ABOUT JACQUI

                       

Hello! I’m an LPC - Associate whose greatest passion is to assist clients with meeting their counseling goals through empathy, unconditional positive regard, without judgment. I utilize a variety of techniques selected with individual needs in mind, drawing upon client-centered, reality and cognitive behavioral techniques, recognizing that thoughts and feelings impact attitude and behavior. I am excited to be in training in EMDR for trauma victims. My desire is to help my clients become their best selves, confident, empowered, and eager to live their best lives.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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I have been a counselor in corrections for the past 18 years, with services geared toward addiction, coping with incarceration, and anger management. As a counselor in the private sector, I have been working with clients of different ages and backgrounds including children, adults, couples, families, people with disabilities, and the court-mandated. 

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

 

I attended and earned two degrees with Sul Ross State University, my Master’s Degree is in Education in counseling. I have training in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR..

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE 

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I love to travel, especially to New Orleans and cruises. We often travel with our bull terriers, who are in training as therapy dogs.

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WHAT IS A LPC-ASSOCIATE?

An LPC-Associate is a counseling professional who has completed a master's degree in counseling or a related field from an accredited program and has passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE), but is still in the process of completing the required supervised clinical experience hours to become a fully licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. Under the regulations of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, LPC-Associates work under the supervision of a board-approved LPC-Supervisor while accumulating the necessary 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience. During this time, they can provide counseling services in various settings such as mental health clinics, private practices, or community organizations. LPC-Associates often specialize in areas like individual counseling, couples therapy, or substance abuse treatment, gaining valuable hands-on experience while working towards full LPC licensure.​​​​​​​​​​​