NCAC-II resources - National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II Updated: 2023

Education:

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counseling — University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studies — Auburn University

Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)

Certifications:

• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• ScreamFree Parenting
• QPR Suicide Prevention Certified Instructor

Liz Gunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (BA) from Auburn University. Liz is a member of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA), ALMHCA (Alabama Mental Health Counselors Association) and ALGBTICAL (Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling). She certified in ScreamFree Parenting and is the past-president of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Honor Society.

Liz works with individuals, couples and families on a wide array of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic illness, parenting, burnout, stress management, job related concerns, communication, relationships, grief and loss. While counseling mostly out of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, meeting clients where they are is of the utmost importance to Liz. Before joining the EACC, she worked at Children’s of Alabama for over 12 years providing counseling to patients with chronic pulmonary/sleep issues and their families; she was also the Cystic Fibrosis Mental Health Coordinator. Liz is a national and/or local presenter on the courses of Maintaining Professional Boundaries, Mental Health and Chronic Illness, Creative Coping, Communication within Teams, and Caregiving and Chronic Illness. Liz’s pronouns are she/her/hers.

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Education:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — University of North Alabama
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in History — University of North Alabama

Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Certifications:

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Brittany Cockrum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in History (BS) from the University of North Alabama. She is a member of the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA).

She works with individuals of all ages as well as families on courses such as anxiety, grief, depression, goal-setting, stress-management, parenting, and behavioral issues in children and adolescents. She employs an eclectic counseling style that combines solution focused techniques with cognitive behavioral and person-focused techniques to help individuals address the issues that they are experiencing. Before coming to UAB, Brittany worked with Pesek Counseling Services, Noah’s Ark Child and Family Treatment Center, and Garrett Counseling and Consulting. Brittany’s pronouns are she/her/hers.

"In 900 years of time and space, I've never met anyone who wasn't important." — The Doctor

New, Larger Facility Offers Holistic Care and Greater Access for Boulder County

Naropa Community Counseling (NCC), a leading provider of affordable and accessible mental health care in Colorado, today announced the opening of its new counseling center in Boulder County. The expanded facility affirms NCC's dual mission to provide essential services through accessible, Medicaid-covered care, while preparing therapists on the path to licensure with a robust training program.

Naropa Community Counseling provides adolescent, individual, group and couples counseling at affordable rates and also serves Medicaid patients. NCC integrates more traditional modes of talk therapy with contemplative practices and holistic methods, including wilderness, art and somatic therapy programs to meet a wide range of client needs. The unique set of offerings is designed to help individuals who occupy a wide variety of social locations and identities, and often experience marginalization in the community.

"Our new facility allows Naropa Community Counseling to deepen its commitment to creating an accessible, holistic and compassionate healing environment for our clients and nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals," said Bill Monroe (LCSW LAC), director of Naropa Community Counseling. "Since 2015, we have also supported nearly 130 students on track for licensure, providing a vital resource for clinical training. With what is happening in the world around us, our community needs access to these affordable services now more than ever."

The therapy programs are led by NCC clinical supervisors working in concert with second- and third-year graduate students who are seeking to become licensed in mental health counseling and clinical social work. The training includes students of Naropa University, Regis University, University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

"We continue to seek funding through the Naropa Community Counseling Client Access Fund, assisting 30 to 40 individuals annually with 10 sessions at $20 each to help more people in need," Monroe said. "Additionally, accepting Medicaid has also broadened access since therapists in Colorado are often at capacity. Many interns train with us to learn Medicaid billing administration to serve vulnerable populations."

Recent data reveals that the share of Americans aged 18 to 44 who received mental health treatment increased from 18.5 percent to over 23 percent between 2019 and 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, NCC served 475 clients, with 50% of them on Medicaid.

For more information, please visit the NCC website.

About Naropa Community Counseling

Naropa Community Counseling (NCC), a branch of Naropa University, was the vision of former faculty member and Graduate School of Counseling and Psychology founder Deborah Bowman. It was 25 years in the making and, since NCC opened in 2015, it has offered genuine and growing support for the mental health needs of the Boulder community. Learn more: naropacommunitycounseling.com

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) with a doctorate in Psychology and six years of experience in the field. I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and groups with self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, partner relational problems, anger/stress management, trauma, and life adjustment issues. I utilize a mix of Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Dialectical (DBT) modalities. I believe that when people have hope and replace irrational thoughts and attitudes, they are able to change.

Reaching out is the first step. Therapy is an investment in yourself on so many levels. Our initial session involves getting to know each other and understanding what brought you to therapy. After that, we’ll collaborate on goals and plans. I am here to support and empower you. If you are ready to take that step, I encourage you to reach out.

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