Gail's Bio
Gail Edwards, M.Ed., M.A.P.C.
Phone: (982) 300-5757 Fax: (928) 772-0717
Relevant Experience & Qualifications
Provided Clinical Supervision
Conducted groups for domestic violence/anger management and substance abuse including DUI, worked closely with clients transitioning out of prison—experienced in all phases of case management—including in-takes, evaluations, assessments, discharges, and reporting to courts, probation and parole officers.
Have worked extensively as an educator, advocate, and counselor specializing in the educational, emotional, and support needs of youths and their families related to specific disorders---(i.e. ADHD, Bipolar, Conduct Disorder) substance and other abuse issues.
Director of a school that assisted at-risk students modify behavior issues caused by abuse, neglect, and/or mental illness.
Other duties performed include--but are not limited to--curriculum development, personnel and budget management, grant writing and leading staff development, teaching, and school counseling.
Continue to stay up-dated on issues related to education and counseling through continuing education and workshops.
Have the ability to research traditional and non-traditional modalities and techniques to establish the most effective methods for each individual client’s progression and healing.
Have conducted support groups as well as individual counseling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education
M.A.P.C. Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ
M.Ed. Education, Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ
B.A. Secondary Education, Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ
Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor LPC-12930--AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor LISAC-11846—AZ Board of Behavior Health Examiners
NBCC—National Board for Certified Counselors
Hypnotherapy Certification--Albert University
Superintendent and Principal Certifications—AZ Department of Education
K-12 School Guidance Counselor--AZ Department of Education
Teacher Certification in Secondary Education--AZ Department of Education
