Maryland Association of Marriage, Couples and Family Counselors
A Division of the Maryland Counseling Association and State Branch for the
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
MAMCFC - MISSION To enhance the quality of life in the state of Maryland by promoting the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity. |
MAMCFC'S COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY - December 31, 2019
MAMCFC volunteered with Food & Friends, Washington, DC, to assist with food packaging to help provide food and nutrition to those in the community living with serious illnesses. Three boxes of canned goods and other food items were also collected and donated.
PRESIDENT-Carolyn Cunningham, Licensed Professional School Counselor
She utilizes Trauma-Informed, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapeutic approaches during sessions with children and adolescents.
Ms. Cunningham earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois, and a Master of Science in School Counseling from Capella University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Relief from Northcentral University in California.
Carolyn's ultimate goal is to create programs that provide behavioral health and wrap-around services to underserved communities.
Carolyn is a member of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) American Counseling Association and the Maryland Counseling Association.
PAST-PRESIDENT - Deborah Allen, LCPC
Deborah Allen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Board Approved Supervisor. Deborah has a Master of Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University located in St. Charles, Missouri. Deborah’s background includes a 16-year career base with the University of Missouri, St. Louis where she had the pleasure of working with a diverse group of people from all over the world. While working for UMSL, Deborah was afforded experience in supervising, facilitating financial and academic counseling and training workshops. Deborah has worked with Family Court and Hogan Street Regional Youth Center with at-risk youth ages 12-18 years old.
Deborah has two private practices in Southern Maryland where she provides high quality, affordable and effective services. She offers clinical supervision, and enjoys facilitating group sessions, workshops, martial retreats, pre-marital and couples counseling focusing on behavior, anger, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues.
Deborah’s therapeutic niche includes focusing on the main issues of Grief and Loss, Family and Couples Counseling. Deborah provides psychotherapy to clients dealing with Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse. She uses Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Person Centered, DBT and Religious Cognitive Emotional Therapy.
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