Program Director-Play Therapy

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Dr. Byrd has been a counselor educator for almost 10 years and has almost 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in varying capacities and settings. She has edited a book on common encounters in school counseling and written many refereed journal articles and multiple book chapters.

Degrees & Certifications

  • PhD, Counselor Education, Old Dominion University
  • Master's Degree, Counselor Education, Old Dominion University 
  • BA, University of North Carolina at Asheville

Certifications 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (TN)
  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC)
  • Licensed School Counselor (NC)
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor
  • Nationally Certified Counselor
  • Registered Play Therapy Supervisor

Research Interests

  • Children and adolescent
  • Play therapy
  • School counseling
  • Social justice/multicultural concerns
  • Self-injury
  • Women’s wellness
  • Adlerian theory
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