Hello!
My name is Kimberly Morris.
Beginning the therapeutic journey can feel daunting. Knowing a little bit about who is walking along side you can help. I have gained clinical experience counseling in a variety of settings including a university campus, advocacy center, community agency, and private practice with diverse clientele. Below is more information on my licensure, training, and education.
Licenses & Certifications
Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #88254
Issued by Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor #13655
Issued by Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health
National Certified Counselor
Issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors
EMDR Trained
EMDRIA approved training completed through Compassion Works.
Currently undergoing the optional extensive process to become an EMDRIA Certified Therapist for additional advanced training.
Certified Attachment and Personality Patterns Specialist
Issued by Evergreen Certifications
Finding Solid Ground Trained Counselor
Issued by EMDR Advanced Training & Distance Learning
Trauma-Focused CBT Trained Counselor
Issued by University of South Carolina
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Issued by Prepare/Enrich
Continuing Education
The states of Texas and Oklahoma require licensed counselors to be lifelong learners, continually attend ethics trainings, and stay up to date in the field. I aim to serve my clients by committing to hone current skills, expand my scope of knowledge, and provide transparency in what I have obtained advanced education and training in.
Education
2021
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A.
University of Texas, Tyler
Highlights
CACREP Accredited
Member of the national counselor honor society, Chi Sigma Iota
Counseling training areas include psychological disturbance due to developmental, educational, career, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, cultural, relational or environmental issues. Competency areas include diagnosis and assessment, evidence-based counseling/psychotherapy techniques, group processes, human development, cultural diversity, addiction and career counseling.
2019
Psychology, B.S.
University of Texas, Tyler
Highlights
Volunteer for the Walk for Suicide Awareness
Member and elected officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Competency areas include an empirically based foundation of human behavior, sensations and perceptions, cognitions, emotions, motivation, and learning. Perspectives are grounded through scientific research design and statistical techniques/analysis.