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West Loveland MS, LAMFT, LAC
Additional Trained EFT Therapist
ABOUT
West Loveland
MS, LAMFT, LAC
Additional Trained EFT Therapist
My passion is to work with relationships to unite against the blocks that hinder growth in one's process. I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), and an Advanced Emotion Focused Therapist (EFT). My current occupation is with KALEO, PLLC and Oaks Counseling, LLC. Soon I will be applying to begin my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.
My hobbies include golf, writing, and teaching. A final interest is coffee, having worked as a Barista at the Cafe on Broadway in Siloam Springs, AR. I have taught a variety of individual sessions at the Graduate and Undergraduate level. I have articles published in Celebrate Arkansas and lead events based on the series "Hold Me Tight - Conversations for Connection" - developed by Dr. Sue Johnson.
Upon the completion of my Undergraduate studies, I was diagnosed with cancer and have been in remission as of 2013. As a survivor, the experience taught me humility and the importance of family, fueling my passion for growth. Stef (my wife) and I attend New Heights of Bentonville, AR.
Professional Experience
Oaks Counseling, LLC - 2015-Present
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Licensed Counselor
The Joshua Center - 2013-2014
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Intern Counselor
Care Clinic, John Brown University - 2012-2014
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Intern Counselor
Teaching Experience
Emotion Focused Therapy
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Theories and Techniques of Counseling: Taught one session of a Graduate level course on EFT covering steps and stages of EFT.
Marriage and Family Therapy
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Led one session of Undergraduate course covering Marriage, Pre-Marital counseling, divorce rates, marital negative cycles.
Critical Concerns for Adolescents
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Led one session of Undergraduate course covering adolescent struggles, addictions, social media, gaming, and peer pressure.
Master Teaching Series
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Served on Panel for the Graduate Faculty Institute. Provided feedback over the Masters in Counseling Program at John Brown University Higher Education.
Education and Training
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BS in Psychology, Minor in Family and Human Services - John Brown University
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MS in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Community Counseling - John Brown University
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Externship in Emotion Focused Therapy, conducted by George Faller, LMFT
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Course Skills 1 & 2, led by Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT
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Course Skills 3 & 4, led by George Faller, LMFT
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Emotion Focused Therapy Supervision, Karen Giunta, LMFT
Professional Memberships
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The International Centere For Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)