse/ dependence
Families in transition- Divorce, life changes, trauma
Grief and loss

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Family Preservation Services, Asheville, NC
RHA Behavioral Health Services, Asheville, NC
Next Step Recovery, Asheville, NC
Idaho Youth Ranch- Emancipation Home, Boise, ID
Phoenix Outdoor, Asheville, NC
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
New Vistas Behavioral Health, Asheville, NC
Blue Ridge Mental Health, Asheville, NC
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Manson, NC
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC

CERTIFICATIONS / ADDITIONAL TRAINING

American Heart Association CPR/ First AID
American Red Cross CPR and First AID
Suicide Assessment and Prevention, IYR
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), RHA
Compassion Fatigue Educator, MAHEC
Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University