Disciplines/Field of Instruction

• Graduate Counseling

Degrees Received

• M.S. in Counseling, 1994, Shippensburg University
• B.S. in Business, 1992, West Virginia Wesleyan College

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC)
• Fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Courses Taught

• Behavioral/Process Addictions
• Theories of Counseling
• Advanced Mental Health Skills
• Social & Cultural Foundations

Work Experience

• Professor of Graduate Counseling, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA (as needed) 2015 – present
• Owner, Operator & Counselor at JP Counseling & Associates, LLC, Beaver, PA 2012—present
• Gateway Rehabilitation Center 1995-2014; positions included counselor, clinical supervisor, director

Presentations/Publications

• Regular presenter for providers and community member regarding substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders.

Community

• Toastmasters International—Distinguished Toastmaster
• Beaver County Drug Abuse Coalition
• Beaver County Gambling Coalition
• Beaver County System of Care (past Chair)

Personal Interests

I work hard to balance my professional and personal lives, although they often intersect.  Outside of my mission to make the world a better place for everyone, I enjoy writing, spending time with my family and am currently “trying” to learn Spanish.