2023-2024 CCE Training Awards and Scholarships

Azmeh Amer (she/her) – Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Azmeh Amer is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who has over a decade of experience in the profession. Her passion for trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling has led her to work extensively with marginalized communities in a variety of settings. In her private practice, she utilizes her extensive tool kit of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and Technology-Integrated Instruction and Practice (TIIP) to connect with individuals, particularly people of color who have experienced abuse, are immigrants or children of immigrants, individuals who are on the autism spectrum, and those who are seeking counseling with a religious focus. She is passionate about being a person-centered therapist and believes that the best counseling experiences occur when people can utilize their neurodiversity and unique ways of experiencing the world without the constraint of a specific counseling method. She currently volunteers with Camp Koala, a nonprofit focused on helping grieving children who have lost loved ones, and with the Bismillah Institute, whose aim is to provide holistic support to Indigenous communities. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to help train the next generation of culturally competent and empathetic counselors.

Charlotte Archuletta (she/her) – Brentwood, Tennessee

Charlotte Archuletta is a grief and bereavement counselor for a nonprofit hospice organization and has a private practice in Tennessee, where she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP), a State Approved Supervisor (LPC/MHSP-S), and a Fellow in Thanatology (FT). She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and has extensive experience working with diverse populations experiencing health-medical challenges and grief and specializes in working with patients and caregivers experiencing cancer, trauma, and other challenges. She is co-author of EMDR Group Therapy: Emerging Principles and Protocols to Treat Trauma and Beyond. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to advance her work in death, dying, and bereavement by serving, educating, coaching, and empowering individuals seeking supervision in working with these populations. She plans to continue to help these populations address bereavement needs and trauma resolution, and to empower patients and caregivers to live abundant and purpose-filled lives.

Grace Chong (she/her) – Seattle, Washington

Grace Chong is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington state, serving adult clients in a community mental health setting. After over 12 years as a human resources practitioner in multinational organizations, she found her calling in conducting comprehensive intake assessments and providing culturally sensitive counseling to clients in the Seattle area. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and hopes to impart her knowledge and experience to counselors-in-training after attaining the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor credential.

Steven Clemons, Jr. (he/him) – Charlotte, North Carolina

Steven Clemons, Jr., is an outpatient therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, trauma, anxiety, depression, and executive functions, alongside the integration of faith practices. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and enjoys working with teenagers and adults regarding issues for which they have had difficulty finding a counselor with the necessary training and experience. As a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor, he looks forward to helping future clinicians gain skills and confidence in treating often misunderstood clinical diagnoses and integrating clients' spiritual needs into their growth and healing as desired.

Courtney Coolbaugh (she/her) – Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Courtney Coolbaugh is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR) working at an outpatient private practice in New Jersey. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and American Art Therapy Association, and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Coolbaugh has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and life transitions. Her goal is to promote the well-being of families and individuals through psychotherapy and art therapy and to foster the professional development of the next generation of counselors and art therapists as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Dr. Gene N. Dockery (they/them) – Seattle, Washington

Dr. Gene N. Dockery is an Assistant Clinical Professor for Seattle University’s Counseling Master’s Program, primarily in the clinical mental health counseling track. They are independently licensed in Washington and Ohio. Dr. Dockery has worked in various clinical settings, including residential alcohol and drug treatment, college counseling centers, community mental health agencies, and private practice. Their clinical specialties are LGBTQIA mental health and neurodivergence with emphasis on the intersection of these identities and the systemic barriers that impact these communities. Dr. Dockery will use the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor credential to provide supervision to counseling students and expand on their existing research into queer-affirming supervision to address inequalities in the counseling profession.

Dr. Pamela Fullerton (she/her) – Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Pamela Fullerton is the founder and owner of a private practice in Chicago, where she works as a Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who is certified in trauma, anxiety, and grief. She specializes in working with diverse underserved and traditionally marginalized populations, including individuals and communities impacted by immigration and acculturation, trauma, grief, anxiety, racism, xenophobia, physical health issues, and other life-affecting concerns. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to facilitate supervision trainings and workshops focused on relational cultural supervision and other multicultural-based supervision topics. Dr. Fullerton plans to work with supervisors to help them address the supervisory relationship through a relational and culturally responsive lens.

Dr. Jose De Jesus Iniguez Aldana (he/him) – Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Jose De Jesus Iniguez Aldana practices from the perspective that humans have the capacity to change by processing and understanding their everyday challenges, which can lead to centering themselves to make better life decisions. He is a bilingual/bicultural (Spanish/English) psychotherapist who provides interventions from a person-centered approach and trauma-informed perspective. He is an experienced clinician with more than 14 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. He endorses working with the LGBTQ+ community. His goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to advance his current work by serving, providing, and empowering future clinicians who will be serving ostracized and stigmatized individuals with mental health issues. Dr. Iniguez plans to work with these populations to help them address barriers and live abundant and purpose-filled lives.

Amanda M. Kucsera (she/her) – Woodbridge, New Jersey

Amanda M. Kucsera works in a small group practice in New Jersey, where she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider (CCATP), she specializes in treating anxiety and panic disorders in children and adults. She has extensive experience in utilizing cognitive and behavioral approaches in her work, supporting clients as they learn to lead the lives they envision for themselves. Prior to working in outpatient care, Kucsera served as the Clinical Coordinator for Adolescent Psychiatric Services at a higher level of care program. As a recipient of the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor Training Award, she eagerly welcomes the opportunity to mentor and guide the next generation of counselors.

Dr. Monica P. Mack (she/her) – Montgomery, Alabama

Dr. Monica P. Mack is an Education Specialist for a state government agency. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. Mack has over 25 years of experience in the counseling profession working with diverse, underserved communities. She is known for her active engagement as a mentor, consultant, and leader. Dr. Mack is a member of the executive board and a Past President of the Alabama Counseling Association and a Past President of the Alabama School Counselor Association. Dr. Mack was recognized by the Alabama School Counselor Association in 2021 as the School Counselor Advocate of the Year. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to provide competent supervision services to counselors working with diverse populations and underserved communities.

Michelle R. Marshall (she/her) – Battlefield, Missouri

Michelle R. Marshall has worked in the mental health field for over 30 years. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and has previously been licensed in Colorado, Hawaii, and Florida, where she worked in hospitals and provided inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Marshall has worked for nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, serving families with at-risk youth. She has also provided counseling and mobile crisis services to families in rural communities in Missouri and worked in private practice in Florida for several years. With the education and knowledge she has obtained from working in diverse locations and communities, she felt ready to serve and give back to her profession by working toward becoming a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor. In this capacity, she plans to share with other counselors what she has learned about the profession and looks forward to the opportunity to teach, support, and consult with counselors and serve as a gatekeeper for the profession.

LeToya J. McClay (she/her) – Oxford, Mississippi

LeToya J. McClay is an independently contracted Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Mississippi. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). McClay currently works in behavior modification/intervention for her local school system and has worked in community mental health in school settings (both K–12 and collegiate) and in outpatient treatment. Her areas of competence include anxiety and mood disorders, oppositional behaviors, attention deficit/impulsivity concerns, and severe traumas. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to help empower clinicians to reach their professional goals and optimal potential, specifically to provide a safe space for underrepresented clinicians to develop and process their unique experience in therapeutic settings.

Casey McDevitt (she/her) – Anchorage, Alaska

Casey McDevitt is the Clinical Supervisor in a co-occurring residential facility serving youth ages 13–18. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has extensive experience working with individuals who have been involved with the legal system and is passionate about serving individuals with co-occurring disorders. Her goal is to use this certification and training to advance her current work as a Clinical Supervisor by supporting and guiding other young professionals. She plans to continue working with clinicians to gain and maintain the experience and support they need to effectively serve vulnerable clients.

Lurelle McKay (she/her) – Johnson City, Tennessee

Lurelle McKay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a mental health service provider designation. She works for a community college in East Tennessee and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience in crisis assessment, treatment planning, and behavioral management. She has worked with various populations, including at-risk children and youth. McKay is a member of the American College Counseling Association. Her goal as an Approved Clinical Supervisor is to mentor upcoming counselors and offer support as they navigate helping their clients live healthy lives. She is passionate about working with college-aged clients to help them feel supported and equipped to achieve their goals. She recognizes the growing need for counselors, and by becoming a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor, she hopes to be better able to help the next generation not only help their clients but also themselves.

Dr. Shamla McLaurin (she/her) – New Castle, Delaware

Dr. Shamla McLaurin is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Throughout her career, she has worked with clients of varying ages with various relational, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Dr. McLaurin began her career specializing in marriage and family therapy and has expanded her clinical practice to include an emphasis on trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse recovery support, and spirituality. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at several colleges and universities. Currently, she is an Adjunct Professor at Grand Canyon University and operates a private practice. Dr. McLaurin views her role as a gatekeeper and advocate for affordable counseling services for all, especially those in diverse and marginalized communities. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to provide quality clinical supervision services to those who are seeking licensure in the states in which she serves.

Kellie A. Murry (she/her) – Burbank, California

Kellie A. Murry Kellie Murry is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in California, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and faith-based issues for adults. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Murry has experience working with adults impacted by anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, and career- and faith-based challenges. She owns her own practice, Even If Therapy, in Burbank, California, and strives to empower women to learn how to own their stories and find abundant life.

Giannina Reyes (she/her) – Reading, Pennsylvania

Giannina Reyes, founder of New Beginnings Counseling Services, embodies the fulfillment of a childhood dream. As a bilingual counselor and immigrant, she is dedicated to creating a culturally sensitive environment. Her vision emphasizes celebrating each individual’s uniqueness and fostering collaboration among like-minded clinicians. Reyes’s goal is to enhance her supervisory skills to empower other clinicians to deliver culturally sensitive treatment to meet the underserved needs of the community.

Patience Riley (she/her) – Perry, Georgia

Patience Riley is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia, and Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska certified in perinatal mental health. She has over a decade of experience and supports clients by weaving her expertise as a therapist, RETAIN Parental Leave Coach, Perinatal Yoga certification, and 200 HR Yoga Teacher Trainee. She has a private practice offering individual therapy and speaks to organizations on mental health topics. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to support and equip the next generation of counselors similarly to how she supports her clients. Riley is excited by the advancements in the counseling field and is eager to support new counselors as they embark on their journeys to support people in their communities.

Dawn Rodgers-DeFouw (she/her) – Hamilton, Michigan

Dawn Rodgers-DeFouw is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has extensive experience working with individuals grieving the death of a loved one, navigating a cancer journey, and end-of-life matters. She volunteers with several grief ministries and helps facilitate an annual widows conference. She is also an Assistant Professor of Psychology and enjoys bringing her teaching skills to supervision sessions. In her supervision role, she emphasizes self-care to avoid burnout, especially with limited-licensed counselors who are new to the profession of counseling.

Rachel Widener Rogers (she/her) – Lenoir, North Carolina

Rachel Widener Rogers is a dedicated mental health professional who owns a private practice in North Carolina, where she is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). With over two decades of experience, she specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, and various other mental health and life challenges. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and an EMDR-trained clinician with advanced skills in trauma therapy. Beyond her clinical work, she is deeply committed to advocacy, collaborating with community partners to raise awareness about the importance of trauma-informed care and working to improve its accessibility. As a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor, Rogers is passionate about mentoring the next generation of counselors. Her goal is to ensure that counselors-in-training receive the highest level of support and education, enhancing the quality and availability of well-qualified mental health professionals across North Carolina.

Dr. Carla R. Rosinski (she/her) – Boston, Massachusetts

Dr. Carla R. Rosinski is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with over two decades of experience. Her professional journey, influenced by her experience coming out as a queer individual during the 1990s HIV epidemic, fueled her dedication to activism, comprehensive sex education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusive health care. In 2011, Dr. Rosinski established a private practice providing gender-affirming care grounded in anti-oppression principles with a public health perspective. Her doctoral studies held an emphasis on transformative leadership, shaping her professional roles and opportunities to present at national and international conferences on critical epistemologies. As an Adjunct Professor, she has taught human sexuality and clinical practice and supervision, emphasizing the integration of theory with clinical application. Currently, Dr. Rosinski serves as Executive Director of the Private Practice Colloquium, a nonprofit supporting clinicians through community building and professional development.

Nicole J. Wallace (she/her) – Wake Forest, North Carolina

Nicole J. Wallace is the CEO of Transformation Counseling & Consulting, PLLC, a group private practice. She practices as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and employs a team of six other mental health clinicians. Wallace is an Army veteran and serves a a member of the Military and Government Counseling Association of North Carolina. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PHM-C) counselor. She specializes in helping BIPOC women heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal concerns and provides a caring, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment within her practice to help women process past trauma. She is EMDR trained and frequently participates in public speaking events with a focus on women’s issues. Wallace plans to continue to expand her practice to other states and offer supervision to her associate clinicians so that they can grow and continue to provide quality care to women.

Courtney S. Waters (she/her) – Wilmington, Delaware

Courtney Waters is a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Trauma Therapist based in Delaware. With over 13 years in the field, she has focused her career on delivering mental health services and connecting individuals with community resources. Currently serving as a Family Support Therapist for the Colonial School District, Waters also leads training for CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and facilitates the Community Action Poverty Simulation. Her expertise spans multiple clinical settings and populations. She has worked in outpatient, partial care, intensive outpatient, disruptive event management, and educational settings from elementary to higher education.

Waters emphasizes evidence-based therapies in her practice and holds certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). She has also received training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and specialized programs such as the 4th-Dimension Leaders’ Equity Practitioner Program (EPP) and psychological immigration evaluations. She is dedicated to professional growth and continually advances her skills and ethical practice through continuing education. She supervises undergraduate and graduate interns from local Delaware colleges and her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to provide high-level supervision to support the development of behavioral health professionals.

Tiffany M. Wilhelm (she/her) – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tiffany M. Wilhelm is a Program Director for Bakari Residential Care Center and The Matz Center Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility in Wisconsin, where she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and has extensive experience with diverse, underserved communities with a specialization in youth with mental health and substance use disorders who are involved in systems of juvenile justice and child protective services. Her goal as a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor is to develop future counselors to work in nonprofit settings to improve the quality of treatment implemented within underserved communities. Wilhelm works with local universities to supervise field students and to develop diverse clinicians in doing clinical work with fidelity to model, specializing in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Andrew Ninian Burdette (he/him) – Asheville, North Carolina

Andrew Ninian Burdette is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) based in western North Carolina. He uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and existential therapies to help clients live their lives in greater alignment with their values. He owns a small group practice with an emphasis on integrating transpersonal experiences prompted by spiritual, mystical, or psychedelic explorations. In addition to his clinical work, he also serves as a practice consultant to other solo and group practice owners. Burdette’s goal as a Board Certified Coach (BCC) is to help his clients connect personal values with business goals to create a fulfilling, values-aligned life. He works to empower others to realize their full potential, achieve balance, and find joy.

Dr. Asha S. Dickerson (she/her) – Lilburn, Georgia

Dr. Asha S. Dickerson is an Atlanta-based educator of counselors, social workers, human service professionals, addictions specialists, and other helping professionals. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Dr. Dickerson is an Associate Professor at Adler Graduate School in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and a Clinical Director at Someone Cares Atlanta. Though she’s made her home in Georgia, she provides workshops, training, and other services throughout the United States and other countries. She is very active in several community, state, and national organizations and is the Immediate Past President of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD) and Immediate Past Chair of the American Counseling Association of Georgia. Dr. Dickerson’s clinical and academic specialties include social and cultural diversity, addictions, and blended family issues. Her goal is to educate, encourage, and enrich the lives of her clients, students, employees, and the community through her commitment to advocacy, mental health, family wellness, and leadership.

Tiffany C. Huggins (she/her) – Indian Land, South Carolina

Tiffany C. Huggins is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a private practice in South Carolina. She also is an approved supervisor in South Carolina and North Carolina. Huggins works primarily in the field of loss/grief and life transitions, helping individuals navigate challenging times. Her goal as a Board Certified Coach (BCC) is to expand her work in the area of grief education to help individuals understand how to move through difficult transitions and create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Keisha M. Wells (she/her) – Columbus, Georgia

Keisha M. Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and business owner in private practice in Georgia. Her counseling practice focuses on grief counseling and perinatal mental health services. She is also an avid reader and writer, contributing to articles in ESSENCE magazine, The New York Times, and HuffPost. She has combined her love for writing and advocacy in her latest book, From Three Heartbeats to One: A Gentle Companion Offering Hope in Grieving Pregnancy and Infant Loss. As an advocate for the bereaved, she enjoys supporting others, helping them to develop their voices and identities in grieving, and empowering them to have hope on their grief journeys. With 15 years of counseling experience and 3 years in business coaching, Wells is enhancing her career by becoming a Board Certified Coach (BCC). As a BCC, she will expand her coaching identity and commit her knowledge and time to the coaching field by providing business, leadership, and executive coaching for mental health entrepreneurs. She will offer a range of virtual coaching services, including individual and group coaching. This certification will also enable her to positively impact the coaching field by increasing diversity, which has historically been limited for people of color.

Maria Alayza (she/her) – Pembroke Pines, Florida

Maria Alayza is a strength-based counselor who strives to guide her clients toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In every counseling session, she demonstrates unconditional positive regard and empathy because she believes that a strong and genuine rapport with clients is the basis of an effective therapeutic alliance. Alayza has pursued training in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CBT). In her clinical work, she assists her clients in living a value-congruent life, increasing their resilience and replacing unhelpful thinking with more conducive interpretations of their circumstances. Her professional goals are to become a counselor educator and clinical supervisor, in addition to continue practicing as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and marriage and family therapist (MFT). Alayza is grateful for the Board-Certified Telemental-Health Provider training award, which will allow her to expand her competency in providing telehealth services to her clients.

Dr. Ne’Shaun Borden (she/her) – Jacksonville, Florida

Dr. Ne’Shaun Borden is an Assistant Professor and Program Director at Jacksonville University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in Jacksonville, Florida. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Qualified Supervisor (QS), and the owner of NJB Counseling & Consulting, LLC, a small private practice specializing in telehealth services throughout Florida. Before joining the faculty at Jacksonville University, Dr. Borden's career included roles as an elementary school teacher, a school-based mental health counselor, and a counselor for justice-involved youth. Her professional focus centers on trauma-informed care, and she incorporates evidence-based practices such as EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to promote resilience. Her goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to ensure that she provides safe and effective telehealth services.

Dr. Diana Charnley (she/her, they/them) – Seattle, Washington

Dr. Diana Charnley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and maintains a small caseload of clients via telehealth. Their main specialty areas include working with trauma, domestic violence survivors, health care professionals and first responders, LGBTQ+ folx, couples, career transitions, and low socioeconomic status populations. She is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and a core faculty member at City University of Seattle, where she predominantly teaches clinical courses (i.e., skills, practicum), intro to counseling, career counseling, testing and assessment, theories, and diagnosis. Their goal as a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to advance their current work as a counselor and educator to improve the experiences of clients and training of students using telehealth modalities, including improving access and reducing barriers to mental health treatment for marginalized clients.

Dr. Jess Del Re (she/her) – Hobart, Indiana

Dr. Jess Del Re is a remote Clinical Assistant faculty member in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Marquette University. Dr. Del Re is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana. She also currently serves as the Chair of Continuing Education for the Indiana Counseling Association (ICA) Board. She works with adolescents, parents, and couples in her clinical practice. Dr. Del Re also works with clients through telehealth platforms to provide additional access to services. With the Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BC-TMH) credential, she aims to increase her telehealth availability through her clinical practice. She also hopes to identify better ways to connect with clients during sessions. Finally, as a counselor educator, Dr. Del Re hopes to integrate this information into her classes in hopes of developing a course dedicated to providing telehealth services. She strives to encourage students and practitioners to feel comfortable and confident in offering telehealth services throughout their careers with appropriate supervision.

Kathleen Dennis (she/her) – Morristown, New Jersey

Kathleen Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in New Jersey, and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She is also a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Dennis has over 25 years of experience working in the counseling profession. She primarily worked in nonprofit agencies, providing services to individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders until she transitioned to full-time work in private practice 5 years ago. As part of the group at Therapy Resources of Morris County, she specializes in treating adults including members of the military and first responders with substance use/co-occurring disorders and grief and loss issues. Additionally, she supervises counselors-in-training. For more than 7 years, Dennis has been an Adjunct Professor at Montclair State University, where she teaches in the Department of Counseling. Her goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to improve the delivery of telehealth serves to the populations she serves and share the knowledge gained through earning this credential to better equip the supervisees and students with whom she works.

Dr. Ajanai Dinkins (she/her) – State College, Pennsylvania

Dr. Ajanai Dinkins works with a diverse range of clients, including those seeking personal growth, experiencing stress and burnout, dealing with anxiety and depression, interested in holistic healing, navigating life transitions, and addressing relationship issues and communication challenges. Her holistic and integrated approach aims to enhance relationships and overall well-being. Her goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to prioritize the emotional well-being of her clients and serve students in her community through their various life transitions. She aims to empower individuals to live authentically, cultivate self-compassion, and embrace their full potential. Dr. Dinkins offers workshops and seminars on mental health and wellness, providing practical tools and strategies for managing stress and enhancing personal resilience. Committed to being a guiding light on the path to serenity, Dr. Dinkins supports her clients in navigating life’s challenges, finding meaning, and creating a life of balance, joy, and fulfillment.

Stephen B. Frankenberry (he/him) – Orlando, Florida

Stephen B. Frankenberry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Qualified Supervisor (QS) in Florida. He is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board Certified Coach (BCC). He has an extensive background working with children, young adults, and families in settings including foster care, hospitals, group homes, and their home environment. He serves a diverse caseload of clients in the outpatient setting, including children with medical complexities and various mental health issues, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Frankenberry was experienced with telehealth counseling before the COVID-19 pandemic, but after 2020 more of his clients transitioned to the virtual format. His goals as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) are to expand his practice to include the highest quality telehealth counseling for clients in need of services but who are unable to participate in traditional counseling due to issues related to distance, physical limitations, or mental health diagnosis. He also hopes to counsel individuals in underserved areas. His focus is to continue to work with teens and young adults who may be more open to telehealth counseling.

Dr. Jessica A. Fripp (she/her) – Clarksville, Tennessee

Dr. Jessica A. Fripp is an Associate Professor with research interests that include developing strategies to increase counseling engagement with diverse populations. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and provides services with a group practice in Alabama. She has experience working with low-income, ethnically diverse individuals and families in communities and agency settings where engagement with treatment is low. Her goal as a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to make counseling more accessible, addressing and reducing barriers to mental health resources.

Dr. Marja Humphrey (she/her) – Columbia, Maryland

Dr. Marja Humphrey is a counselor educator at Bowie State University and a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) for an agency in Maryland. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and has extensive experience working with diverse individuals, couples, and groups. Her research interests include counselor preparation, leadership, wellness, and online learning. She has taught, advised, and counseled K–12 students; college students with disabilities; and adults with relational concerns, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Her goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to advance her current work and extend her reach to clients for whom access to mental health services may be difficult or even nonexistent. Dr. Humphrey seeks to serve her students and clients well as they pursue happy, healthy, and honest lives.

Terence Hunt (he/him) – Trinity, North Carolina

Terence Hunt is the Clinic Director of Ellie Mental Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with extensive experience in substance use disorders and couples counseling. His goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to provide distance counseling nationally and internationally and offer clinical supervision within the mental health field.

Joni Keating (she/her) – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Joni Keating is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in group private practice, providing LGBTQIA+ competent and trauma-informed telemental health counseling services to clients across Pennsylvania. She is experienced in helping neurodivergent clients, including clients diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism in adulthood, and clients living with chronic illness or other disability to navigate life transitions, gender/sexual identity concerns, self-esteem, disordered eating, and complex trauma. As a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), she hopes to continue to provide inclusive counseling services virtuallyand reach clients in rural parts of the state who may not otherwise have access to specialized care. She looks forward to being able to help inform other clinicians and counseling students about telemental health best practices.

Sonah Kho (she/her) – Laramie, Wyoming

Sonah Kho is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) practicing in Laramie, Wyoming. She is focused on meeting the diverse needs of rural clients, particularly older adults, through training in telehealth services. Her goals as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) include increasing access to mental wellness services for marginalized rural populations, exploring the wants and needs of rural older adults through Medicare telehealth services for mental health, and confidently offering telemental health care while sharing insights with counselors-in-training.

Katherine Michaels (she/her) – Birmingham, Alabama

Katherine Michaels (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) at the Magic City Wellness Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She has extensive experience working with LGBTGEQIAP+ populations and offering grief counseling. Her collaborative approach to counseling allows her to work with clients to help them reach their goals, and her counseling style integrates person-centered therapy with a cognitive-behavioral-based approach. Michaels was awarded the distinction of Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Master’s Student from her master’s program, and she was nominated as the 2021–2022 Emerging Leader in a New Professional category by the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (SAIGE). She is a member of ACA, the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA), and the Alabama Chapter of SAIGE. Michaels seeks to empower her clients by providing a safe space to address and explore life’s challenges. Her goal as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to advance her career as a counselor by providing telemental heath services for LGBTGEQIAP+ individuals in rural communities.

Dr. Roberta Miranda-Alfonzo (she/her) – Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Roberta Miranda-Alfonzo, CPC, LCADC-S, NCC, ACS, CPGC-I, is deeply committed to advancing the field of behavioral health through education, supervision, and mentorship. With over 20 years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling, Dr. Miranda-Alfonzo is a dually Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and State-Approved Supervisor. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of mentorship. Overcoming adversity as a high school dropout in Las Vegas, she pursued her academic aspirations with determination, supported by guiding mentors along the way. This experience fuels her passion for mentoring and inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds to enter the fields of mental health and addiction counseling. Dr. Miranda-Alfonzo aims to ensure quality care and accessibility in behavioral health services, including the advancement of telemental health practice. She is dedicated to fostering excellence in behavioral health professionals by recruiting, retaining, and motivating aspiring counselors.

Dr. Charlene Moore-Peterson (she/her) – Graniteville, South Carolina

Dr. Charlene Moore-Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina and Georgia. She is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) who strives to provide a safe and open-minded environment as clients process their feelings and work toward their goals. She is passionate about helping clients gain insight into the inner issues that are contributing to their external issues. She encourages her clients to think outside the box and discover information about changing their lives during their therapeutic journey. Her goal is to obtain her Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) credential in South Carolina and open a private practice. Obtaining the Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BC-TMH) will allow her to become an effective TeleMental professional for the clients that she serves and to virtually train and prepare Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-As) to become fully licensed counselors in South Carolina.

Kisha D. Norman (she/her) – Columbia, North Carolina

Kisha D. Norman is a dedicated counselor and full-time government-contracted employee providing telehealth services. She is committed to advancing her expertise in telehealth to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health services to rural and underserved communities. Norman founded Just Today Holistic Counseling & Wellness, where she integrates holistic practices into her approach. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including those affected by mental health disorders, trauma, and other serious issues. As a recipient of the Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BC-TMH) training award, her goal is to develop innovative telehealth strategies to overcome barriers to mental health care, ensuring comprehensive care for all clients regardless of their geographical location. She aims to foster greater equity and support through this training, empowering individuals to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Affiong S. Oduok (she/her) – Baltimore, Maryland

Affiong S. Oduok is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Affiong’s background has been in mental health, human services, and advocacy for many years. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and has extensive experience in these fields, having worked in various roles supporting individuals’ mental and emotional well-being, providing community and social services, and advocating for the needs and rights of individuals, particularly in marginalized communities. Affiong’s goal as a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) is to use telemental health to provide accessible mental health services to support diverse communities, focusing on motivation and encouragement, advocacy, community enrichment, and enhancing positive gains, growth, and progress. She is devoted to supporting underserved communities through her counseling services, research, and advocacy efforts.

Cassandra N. Quick (she/her) – Madison, Wisconsin

Cassandra N. Quick is a holistic psychotherapist, 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), and owner of a private practice, Illuminate Counseling, where she helps Wisconsin women to heal after complex trauma and divorce through individual and group therapy. She is certified in EMDR and mindfulness and is trained in the trauma tapping techniques and Trauma Sensitive Yoga. As a National Certified Counselor (NCC) offering fully virtual services to her clients, her goal as a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) will be to continue delivering sustainable healing in the most ethical way within a virtual space. Without limitations due to proximity, her services will continue to reach the entire state of Wisconsin, therefore serving more women who need relief from trauma symptoms.

Dr. Paula M. Robinson (she/her) – Vero Beach, Florida

Dr. Paula M. Robinson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who provides telemental health counseling to young adults and adults who struggle with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in Florida. She uses various modalities to encourage and teach individuals how to focus on things in their control, prioritize self-care, and find balance in their lives to help mitigate the negative effects of past trauma and abuse in their daily lives. She has experience helping individuals identify root causes of issues and challenges they are facing, recognizing and identifying signs and symptoms of social, emotional, and behavioral problems they face early in therapy so they can learn adaptive coping mechanisms to help manage symptoms. Dr. Robinson plans to use her Board-Certified Telemental-Health (BC-TMH) credential to reach individuals in local and rural areas and broaden her reach.

Michele Vangelas (she/her) – Dufur, Oregon

Michele Vangelas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving clients of all ages. She recently relocated to Oregon after 30 years in Alaska. She looks forward to new adventures as a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) serving clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Grayson Wallen (he/him) – San Diego, California

Grayson Wallen is a relationship therapist for military families in San Diego, California. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and teaches advanced counseling theories in Point Loma Nazarene University’s master’s of clinical counseling program. He believes that therapy should be simple to understand, clear to remember, and effective at addressing the problems that bring people to counseling. He works in the community to increase awareness of ongoing training, continuing education, and specialization for therapists to help counseling be effective and efficient for all.

Carmin Faye Young (she/her) – Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Carmin Faye Young is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (P-LPC) at a private practice in Mississippi. She has a passion for helping teenagers and young adults improve their mental health and is dedicated to making mental health care more accessible for young people. As a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), she wants to provide an opportunity for people with busy schedules and difficult circumstances to have access to mental health treatment. Young aspires to receive additional training to better assist individuals dealing with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety.