Mental Healthy

Tim Sosin EDMR

Tim Sosin is an internationally certified trauma therapy specialist, EMDR therapist, and licensed professional counselor in PA, VA and NJ. He is the head of Birthstone Trauma Healing which helps individuals work through trauma that they've experienced. 

Dr. Laurel Shaler - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & "Reclaiming Sanity"

Dr. Shaler is a Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Social Worker. She is a former psychotherapist with the Department of Veterans Affairs where she specialized in the treatment of PTSD and anger. Her clinical and research interests include Christian integration, military/veteran issues, crisis and trauma, adoption and attachment, and the emotional well-being of women. Dr. Shaler is an active member of numerous professional organizations and was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, an international honors society for counselors. Additionally, Dr. Shaler speaks and writes about the intersection of faith, culture, and emotional well-being.

 

Learn more about Dr. Shaler and her work at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/

 

Dr. Gary Sibcy - Depression & Attachment Theory

Gary A. Sibcy II, Ph.D. is a professor of counselor education and supervision as well as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He has educated, trained, and supervised counselors for over 15 years. Dr. Sibcy has a broad range of research and clinical interests, including the assessment and treatment of childhood disorders, anxiety and trauma disorders, and personality disorders. He also has an interest in the integration of religious beliefs in clinical practice. His current research interests focus on developing and disseminating empirically supported treatments for both children and adults. Dr. Sibcy writes, speaks, and consults nationally and internationally.

Dr. Jennifer Street - Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Dr. Jennifer Street is the program director of the Behavioral Sciences: Social Work program at Liberty University. She began teaching in 2009. Her teaching focus has been clinical practice and field education. Dr. Street's clinical focus is trauma and she specializes in accelerated resolution therapy for veterans and active duty military.

 

Find out more about ART at https://artherapyinternational.org/ 

Dr. Mary Bartlett - Suicidality

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR SERIOUSLY CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-8255.

 

"Dr. Mary Bartlett is a licensed professional counselor and serves as an independent behavioral health consultant on resilience, risk reduction, and suicide prevention. With a doctorate in Counselor Education from Auburn University, her professional credentials include certification as a national counselor, family life educator, military family life consultant, and she is an Alabama counseling supervisor. 

Presently, she works for the United States Air Force (USAF) Air University at the Air Command and Staff College where she teaches in the Leadership Department, and leverages her training to infuse wellness-based courses into USAF Professional Military Education courses.

Dr. Bartlett is an authorized trainer for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and the American Association of Suicidology, is an Army National Guard qualified Master Resilience Trainer, has completed the Air Force Resilience Training program, and has published research, manuscripts, and book chapters on suicide prevention and intervention. She speaks internationally on her areas of research and various mental health related topics." (Source: https://drmarybartlett.com/)

 

Dr. Bartlett's Website: https://drmarybartlett.com/

American Association of Suicidology: www.suicidology.org

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org

Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org

TAPS Suicide Loss Survivor Assistance: www.taps.org/suicide

Dr. Keith Lahikainen - The Transtheoretical Model of Change

Dr. Lahikainen is a licensed psychologist and credentialed Health Service Provider from the state of Massachusetts. Over the years he has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in human services, psychology, school counseling, and rehabilitation counseling programs. In addition to his position as a faculty member, he is pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree at Liberty University.

In addition to his teaching, Dr. Lahikainen worked for fifteen years in a range of clinical and practical settings providing psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation for a diverse array of client populations. These settings include inpatient psychiatric care, college counseling centers, community mental health centers, and corporations. Specializing in human motivation and leadership, his professional focus has been on teaching and applying such concepts to prepare people for making a positive change in their lives. His research interests include the areas of positive psychology, leadership, mindfulness, motivation, and spirituality.

Dr. Jichan Kim - Forgiveness

Dr. Kim’s research interests include the effects of interpersonal and intrapersonal forgiveness as well as the integration of psychology and Christianity. Dr. Kim also has extensive ministry experience in New York City, Boston, and Madison (WI), serving various age groups in Korean immigrant congregations.

He is married with three kids and enjoys reading books on the topic of psychology and spirituality. Dr. Kim’s mission as a professor is to help students go where they must go in life by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead a fulfilling and purposeful life in Christ.

Prof. Elke Cox - Biblical Social Justice

Professor Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has designed several online social work courses, is the advisor for the Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society at Liberty University, and has presented at multiple national social work conferences.

She has been a social worker for over 20 years, working mainly with children and families, in places such as a children’s home, a public high school, a private practice, and foster care.

Dr. Ginger Mayer - The Christian Counseling Approach

Dr. Virginia "Ginger" Mayer is the founder of Living Waters Counseling and Co-founder of Kingdom College.

 

For more information on Living Waters Counseling visit https://www.lwcounseling.net/

For more information on Kingdom College visit https://www.kingdomcollege.net/ 

Dr. Kevin Hull - Video Games as Therapy

Dr. Hull owns and operates Hull and Associates, P.A., a multidisciplinary counseling practice. Dr. Hull specializes in using play therapy with Autism Spectrum Disorder, in addition to working with families and young adults. Dr. Hull has written several books and chapters on the topic of play, the use of video/computer games as a play therapy tool, and treating Autism Spectrum Disorder.