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Lawrence P. Meisel, Jr., Ed.D.

1005 Waterstone Court.

Midland, Georgia 31820

(706) 761-2199

www.DrMeiselCounseling.com

Professional Objective: Career in Individual and Couples Mental Health Counseling

Education: Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ

Degree: Bachelor of Arts, U.S. History, 1975

Honors: Dean's List, Graduated Cum laude (3.54 GPA)

Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

Trenton State University, Trenton, NJ

Degree: Master of Education, 1978

Specialization: College Student Personnel Counseling

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Degree: Doctor of Education, 1987

Specialization: Community Agency Counseling

Professional Experience:

Pastoral Institute, 2022 15th Ave., Columbus, GA 31901

May 2018 - Present

Therapist: Providing individual, marital, and family therapy. Presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, sexual abuse and assaults, substance abuse, personality disorders, family conflict and communication problems, career indecision. Special areas of interest include: Couples therapy based on the Gottman Method: Relaxation training, imagery, and mental rehearsal for relief of PTSD, stress, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Agency Description: The Pastoral Institute is a non-profit faith based organization located in MidTown Columbus, GA, serving the community for over 40 years through a variety of services. The Pastoral Institute provides counseling and education to individuals, couples, families, and children by helping to assess problems, achieve personal growth, and explore solutions from a holistic perspective. Most importantly, we’re here to listen.

Columbus Counseling Services, 4741 Armour Rd. Columbus, GA 31906

December, 1999 - May 2018

Director and Therapist: Providing individual, marital, and family therapy. Presenting concerns include depression, anxiety, fears and phobias, sexual abuse and assaults, substance abuse, personality disorders, family conflict and communication problems, career indecision.

Workshops on career decision making, resume writing and job searching were also provided to agencies and institutions on request. Consultation and clinical supervision for Licensed Professional Counselor candidates was available on a contract basis.

Agency Description: Columbus Counseling Services was a private psychotherapy practice providing individual, group and family therapy for adolescents, and adults from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds in Georgia's second largest city.

Army Community Service Fort Benning, Georgia

May 2005 – May 2008

Military Family Life Consultant Part-time contract consulting position, providing confidential assistance to Soldiers and family members to manage the stress and resolve the problems that result from deployments and the challenges of the military lifestyle. Presenting concerns include: PTSD; Grief; Anger management; Marital discord; Infidelity; Parenting problems; Communication and conflict resolution skills; and Substance Abuse.

Agency Description: Army Community Service (ACS) Center assists commanders in maintaining readiness of individuals, families, and communities on Fort Benning, and within America’s Army, by developing services which promote self-reliance, resiliency, and stability during war and peace.

Columbus State University Counseling Center, Columbus, GA 31907

January, 1990 - January, 2000.

Counselor and Coordinator of Intern Education: individual, marital, and family counseling for personal and career development of students, prospective students, and alumni; standardized personality and intelligence testing and psychological report writing; clinical supervision of masters level counselors during practicum and internship experience, presentation of workshops and seminars on special topics related to student development; participation in campus-wide committees as assigned.

Agency Description: Columbus State University is a senior unit of the University System of Georgia offering liberal arts programs leading to masters, baccalaureate, and associate degrees. Located in Georgia's second largest city. The university serves a population of approximately 300,000.

Saint Francis College Graduate Programs in Mental Health Counseling, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

August, 1987 - December, 1989

Assistant Professor: teaching classes and supervising student practica in a masters level mental health and substance abuse counseling program. Courses taught: Introduction to Counseling, Advanced Human Growth and Development, Social Psychology, Intellectual Assessment. Personality Assessment, Career Development Counseling, Introduction to Substance Abuse Counseling, Advanced Substance Abuse Counseling, Counseling Theory, and Practicum Supervision.

One quarter time appointment to provide mental health counseling services to undergraduate students (active caseload of' 12 students per semester). Presenting concerns: Attempted suicide, Self-mutilating behavior, Borderline personality disorder, Recovery from sexual abuse and acquaintance rape, Anorexia; Bulimia, Drug and Alcohol dependence, Major depression. Career exploration.

Agency Description: Saint Francis College is a private liberal arts institution offering masters, baccalaureate, and associate degree programs in more than 20 academic areas.

Auburn University Foundations of Education Department, Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849.

September, 1984-- June, 1986

Graduate Teaching Assistant: tutoring graduate and undergraduate students in statistical analysis.

Agency Description: The department provides advanced undergraduate and graduate study in educational history, philosophy and theory, learning theory, human development, individual measurement and evaluation, statistical analysis, and research design.

Auburn University Counseling and Counseling Psychology Department, Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849.

September. 1984 - September. 1986

Graduate Teaching Assistant: development of departmental microcomputer for word processing and database management functions. Preparation of manuscripts, and computerized mailings for survey research and new student recruitment; assisted in compilation of descriptive statistics for departmental accreditation study; taught undergraduate course on vocational decision making; graduate student representative to departmental faculty meetings.

Agency Description: The department provides programs of study leading to: M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees. Areas of specialization include: Counselor Education and Supervision, Public School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, College Student Development, School Psychometry, Community Agency Counseling, and Counseling Psychology.

Auburn University Student Housing Department, Burton Hall, Auburn University, Al, 36849.

September, 1981--August, 1986

Assistant to the Director (6/83 - 8/86): special projects for improving administration and student services including development of discipline procedures and design of in-service training for dormitory directors.

Dormitory Director (9/81 - 6/83): individual counseling of students in academic, personal and interpersonal development; coordination of social and recreational programming; liaison between Housing Department and student residents, their parents and guests; ensuring resident's cooperation with housing procedures and regulations.

Agency Description: Year-round campus housing for graduate and undergraduate students in facilities ranging from two bedroom apartments to individual dormitory rooms.

Lee County Youth Development Center, 3306 Dallas Road, Opelika, AL, 36801.

June, 1980 - August. 1986

Physical Fitness Therapist: designed and conducted daily aerobic conditioning program intended to improve health-related fitness and self-esteem of adolescents in residential treatment. Principles of behavior modification and social learning were employed to help clients achieve individually defined goals and objectives. Daily performance records, weekly progress reports, pre-post physical and psychological measures were used to operationally define and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Agency Description: Six to twelve month residential treatment for juveniles adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision. Additional facilities provided emergency shelter care and evaluation services for abused and neglected children.

East Alabama Mental Health Center, 614 Second Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801.

November, 1980 - September, 1981

Outpatient Alcoholism Therapist: individual therapy as primary treatment for continuing care after completion of residential treatment; primary intervention and referral to appropriate treatment modality (i.e., inpatient detoxification, short or long term residential treatment, and weekly outpatient therapy); correspondence with criminal justice system regarding evaluations and progress reports.

Agency Description: Regional mental health center serving rural counties in East Alabama providing outpatient therapy, transitional home, day care, home visitation, and education/prevention services to individuals, families, children, mentally retarded, and elderly clients.

Alpha Center/N.E.D.A.C., Inc., 104 Bloomfield Avenue. Montclair, NJ 07042.

October, 1972 - June, 1980

Coordinator (5/79 - 6/80), Assistant Coordinator (10/72 - 5/79): Individual, Group, and Family Counseling; Community Relations; Statistical Reporting; Proposal Writing; Staff Supervision.

Agency Description: Substance abuse counseling for teen and young adult self-referred clients with additional referrals from schools, probation, and social service agencies. Individual and group counseling provided on a weekly appointment basis. Counseling services supplemented by a variety of social and recreational activities. Speaking engagements and workshops designed upon request from community groups.

Supervision/Training: Weekly meetings with both Ph.D. and MSW therapists utilizing an eclectic base of counseling and personality theory. Case management utilizing tape reviews and case presentations.

Operation Aspiration, c/o Mr. Robert Slater, 35 Cleveland Street, Orange, NJ 07017.

October, 1971-- June, 1973

Street Guidance Worker: individual and group counseling.

Agency Description: YMCA teen outreach provided high school equivalency preparation and social development to multi-ethnic urban and suburban youth.

Supervision/Training: Experiential learning groups conducted by Ph.D. psychologist to teach active listening and group counseling skills.

North Essex Helpline, 60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, N.J. 07042.

June 1970 – September 1971

Telephone Counselor

Agency Description: Twenty-four hour referral, information, and crisis intervention service utilizing, the immediacy and anonymity of telephone contact.

Supervision/Training: Small group lecture/discussion led by MSW to develop active listening skills and non-directive approach to problem solving.

Dissertation Research:

Exerciser’s Ratings of the Components of Aerobic Exercise Which Contribute to Psychological Well-being. (1987, August)

Presentations: Meisel, L. P., Meadows, M. F., and Halpin, G. H. (1988, August) Effects of Exercising on Psychological Well-being. Paper presented at the 96th meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Meisel, L. P. (1991, May) Interactive Interpretation of the Strong Campbell Interest Inventory. Paper presented at the 3rd meeting of the Georgia Mental Health Counselors Association, Peachtree City, GA.

Meisel, L. P. and Rose, D. (1998, October) Two Roads to Roam:

Comparison of Ericksonian and Psychodynamic Therapy Utilization of the Unconscious. Paper presented at the 35th meeting of the Southeastern Conference of Counseling Center Personnel, Jekyll Island, GA.

Hickson, J. and Meisel, L. P. (1998, October) Joining Forces: A Collaborative Partnership between a Counseling Center and Counselor Education Program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Montgomery, AL .

Meisel, L. P. (1999, April) Relaxation, Imagery, and Mental Rehearsal for Management of Test Anxiety. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Georgia College Personnel Association, St. Simons Island, GA.

Funding Grants:

Nike, Inc. & Road Runners Club of America, May, 1987.

Children’s Developmental Running Program, in support of YMCA Youth Running Club of Alexandria, LA.

Professional Affiliations:

American Mental Health Counselors Association

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (Clinical Member)

Credentials:

Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor #1376

Georgia Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #756

Georgia Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor #1377

National Certified Counselor #21035