Debra Atchison S-Lpc
Therapist Lpcs, Mft, Reg Play Therapist S
Education:
The University of Alabama Jan 1, 1993 - 1998
Doctorates, Doctor of Education, Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham Jan 1, 1990 - 1992
Masters, Counseling
Skills:
Teaching Public Speaking Mental Health Psychotherapy Play Therapy Counseling Psychology Case Managment Non Profits Social Services Behavioral Health Grant Writing Life Transitions Grief Counseling Treatment Group Therapy Program Development Nonprofits Community Outreach Higher Education Psychology Mental Health Counseling Post Traumatic Stress Crisis Intervention Adolescent Therapy Foster Care Dbt Chemical Dependency Dual Diagnosis Child Welfare Family Therapy Conflict Resolution Adolescents Anger Management Program Evaluation Co Occurring Disorders Cbt Stress Management Interventions Trauma Therapy Tf Cbt Substance Use Disorders Child Therapy Biopsychosocial Assessments Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Clinical Supervision Personal Development Treatment of Depression Adjustment Disorders Body Image Dsm Iv
Interests:
Exercise Sweepstakes Home Improvement Reading Gourmet Cooking Food Home Decoration Health Cooking Gardening Outdoors Electronics Fitness Dogs Medicine Cats Travel Career Investing Traveling
Jun 1995 to 2000 (LPC) and for Registered Play TherapistSelf-employed Tuscaloosa, AL 2001 to 2009Self-employed
1997 to 1998Salvation Army Youth Services
Jan 1995 to Jul 1995 TherapistAltamont Counseling Associates, P.C Birmingham, AL Oct 1993 to Jun 1995 Licensed Professional CounselorExchange Club Family Skills Center
Feb 1993 to Jul 1993 Counselor AssociateBradford Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Treatment
Jun 1991 to Dec 1991 Intern student
Education:
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Jun 2010 Special Education/PsychometryUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Doctor of Education in Counselor EducationUniversity of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, AL Master's in Agency CounselingUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Master's in Family LifeUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Bachelor's in Child Development
1999 to 2000 Coordinator for field placementsSELF EMPLOYED from 1995 to present (2013)
Jun 1995 to 2000 Expert witness as LPC and LMFTSamford University
2010 to Jan 2010 CoordinatorUniversity of Alabama, Samford University Tuscaloosa, AL 2001 to 2009 Adjunct TeachingUAB
1997 to 1998 graduate level course for internshipSalvation Army Youth Services
Jan 1995 to Jul 1995 TherapistAltamont Counseling Associates, P.C Birmingham, AL Oct 1993 to Jun 1995 Licensed Professional CounselorExchange Club Family Skills Center
Feb 1993 to Jul 1993 Counselor AssociateBradford Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Treatment Bham, Al. Jun 1991 to Dec 1991 Student Intern
Education:
University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL Jun 2010 Special Education/PsychometryUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 1968 to 1969 Bachelor's in Child DevelopmentUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Doctor of Education in Counselor EducationUniversity of Alabama in Birmingham Birmingham, AL Master's in Agency CounselingUniversity of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Master's in Family Life