Nicole Kratimenos, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, QS, C-DBT, BC-TMH
It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my candidacy for your consideration. As an educator, counselor, scholar, and leader, I am deeply committed to the advancement of the counseling profession and would be honored to serve as the President-Elect of the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
Currently, I am in the role of Assistant Professor at Barry University, as well as an Adjunct Professor at National Louis University and St. Petersburg College. My instructional responsibilities include teaching advanced courses in clinical mental health counseling, with an emphasis on psychopathology, multicultural issues, substance abuse, leadership and clinical preparation courses such as practicum and internship. I have also developed multiple courses that reflect contemporary practices and learner-centered strategies. I am actively involved in university governance, including participating in curriculum committees and as a Faculty Co-Advisor for Chi Sigma Iota’s Beta Upsilon Chapter at Barry University. Additionally, I am a qualified supervisor for the State of Florida and the owner of Sound Mind Counseling, a practice located in the Tampa Bay area. My leadership roles include serving as President-Elect, President and Interim-President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association and Past Secretary for the Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. As a licensed mental health counselor and board-certified telemental health provider, I maintain an active private practice and supervise emerging clinicians through a collaborative and inclusive supervision lens.
As President-Elect of AMHCA, my vision is to serve as a forward-thinking, collaborative leader who supports the organization’s mission to advance the profession of clinical mental health counseling. I plan on building upon AMHCA’s legacy by addressing emerging needs in the field through advocacy, education, and leadership. My goals include strengthening AMHCA’s legislative efforts, enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion via innovative initiatives, assisting in leadership development and member engagement as well as fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. I also aspire to increase public awareness of mental health counseling services, and to support counselors in training via academic and career development opportunities.
I have delivered numerous peer-reviewed presentations at national and regional conferences on topics such as trauma, dual disorders and adapting multicultural experiences to virtual didactic formats. Additionally, I have authored articles on holistic counseling, dual disorders, and trauma. My book, A Life Full of Sunshine and Puddles, reflects my dedication to personal growth and narrative healing. I have also had the honor of recognition by my peers, receiving the FMHCA Counselor of the Year Award (2021) and contributing to an award-winning CSI chapter newsletter team (2024). Guided by a philosophy of compassionate engagement, cultural humility, and academic rigor, I strive to empower both students and professionals in becoming reflective, ethical, and effective agents of change. I am deeply motivated to contribute my experience, passion, and collaborative spirit to further the mission of our profession.
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