About Holly
About Me
Thanks for taking the time to check out my website. You might be wondering why I have credentials in more than one country. I was lucky to engage in international counseling by living abroad, which has allowed me to see a diverse range of clients from all over the world. My experience and education in different countries has helped me to adapt my approach individually to each client. Because my clients’ cultures, values, and circumstances are all so different from each other, I get to learn from each person.
Outside of counseling, I love spending time with my husband and cat, traveling, punk music, vegan food, and selling on eBay. I’m from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but Dublin, Ireland is also home. See below for a summary of my professional qualifications.
Education
I have a BA in Geography from California State University East Bay, an MS in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University, an MSc in Psychology from Leeds Beckett University (UK), and am currently working on my PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kent State University.
Credentials
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Ohio, an accredited counsellor in Ireland (MIACP), and a Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS).
I am also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the European Branch of the American Counseling Association (EB-ACA), and the International Association for Counselling.
Teaching
I am an instructor/lecturer in Counseling and Human Development & Family Studies and have experience teaching masters and undergraduate students.
Research
My research areas include American counselors working abroad, international counseling, and international training opportunities for Americans.