Introducing: Dr. Felicia Lewis, PhD, TX LPC-S by Felicia Lewis https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60 Adjunct Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (The Chicago School Dallas) en-us 2024-04-16 01:56:09 UTC 2024-04-17 02:02:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2429380422/613579354339e480a98f552a3970e101/ID_photo.jpeg Education & Licensing flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955956209 Higher Education

  • BS Psychology & Mathematics: Texas A&M University - Commerce

  • MA Counseling: Dallas Baptist University

  • PhD Counseling Education & Supervision (Child & Adolescent Cognate): Texas A&M & University - Commerce

Counseling License

  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

]]> 2024-04-16 02:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955956209 Why Counseling? flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955970291 I wanted to help others for as long as I can remember. My mom has discussed this going as far back as when my little sister was born and I tried to help take care of her. Once I was introduced to Psychology during undergrad, I knew mental health was the best way I could help others through their struggles.

]]> 2024-04-16 02:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955970291 Why Teaching? flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955983938 I was homeschooled until 8th grade. I had some struggles with learning (Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder & Anxiety) but when I began going to school I realized my one strength was where my peers struggled the most; Algebra/Math!


I set out to pursue teaching from that point on. I knew I had a depth of understanding struggling as a student that could help me in identifying students' individual learning challenges, strengths and thought processes. I just made a change from teaching Math to Counseling as my specialty area changed


Side note: I hope to someday teach research and statistics to feel my math degree is being used : )


]]> 2024-04-16 02:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955983938 Counseling Experience Summary flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955990039 LPC

  • Unleashing Hope Counseling - Private Practice

    • Assistant Director

      LPC-Supervisor

LPC-Intern/Associate

  • Allen ISD

    • Volunteer Special Education Counselor

      Emotional & Behavioral Support

  • Rockwall/Mesquite Pregnancy Resource Center

    • Volunteer Options Counselor

      Supported mother's facing unplanned pregnancy in evaluating their options & working through the process

  • Boles Children's Home - Arms of Hope

    • Volunteer Student intern

      Provided individual & group counseling to children and adolescents living in the children's home away from their biological family

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  • The Chicago School Dallas (Summer 2024)

    • Adjunct Clinical Mental Health Professor

  • Liberty University Online (Summer 2024)

    • Adjunct Counseling Education & Family Studies Professor

  • Texas A&M University - Commerce (2023-2024)

    • Ad-Interim Professor: MA CMHC

Past Professorships

  • The University of Texas at Dallas (2016-2019)

    • Adjunct Child Development & Psychology Professor

  • Texas A&M University - Commerce (2013-2015)

    • Graduate student Teacher of Record

  • Texas A&M University - Commerce (2012-2013)

    • Adjunct Professor: Student Success

Other Higher Education Experience

  • Texas A&M University Commerce

    • Assistant Director of Training & Placement

      Coordinated practicum, internship, field sites and experiences



]]> 2024-04-16 02:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955990311 Counseling flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955991765 Theories & Counseling Approaches

  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

  • Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Action & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Play Therapy

  • Attachment Theory

  • Family Systems

Diagnosis/Specialty areas

  • Trauma (RAD, DSED, PTSD & Acute Stress)

  • Depression

  • Self-injury

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Anxiety

  • Relationship issues including foster care & adoption challenges

]]> 2024-04-16 02:27:09 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955991765 Teaching Approach flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955992057

  • Interactive/Collaborative: I aim for all of my students to be involved both as learners and contributors to the classroom. We can always learn from each other especially in the field of counseling where we need to understand diversity of learning, practice and persons.

  • Integrative: Due to my own learning challenges, I fully recognize different resources are helpful for different learners. I do my best to incorporate as many tools and ways of looking at information as possible. I utilize online course models to be sure you have whatever you might need at your fingertips whenever and wherever you might need it. I include notes, links to videos, case studies and example assignments to name a few.

  • Applications: Mental health isn't just an educational discipline, it's a field of helping. This requires molding your thought process to look at different components of a person's life, development, coping strategies and more. In my classes, we focus on how what we're learning impacts people. This includes us both as individuals and clinicians, our clients and society.

    • ]]>     2024-04-16 02:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2955992057     Online Teaching flewis1_1 https://padlet.com/flewis1_1/scz66al5gk5iwi60/wish/2956054558 I utilize the online platform to support my courses both taught in person and online. I primarily have experience utilizing Black Board and Bright Space but am currently working on learning and mastering Canvas as well.

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