WHAT IS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR?
A Licensed Professional Counselor is a specialist trained in evaluating, diagnosing and treating emotional and behavioral problems. Counselors have a master's degrees and typically spend over six years in college.
An internship is completed during graduate school and supervision is provided from experienced clinicians before a counselor can complete the masters program. Counselors are licensed in the state where they practice and must pass a standardized written exam administered by the state. A counselor must also work under supervision for another three years before becoming a fully licensed professional counselor.
Counselors are subject to a strict code of professional ethics, must complete continuing education classes and are accountable for demonstration of ongoing clinical competence.
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED ADVANCED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR?
A certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor is a specialist in the area of substance use disorders. A master's degree is required in the field of counseling as well as additional years of substance abuse education and experience. A standardized written and oral examination must be passed in order to be certified.
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRAUMA PROFESSIONAL, LEVEL II?
A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II is a specialist who has received additional education and experience in the field of trauma. A master's degree is required in addition to specialized education and experience. Two standardized tests must be passed to become certified.
EXPERIENCE
Chrischel Ramsey began her work in the counseling profession in 1994. She has worked with military soldiers and families, adults, young adults, adolescents and children. Through the years, she has addressed alcohol and drug specific issues, mood disorders, co-dependency, severe and persistent mental illness, stress management, infertility, grief, eating disorders, relapse prevention and abuse issues. She has worked with the Department of Defense, Community Mental Health Centers, Ridgeview Institute and Private Practice.
