Dr. Kaufman Walker is a Licensed Counselor in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, West Virginia & Florida. She specializes in grief & loss, trauma, First Responders, and anxiety-related disorders. Dr. Kaufman Walker also specializes in working with children and adolescents and their families, along with adults who are struggling with a variety of life challenges. Further, she provides supervision services for Counseling Residents in Virginia, Washington, D.C. & Maryland.
Education
The George Washington University: PhD, Counseling Specializing in Trauma, Crisis, & Substance Use
Marymount University: Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Lynchburg College: Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Licensing
Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor, District of Columbia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Maryland
Telehealth Licensed Professional Counselor, West Virginia
Telehealth Licensed Professional Counselor, Florida
Certification
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
National Board of Certified Counselors, Virginia
Qualified Mental Health Professional, Virginia
Approved Supervisor, Virginia & DC
Certified First Responder Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Certified Life Coach
Experience
I have experience working with adults, children, couples and families in a variety of settings. Below are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience:
- Individual, Couples and Family Counseling
- Trauma, Crisis and Substance Use
- First Responders
- Children, Adolescents, Adults
- Grief and Loss
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Childhood Trauma
- Developmental and Behavior-Related Disorders
- Relational Problems
- Foster Care and Adoption
- Custody-Related Issues
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Serious Mental Illness
- 504/IEPs
- Client Advocacy
- Competency Evaluations, Mental Health Laws, and the Court System
- Case Management, Treatment Planning, and Discharge in Mental Health Systems
- Psychotropic Medications
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Art and Animal Therapy
- Supervision
Memberships & Affiliations
Affiliations
Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Society of Leadership & Success
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
American Psychological Association
American Counseling Association
Crisis Intervention Training, International Membership
Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselors
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMSHA)
American Mental Health Counselors Association
Current Roles
Current Roles
Supervisor
Therapist
Founder of TNPS LLC
Certified First Responder Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
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