Honor Society® member
Naaman Lauderdale
Professional Counselor at Better Life Counseling, LLC
- University Of Cumberlands
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Class of 2016
- Saint Louis, Missouri
Member since April 2016
About
Doctoral student who has a Masters of Arts, Professional Counseling (MA-CMHC) (CIT) at the University of the Cumberlands expected graduation date 2018. State Certified Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counselor (MDAACS), nationally and Internationally Master-Level Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS) Breining Institute, State Certified Substance Abuse Counselor levels I & II (SAMHSA TAP 21, AOD, ADP Approved education programs). I have been counseling for over 5 years, both individuals and groups, passively and professionally. Member of the ACA, ACAM, KCA and MMHCA.
Counseling Background
My counselees have come from every age and socioeconomic background primarily with addictive behaviors.
The foundation of my Therapy approach is from a holistic biblical world view, that includes (AOD & ADP approved) SAMHSA TAP 21, which has its root in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dr. Aaron T. Beck, modalities.
I am currently utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), EMDR trained from a holistic soul, mind & body focused on restoration, prevention and sustained wellness as revealed through biblical and scholarly research evidenced by changed circumstances and lives.
Education
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University of the Cumberlands
Professional Counseling/Clinical Mental Health Counselor
2013 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Chi Psi Omega
Fundraising
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Program Director
- Graduate school interests
Member Psi Chi Omega
Fundraising
Philanthropy- Outside the classroom
Philanthropy
Tennis
Business Development
Experience
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Professional Counselor
Better Life Counseling, LLC
Apr 2014 – Apr 2018
Volunteering
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Executive Director
FORGIVEN HANDS MINISTRIES.ORG
Apr 2008 – Apr 2018
Languages
- Spanish Beginner
Additional information
Organizations
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American Counselors Association (opens in a new tab)
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Chi Sigma Iota (opens in a new tab)
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Kentucky Counseling Association (opens in a new tab)
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Missouri Mental Health Counseling Association (opens in a new tab)
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California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (opens in a new tab)
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Breining Institute (opens in a new tab)
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Association of Christian Drug Alcohol and Addiction Counselors (opens in a new tab)
