About Me

I am a passionate mental health counselor with a strong commitment to advocacy, education, and personal growth. I hold advanced degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and am pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. My goal is to inspire and mentor the next generation of counselors while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to clients. Outside of work, I enjoy engaging in research, teaching, and contributing to the field through presentations and publications.

Education

  • Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision
    University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (2023-2024)
  • M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, magna cum laude
    Saint Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY (2023)
  • B.S., Psychology, Minor in Human Development
    SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY (2019)
  • A.A., Liberal Arts, cum laude
    Cayuga Community College, Auburn, NY (2016)

Experience

  • Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor
    True Talk Mental Health Counseling, Manhasset, NY (2024-Present)

    Providing individual counseling services to clients dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

  • Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern
    University of Arkansas Online Clinic (2023)

    Delivered remote mental health services to college students, addressing issues such as academic stress and personal challenges using evidence-based techniques.

  • Crisis Line Counselor and Shift Lead
    Contact Community Services, Syracuse, NY (2021-2023)

    Managed crisis interventions, supervised staff, and provided support to callers on 11 different hotlines, including the 988 Lifeline.

Publications

  • Henry, H., Newkirk, K., & Guggenberger, L. "The Power of Choice: Comparing Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning." Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 2023.

Presentations

  • "Evaluation in Counseling Supervision: Enhancing Practice through Feedback" (2024)
  • "Substance Education, Assessment, and Recovery": Narcan Trainings with the SEAR Ambassadors at the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority House, Fayetteville, AR., 2023.
  • “Implementing Evidence-Based Wellness Practices for Counselors to Mitigate LongTerm Professional Burnout” Virtual 2022-2023 CSI Days Poster Session.
  • "Mindfulness 101: Stress to Rest" (2023)
  • “Stress Management” virtual presentation and at the local Onondaga County Library, July 2023.
  • “Gender and Task in 7-Year Old’s Assertive and Afflictive Language with Siblings and Friend,” The Association for Psychological Science 31st Annual Convention, editor, and presenter. Washington D.C., 2019.
  • “Gender and Task in 7-Year Old’s Assertive and Afflictive Language with Siblings and Friend,” SUNY Geneseo GREAT Day, editor, and presenter. Geneseo, NY., 2019.
  • Stress Management Strategies Virtual Presentation
  • Mindfulness 101: Stress to Rest Virtual Presentation

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and counseling
  • Research and data analysis
  • Public speaking and teaching
  • Program development
  • Supervisory skills and team leadership