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 About Kendra

Kendra Woody-Simmons is a Substance Abuse Professional, Master Addictions Counselor, Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a National Certified Addiction Counselor in private practice in Goose Creek, SC. Kendra works with adolescents, adults, and couples providing a wide variety of general counseling services, addictions, substance abuse assessments, and clinical supervision.

Kendra received her undergraduate degree in Human Services specializing in Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling, Master of Science in Human Services/Multidisciplinary Studies, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Addictions. Kendra has completed all coursework towards her PhD in Human Services and Counseling and currently working on her dissertation. 

Kendra’s background is exceptionally extensive bringing a broad history of educational, community, and workplace experience, in addition to, clinical expertise to her clients. Kendra has acquired certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Addictions Counselor II (CACII), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC/S), Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC), certification as a Prevention Research Institute Instructor (ADSAP), Human Services Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), certified Screening Test Technician/Instructor (STT), certified as a Scream-Free Parenting Instructor (SCPI), Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinical (EAS-C), certified as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), CALOCUS certified by Department of Health and Human Services, and a Medicaid provider. Kendra is a South Carolina Notary Public and registered with the DOT Clearinghouse as a provider.

Kendra’s personal history is culturally diverse, which has facilitated her effectiveness and respect as a helper with the multicultural populations she serves. Kendra’s practicum and internship work was completed at a substance abuse facility, local mental health agency, and included hospital emergency room intervention and placement. Kendra is versed in a wide variety of clinical issues: supervision, addiction, relationships, behaviors, and parenting.

EDUCATION:

All coursework completed-currently working on PhD dissertation (ABD)

Post-Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling

Master of Science- Human Services/Multidisciplinary Studies

Master of Arts-Clinical Counseling

Bachelor of Arts-Human Services/Interdisciplinary Studies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)

National Association for Addiction Professionals Association (NAADAC)

Addiction Professionals of South Carolina  (APSC)

South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA)

South Carolina Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA)

National Notary Association (NNA)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)         (Licensed Counselor in South Carolina and Georgia)

National Certified Addictions Counselor I (NCACI)

National Certified Counselor - (NCC)

Prevention Research Institute Instructor (PRI)

Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)

Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)

Screening Test Technician and Instructor (STT)

Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)

Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC/S)

Certified Scream-Free Parenting Instructor (SFPI)

Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinical (EAS-C)

 ~All services are by appointment only ~

Call and schedule your appointment today

1-866-694-1113



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