Kathy Wagner, MA, LAPC
Education/Certifications:
*NBCC Board Certified Professional
Counselor
*Licensed Associate Professional
Counselor
*Professional Christian Counselor
*M.A. degree in Counseling *Psychology from the University
of Maryland, European Division
*B.A. degree in Communication
from Pepperdine University, CA
Biography:
Kathy received her bachelor`s degree in Communication from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and her master`s degree from University of Maryland, European Divison,, with a focus on child, adolescent, and family counseling. As part of her training, Kathy completed a year long internship at the United States Army hospital in the child and adolescent psychiatric unit. Kathy has experience working in a variety of settings including a Community Mental Health Hopsital,
Hospital and Private Practice.
Kathy is an associate licensed professional counselor who combines the science of psychology with the art of creative intervention to best serve herchild and adolescent clients and to work within the individual family context. Kathy has experience working with children, adolescents, and individuals dealing with a wide array of issues. Kathy utilizes a light hearted/play therapy type approach in working with her younger clients in order to form a mutually engaged relationship between therapist and client which affects therapeutic change.
Kathy is a member of several associations and professional groups including the American Psychological Association(APA),
Licensed Peofessional Counselors
Association of Georgia(LPCA),and the American Association of Christian Counselors. She makes her home in Fayetteville with her husband, Jerry, and their three daughters, Jessica, Lauren, and Elise.
Areas of specialization: Autism, Spectrum Disorders, Family Transitions and Adjustments,(divorce/loss), Anxiety, Depression,
Behavioral Problems, Oppositional Problems, Learning Challenges, Anger Management Personal/Spiritual Growth, Couples Counseling and ADHD.
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