Meet The Officers 2024-2025
President
President Elect
President Elect
Shelia Holmes, M.ED, LPC, NCC
President Elect
President Elect
President Elect
Andrea Whitten, Ph.D, LPC-S
Past President
President Elect
Past President
Stephen Kellen, M.ED, ALC
Secretary
Secretary
Past President
LaTrivia Mayers, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Treasurer
Secretary
Historian
Hiram Faircloth, Eds, NCC, ALC
"under the supervision of Dr. Hard, PhD, LPC-S"
Historian
Secretary
Historian
Madalyn Caldwell, Ph.D., LPC-S
Continued Education Opportunities
2024 Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference
2024 Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference Organization/Person hosting event: The Troy Suicide Prevention Coalition The Troy Suicide Prevention Coalition is excited to announce the 2024 Alabama Higher Education Suicide Prevention Conference. Registration is now open! The conference will be held at Troy University in Phenix City, AL, September 12-13, 2024. The conference theme is Turning Isolation into Collaboration: Mental Health and Suicide Awareness. Please see below for registration information. Date, Time, and Location of Event: September 12-13, 2024, Troy University, Phenix City, AL Deadline for Registration: September 13, 2024 Registration Link: https://cvent.me/Z0G0mm CE Availability: NBCC CEs will be available Contact Person’s Information for the Event: Please visit http://mhrsp.org/ or contact Dr. Sherrionda Crawford ( scrawford@troy.edu) for questions related to this event.
Practice Well: I've Graduated! Now What?
Practice Well: I've Graduated! Now What? Organization/Person hosting event: The Well Life Description: We will provide assistance to those near graduation or recent graduates of a Masters in Counseling program. Whether they choose to pursue licensure or not, this course will be beneficial for those looking for assistance with navigating the next steps. Date, Time, Location of Event: September 27, 2024; 8:30 am-4:00 pm; Live Interactive Webinar Deadline for Registration: Early bird $120 deadline September 3, 2024; Final deadline $150 September 26, 2024 CE Availability: 6 Credit hours Contact Person's Information for Event: Dorothy McDermott 256-365 7654 www.dorothymcdermott.com/thewelllife Any Further Details: Presenters: Dr. Mindi Amberson, EdD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S and Dorothy McDermott, MS, LPC-S, NCC “Practice Well: You’ve Graduated! Now What? has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. The Well Life is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4569.”
Lunch and Learn: “Is EMDR Right for My Practice?"
Organization/Person hosting event: Lacey Amos Counseling
Message: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has become increasingly popular in mental health conversations over the last decade amongst therapists and the general public. This is leading to more potential clients seeking out EMDR as a possible intervention. Maybe you know a little about EMDR, but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for your practice. You may also have questions about where to begin and how to integrate it into your work. If you are curious as to what the buzz is all about or would like more information about how to get started, this lunch and learn is for you!
Objectives:
1) Participants will leave with an understanding of the evidence for and science behind EMDR.
2) Participants will receive a basic overview of the 8 stages of EMDR.
3) Participants will learn when EMDR is useful and when other modalities may be more beneficial.
4) Participants will learn a roadmap to EMDR certification.
Date, Time, and Location of Event: Friday, September 13, 2024. 12:00-1:00 PM CST. Live, virtual training via Zoom.
Deadline for Registration: Deadline to register is 11:00 a.m. CST the morning of the event.
CE Availability: 1 NBCC Hour
Contact Person’s Information for Event: Lacey Amos laceyamos@laceyamoscounseling.com
Any further details: Pricing for the event is $30.00
Register online at laceyamoscounsseling.com/workshops
Katie Reed, LPC has 10 years of experience working with clients, and she formed her private practice, Present Wellness Counseling LLC, in 2018. She is EMDR Certified and also an EMDRIA consultant in training. Her areas of specialty include trauma, anxiety, body image, and postpartum care, and she also loves working with therapists as clients. When not working, she plays a lot of pickleball, practices yoga, and spends time outdoors with her family.
Lunch and Learn: “Ethical Considerations for Couples Counseling"
Organization/Person hosting event: Lacey Amos Counseling
Message: This program provides a brief overview of relevant ethical considerations and perspectives for clinicians working with couples, with emphasis on informed consent practices, documentation, and cultural competencies for LGBTQ couples.
Objectives: The objective of this program is to provide a brief overview of relevant ethical considerations and perspectives for clinicians working with couples with emphasis on:
1) Informed consent practices
2) Documentation
3) Cultural competencies for LGBTQ couples.
Date, Time, and Location of Event: Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST. Live, virtual training via Zoom.
Deadline for Registration: Deadline to register is 11:00 a.m. CST the morning of the event.
CE Availability: 1 NBCC Hour
Contact Person’s Information for Event: Lacey Amos laceyamos@laceyamoscounseling.com
Any further details: Pricing for the event is $30.00.
Register online at laceyamoscounsseling.com/workshops
Patrick Norton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is the owner of Apollo Counseling in Birmingham, AL. He has worked in an array of settings and environments dedicated to providing care and support to couples, children, and families since 2013. He currently focuses his clinical attention on working with individuals and couples experiencing difficulties in their relationships, wrestling with mental health concerns, or looking to create meaning and purpose in their lives. In addition to clinical work and managing his group practice, Patrick serves as an adjunct professor in the UAB Counselor Education Program teaching courses such as Introduction to Couples and Family Counseling, Advanced Techniques for Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy, The Intersection of Family and Community Systems, Integrated Care, and supervising field experience for student internships.
About the Provider: Lacey Amos is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and the owner of Lacey Amos Counseling in Birmingham, AL. She began facilitating CE events in 2019. When attending a training hosted by Lacey Amos Counseling, participants can expect clinically sound content, a hospitable environment, and prompt administrative service. CE certificates are delivered promptly at the conclusion of each event. It is a joy to host you!
Lacey Amos Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7549. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Lacey Amos Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Healing Pages Collective: A Group Mental Health Read
Are you seeking a way to transform your mental health while connecting with others? We are thrilled to introduce Healing Pages Collective, a unique opportunity to dive into powerful literature under the guidance of a therapist.
We are excited to announce that our inaugural read will be Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwb. This New York Times bestseller breaks down the what, why, and how of boundaries in a clear and compassionate way while helping us identify and express our needs clearly and without apology--and unravel a root problem behind codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, burnout, and more. This group will leave you confident, empowered, and prepared to tackle those tough conversations.
Dates: TBD as group forms
Time: Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm
Location: Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC
700 Century Park S, Suite 128, Birmingham, AL 35226
Therapist: Nicole Jenkins, ALC
Cost: $45 per session
Adults 21 +
A screening session is required to determine the appropriateness of admission. Commitment to regular attendance is required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your mental health and connect with others on the same path. Together, we can end the struggle to set boundaries, speak up for what we need, and experience the freedom of being truly ourselves.
Visit https://bhamtherapyservices.com/group-therapy for more information on joining this group
How to Work with Your Anxiety / OCD Related Parts
Closed group, 6-week experiential group focused on how to befriend your Anxiety / OCD related parts. Will utilize interactive activities, creative expression, nervous system regulation tools, mindfulness techniques, and more.
Dates: TBD as group forms
Time: Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm
Location: Birmingham Therapy Services, LLC
700 Century Park South, Suite 128, Birmingham, AL 35226
Therapist: Nicole Jenkins, ALC
Cost: $45 per session, private pay only
Adults 21 +
A screening session is required to determine appropriateness of admission. Commitment to regular attendance is required.
Goals: To increase awareness and understanding of OCD and/or anxiety symptoms. Increase ability to manage symptoms and approach yourself with compassion and kindness. OCD and anxiety can be very isolating disorders and my hope with this group is to foster a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can learn to live in harmony with all parts of themselves. After this group, clients will walk away with a toolbox of skills they feel confident utilizing on their own, a deeper understanding of how their OCD shows up in their own life, and increased feeling of community and support.
Visit https://bhamtherapyservices.com/group-therapy for more information on joining this group
Supervisors for ALCs
Montgomery, AL
Are you ready to begin your journey towards becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor? I currently have immediate openings for licensure supervision in Montgomery, Alabama and surrounding areas. For more information email: mcaldwell.lpc@gmail.com
Birmingham, AL
I currently have 2 immediate availabilities for supervision of ALCs moving toward licensure. We still have time to get your information completed for the September Board meeting and approval. If you are looking for a supervisor who will mentor you through this process in a relational format, helping you seek the answers to your questions and guidance through this process, please contact me at 205 253-6520 or elainerasco@yahoo.com. My profile is available on Psychology Today and Christian Counselor Directory. You will find me to be an open-minded person of integrity with several years in supervising good counselors. Mary Elaine Gamel-Rasco, LPC-S or better known as Elaine Rasco
Tuscaloosa, AL
Are you an ALC living in Tuscaloosa or the surrounding areas? Are you ready to realize your dream of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor? If you answered yes to both questions, send me a resume or curriculum vitae to takeshashannon@gmail.com. I have two immediate openings for clinical supervision. Let’s begin this journey together.
Birmingham, AL
My name is Vicki Jones. I am located in Birmingham. I currently have openings. I specialize in school counseling but I’m open in every job area. You can reach me at (205) 285-6070 or via email at kdrcounseling@yahoo.com.
Gadsden, AL
My name is Teresa Speigner and I currently have 2 available openings for supervision for ALCs in the Gadsden, Alabama and surrounding areas. You view my profile and speciality areas on Psychology Today under Transitions Counseling Services, LLC. If interested, please contact me at tspeigner.transitionscounseling@gmail.com or 256-438-4152.