Faith Winters, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Providing: Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy
Effective Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing Education is a regular part of my professional development to ever learn more about how to be more effective in helping you. Recent classes include: Cognitive therapy, by Judith Beck, Psychopharmacology GFU, Advanced Family therapy, Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Substance abuse from a systemic perspective, and Treatment of sexual abuse survivors. Clinical Supervision

National Certified Counselor through National Board for Certified Counselors, and Affiliates Inc. 2006 The largest counselor credentialing organization in the United States, the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC), an independent not-for-profit credentialing body for counselors, is a national certification system. NBCC's certification program recognizes counselors who have met predetermined standards in their training, experience, and performance on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification.

Licensed Professional Counselor, # C1832  Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. Providing counseling services to individuals, couples, families, children, groups, organizations or the general public through the therapeutic relationship, developing understanding of personal problems, defining goals and planning action reflecting interests, abilities, aptitudes and needs as these relate to problems and concerns in personal, social, educational, rehabilitation and career adjustments.

Certified Family Life Educator through National Council on Family Relations, 2002.
As a Certified Family Life Educator I provide the skills and knowledge to enrich individual and family life. That includes knowledge about how families work; the interrelationship of families and society; human growth and development throughout the life span; the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality; the impact of money and time management on daily family life; the importance and value of parent education; the effects of policy and legislation on families; ethical considerations in professional conduct; and a solid understanding and knowledge of how to teach and/or develop curriculum for what are often sensitive and personal issues.

Master of Arts in Counseling, 2002, George Fox University. A graduate course of study for those preparing for a ministry in the counseling profession, to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Courses of study included the psychology courses of the basic counseling core plus marriage and family therapy classes and graduate level theology and spiritual formation classes.

Bachelor of Arts in Management and  Organizational  Leadership, 2000, George Fox University. Courses of study included Business classes, Psychology classes, and Biblical Studies education.

GED Although I now have a Masters Degree, I never attended a high school, never finished middle school. At the age of 13 I was illegally taken out of school by my parents and was never allowed to return. The last grade completed was 6th. Over the next 24 years I grazed out of libraries doing “delight directed studies.” Whatever I delighted in, whatever caught my interest, I studied. In order to get a GED in 1990 I took the five tests, and received the GED certificate.

Therefore, I understand the difference between ‘schooling’ and ‘education.’ I have a lot of respect for people who educate themselves, in or out of school. I have tremendous compassion for those who experience the challenges of having the education, but not the degrees or credentials to compete in our society.

CAREER EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience that enriches my ability to have empathy and understanding of many different issues and client needs.

Mental Health Professional, Private Practice, Portland /Beaverton, Oregon 2001 – to present. Experienced mental health therapist with a passion for serving our community in regard to mental health needs. My work includes direct counseling services to individuals, groups, couples or families, working with prevention, and teaching workshops. 

Support Group Leader, Beaverton Christian Church. 8/2000 to 1/2005. Provided direct support group leadership to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Board Member of the Oregon Mental Health Counselors Association (OMHCA) - 2001 - 2003 Worked with the board to define the purpose and long term goals of the organization. We endeavored to promote the professional identity of Licensed Professional Counselors in Oregon. In addition, I wrote articles for the quarterly membership publication. 

Dean of Women, Child Placement Coordinator for Royal Family Kids Camp, (Beaverton Christian Church), an organization that provides summer camp to children in foster care: 2001 – to present. Worked with leadership to provide training for camp staff and volunteers. Coordinated child placement at camp with Department of Human Services/Child Welfare.

Family Therapist, Intensive Family Services, Portland, Oregon. 2001-2002 – Graduate level internship, provided direct counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Clients were mandated by OR DHS Child Protective Services.

Other relevant experience: successfully self-employed in a service business for 15 years,  store salesclerk, flea market sales, raised livestock, drew plans and helped to build farm buildings, ran day care business, and was a migrant farm worker for 10 years.

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