Credentials & Recognition

Awards, Licenses & Achievements

Professional qualifications and industry recognition

6
Published Books
12+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
40+
Psychology Today Articles
50+
Workshops & Presentations

Education

Academic Foundation

Degrees
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Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
University of Central Florida, 2016
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M.A. in Mental Health Counseling
University of Central Florida, 2012
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B.A. in Anthropology, Cum Laude
UCF Burnett Honors College, 2010

Professional Standing

Licenses & Certifications

Active Credentials
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
State of Florida — License #MH15290
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Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
National Board for Certified Counselors — Certification #717726
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Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
Center for Credentialing & Education — Certification #3047

Recognition

Awards & Honors

Notable Achievements
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Al Dye Award
Association for Specialists in Group Work
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Pete Fischer Humanitarian Award
Florida Counseling Association
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UCF 30 Under 30
University of Central Florida Alumni Recognition
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Noble Knight Award
University of Central Florida
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1st Place — Graduate Research Forum
Education Category & Florida Statewide Research Symposium

Academic Leadership

Teaching & Education

Educator Experience
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Counselor Educator
University of Central Florida, Northwestern University, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Rollins College, Stetson University, Northern Illinois University
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20+ Graduate Courses Taught
Multicultural Counseling, Group Work, Counseling Assessment, Ethics, Supervision, Counseling Theories, Lifespan Development, and more

Community & Professional Leadership

Board & Leadership Roles

Service & Leadership
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Board of Directors
Mental Health Association of Central Florida
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Board of Directors
From Outside In — Supporting mental health in underserved communities
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Past President
Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development
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Past President
UCF Doctoral Student Association

Publications & Editorial Work

Editorial & Review Boards

Publications & Contributions
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Editorial Board Member
Journal of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness
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Editorial Board Member
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health
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Contributing Author & Columnist
American Counseling Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Brown Girl Magazine, Psychology Today, and more

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