967 lines
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967 lines
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<title>Kayla Newkirk — Counselor Educator & Clinical Mental Health Counselor</title>
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padding: 12px;
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<body>
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<nav id="navbar">
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<div class="nav-inner">
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<a href="#" class="nav-brand">Kayla Newkirk</a>
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<button class="mobile-toggle" onclick="document.querySelector('.nav-links').classList.toggle('open')" aria-label="Toggle menu">
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<i class="fa-solid fa-bars"></i>
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</button>
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<div class="nav-links">
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<a href="#my-story">My Story</a>
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<a href="#path">My Path</a>
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<a href="#teaching">Teaching</a>
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<a href="#supervision">Supervision</a>
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<a href="#research">Research</a>
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<a href="#connect" class="btn-primary-nav">Connect</a>
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</div>
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</div>
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</nav>
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<section class="hero">
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<div class="hero-inner">
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<div class="hero-text">
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<img src="headshot.webp" alt="Kayla Newkirk" class="hero-avatar" loading="lazy">
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<p class="subtitle">Kayla Newkirk, MS.Ed, MHC-LP</p>
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<h1>Counselor Educator<br>& Clinical Practitioner</h1>
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<p class="tagline">
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I believe that the heart of our work as counselors lies in the relationships we build,
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the spaces we create, the communities we nurture, and the courage we have to walk
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alongside one another through both struggle and growth.
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</p>
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<div class="hero-links">
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<a href="#my-story" class="btn-primary"><i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-down"></i> Welcome</a>
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<a href="Kayla_Newkirk_CV.pdf" class="btn-secondary" target="_blank"><i class="fa-regular fa-file-pdf"></i> CV</a>
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<a href="Kayla_Newkirk_Resume.pdf" class="btn-secondary" target="_blank"><i class="fa-regular fa-file-lines"></i> Resume</a>
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<a href="Profile.pdf" class="btn-secondary" target="_blank"><i class="fa-brands fa-linkedin"></i> Profile</a>
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</div>
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</div>
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</div>
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</section>
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<section id="my-story">
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<div class="section-inner">
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<p class="section-label">About</p>
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<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-regular fa-address-card"></i></span> My Story</h2>
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<div class="section-body">
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<p>
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I am a limited permit mental health counselor (MHC-LP) and a PhD candidate in Counselor
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Education and Supervision at Waynesburg University. The five pillars of our field define my
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professional identity—counseling, supervision, teaching, research, and leadership and
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advocacy—each one shaping how I show up in every space I occupy.
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</p>
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<p>
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As a <strong>clinician</strong>, I practice from an Adlerian foundation integrated with
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evidence-based strategies (CBT, ACT, motivational interviewing), creating affirming therapeutic
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alliances rooted in cultural humility and ethical care. My clinical journey spans crisis
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counseling at Contact Community Services, addiction treatment at the University of Arkansas,
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community mental health at Branches of Growth, and private practice at True Talk Mental Health
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Counseling. Each setting deepened my belief that the most meaningful work happens when we meet
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people where they are, with genuine presence and humility.
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</p>
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<p>
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As a <strong>supervisor</strong>, I use the Discrimination Model through a developmental
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lens, flexing among the roles of teacher, counselor, and consultant to scaffold supervisee
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growth. I have supervised master’s-level practicum and internship students at the
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University of Arkansas and Waynesburg University, emphasizing strong supervisory alliances,
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cultural responsiveness, and ethical grounding.
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</p>
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<p>
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As a <strong>teacher</strong>, I design relationship-centered, equity-minded learning
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experiences grounded in constructivist and adult-learning principles. I co-taught The Helping
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Relationship at the University of Arkansas and served as a guest lecturer on REBT for doctoral
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students, creating classrooms where psychological safety, cultural humility, and professional
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identity development take center stage.
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</p>
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<p>
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As a <strong>researcher</strong>, I am committed to scholarship that amplifies marginalized
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voices and advances inclusive excellence. I have contributed to qualitative research on gaming
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addiction, collaborated on a dissertation examining trans experiences within the U.S. prison
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system, and co-authored a publication comparing asynchronous and synchronous learning in the
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Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision—which was honored with the JCPS
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Outstanding Journal Article Award in 2025.
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</p>
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<p>
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And as a <strong>leader and advocate</strong>, my professional mission is grounded in
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disability justice, universal design, and evolving the way we support counselors and students.
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I serve as Co-Chair of the IAWC Doctoral Student Committee, sit on the ACES Continuing
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Education Committee and Presidential Task Force, and serve with NARACES and ACAC. I have
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also held roles ranging from process group facilitator to academic coach. These commitments
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reflect my belief that advancing our profession and supporting the next generation of
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counselors is not optional; it is essential.
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</p>
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<p>
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Outside of my professional roles, I am someone who finds meaning in quiet moments of reflection,
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in the honesty of a good conversation, and in the small, steady work of showing up. I believe
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that good counseling and good teaching are not so different—they both ask us to listen carefully,
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respond thoughtfully, and trust the process.
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</p>
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</div>
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</div>
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</section>
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<div class="section-inner">
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<p class="section-label">Education & Background</p>
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<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-road"></i></span> My Path</h2>
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<div class="section-body">
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<div class="edu-item">
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<h3>Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision</h3>
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<p class="meta">Waynesburg University — 2025 to Present</p>
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<p>Doctoral training in counselor supervision, teaching pedagogy, research methodology, and advanced clinical practice. My doctoral work centers on trauma-informed approaches to supervision and preparing future counselors to work with complex, marginalized populations.</p>
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<div class="edu-item">
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<h3>Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision (First Year Completed)</h3>
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<p class="meta">University of Arkansas — 2023 to 2024</p>
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<p>Completed the first year of doctoral studies, including an advanced supervision practicum, a teaching assistantship in an undergraduate helping relationships course, and collaborative research on gaming addiction and qualitative methodologies.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="edu-item">
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<h3>MS.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, magna cum laude</h3>
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<p class="meta">Saint Bonaventure University — 2023</p>
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<p>A CACREP-accredited program that shaped my clinical foundation through internships in addiction counseling, community mental health, and university-based clinic settings. Here I learned that the most meaningful clinical work happens when we meet clients where they are, with humility and genuine presence.</p>
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<div class="edu-item">
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<h3>B.A., Psychology — Minor in Human Development</h3>
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<p class="meta">SUNY Geneseo — 2019</p>
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<p>My undergraduate years introduced me to the power of research and the complexity of human development. I worked as a research assistant studying language dynamics between children and their siblings and friends, and had the opportunity to present our findings at a national psychology conference.</p>
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</div>
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<div class="edu-item">
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<h3>A.A., Liberal Arts, cum laude</h3>
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<p class="meta">Cayuga Community College — 2016</p>
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</section>
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<p class="section-label">Honors</p>
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<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-trophy"></i></span> Awards & Recognition</h2>
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<div class="section-body">
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<ul class="pub-list">
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<li><strong>JCPS Outstanding Journal Article Award</strong> — Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 2025</li>
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<li><strong>Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society</strong> — Rho Alpha Beta Chapter, 2024</li>
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<li><strong>Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society</strong> — Phi Rho Chapter, 2022–2023</li>
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<li><strong>Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society</strong> — 2015</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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</div>
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</section>
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<div class="section-inner">
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<p class="section-label">Clinical Work</p>
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<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-hand-holding-heart"></i></span> Clinical Experience</h2>
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<div class="narrative-card">
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<span class="tag tag-lavender">Private Practice</span>
|
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<h3>Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor</h3>
|
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<p class="meta">True Talk Mental Health Counseling, Manhasset, NY — 2024 to Present</p>
|
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<p>
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I provide individual counseling to adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions,
|
|
and trauma. My approach is grounded in person-centered and cognitive-behavioral frameworks,
|
|
and I am intentional about creating a space where clients feel safe enough to explore the
|
|
parts of their lives that feel the most tender. Each session is an opportunity to witness
|
|
someone's resilience, and I carry that responsibility with care.
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</p>
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</div>
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<div class="narrative-card">
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<span class="tag tag-mint">Crisis & Community</span>
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<h3>Shift Lead / Crisis Line Counselor / Community Resource Specialist</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Contact Community Services, Syracuse, NY — 2021 to 2023</p>
|
|
<p>
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|
On the other end of a crisis line, every call is different. Some callers need immediate
|
|
safety intervention; others need someone to listen without judgment at 2 AM. I managed calls
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|
across eleven hotlines including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, supervised shift operations,
|
|
coordinated with emergency services for life-saving interventions, and deployed Mobile Crisis
|
|
Teams for on-site support. I also served as a Community Resource Specialist, navigating the
|
|
211 system across 17 New York counties to connect callers with housing, food security, and
|
|
mental health services. This work taught me more about presence, patience, and the weight of
|
|
silence than any textbook could.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
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|
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<div class="narrative-card">
|
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<span class="tag tag-mint">Case Management</span>
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|
<h3>Case Manager / Transition Facilitator</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI), Syracuse, NY — Mar 2020 to Feb 2021</p>
|
|
<p>
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|
I managed a caseload of 20 youth ages 16–21, supporting them in building goals,
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|
forging community connections, and developing the skills for independent living. I acted as a
|
|
primary liaison between clinical providers, social service agencies, educational institutions,
|
|
and legal systems to provide holistic, cross-system care coordination. This boots-on-the-ground
|
|
casework deepened my understanding of systemic barriers and the kind of persistent advocacy
|
|
that effective support requires.
|
|
</p>
|
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</div>
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<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-peach">Addiction</span>
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|
<h3>Substance Education, Assessment & Recovery (SEAR) Intern</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas Online Clinic — 2023</p>
|
|
<p>
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|
Working with clients navigating substance use disorders, I learned how deeply shame and
|
|
stigma can wound. My role involved conducting comprehensive intake evaluations and assessments,
|
|
developing individualized treatment plans, and offering individual counseling with evidence-based
|
|
approaches. I also facilitated Narcan training sessions and community education initiatives to
|
|
enhance local crisis response and promote harm reduction. I carried forward a lasting belief
|
|
that recovery is not a straight line, and our job as counselors is to walk alongside, not ahead.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-pink">Community Mental Health</span>
|
|
<h3>Master’s Level Intern — Clinical Mental Health Counseling</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Branches of Growth Mental Health Counseling, PLLC, Cicero, NY & University of Arkansas — 2022 to 2023</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
Across two internship placements, I provided both in-person and remote counseling to clients
|
|
facing a range of concerns from academic stress to deep personal challenges. I conducted
|
|
comprehensive intake assessments, built treatment plans collaboratively, and learned to
|
|
adapt my approach to each client’s unique context and culture.
|
|
</p>
|
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</div>
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</div>
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</section>
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<div class="section-inner">
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<p class="section-label">Teaching</p>
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<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user"></i></span> Teaching & Facilitation</h2>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
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<span class="tag tag-lavender">Co-Instructor</span>
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|
<h3>The Helping Relationship — CNED 3053</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas, Undergraduate — Fall 2023</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I co-taught this undergraduate elective for students exploring helping professions like
|
|
counseling, teaching, and coaching. We focused on foundational skills that are deceptively
|
|
simple and profoundly hard: listening without fixing, sitting with discomfort, offering
|
|
empathy genuinely. Students practiced through mock interviews, reflective writing, and
|
|
group presentations that pushed them to engage not just with the material, but with themselves.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-mint">Guest Lecturer</span>
|
|
<h3>Advanced Counseling Theory & Methods — CNED 6013</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas, Doctoral-Level — Spring 2024</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I was invited to deliver a lecture on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) to a
|
|
CACREP-accredited doctoral class. I created research-based materials connecting REBT's
|
|
historical foundations to its contemporary clinical applications, and facilitated a peer-level
|
|
discussion on how theory shows up in practice. Teaching doctoral students reminded me that
|
|
learning is never finished, and the best teachers remain students at heart.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-peach">Workshops & Community</span>
|
|
<h3>Wellness, Study Skills & Community Presentations</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas & Onondaga County Library — 2022 to 2024</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I have led workshops on mindfulness, stress management, and academic success strategies
|
|
in settings ranging from university classrooms to public libraries. Whether teaching a group
|
|
of engineering students how to prepare for finals or offering a guided imagery exercise to
|
|
colleagues, I aim to make wellness practices accessible, practical, and grounded in evidence.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-peach">Media & Community</span>
|
|
<h3>Grad Speech & Psychoeducation Videos</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Selected Presentations — 2023 to 2024</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I was honored to deliver the student speech at St. Bonaventure University’s graduate
|
|
commencement ceremony, reflecting on the journey through graduate study and the calling
|
|
that brings us to this work.
|
|
</p>
|
|
<div class="video-embed" style="margin: 12px 0;">
|
|
<div class="ratio ratio-16x9" style="max-width: 480px;">
|
|
<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_pNKlE0xj14" title="Kayla Newkirk's St. Bonaventure Graduate Speech" allowfullscreen loading="lazy" style="border-radius: 10px; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</div>
|
|
<p style="margin-top: 12px;">
|
|
I have also created psychoeducation content shared publicly:
|
|
<a href="https://youtu.be/1vxL2TaIFRs" target="_blank">Mindfulness 101: Stress to Rest</a>
|
|
and
|
|
<a href="https://youtu.be/aZ9_oveH5qU" target="_blank">Stress Management Strategies</a>.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
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<section id="supervision">
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<div class="section-inner">
|
|
<p class="section-label">Supervision</p>
|
|
<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-people-arrows"></i></span> Supervision Experience</h2>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-lavender">Doctoral Supervisor</span>
|
|
<h3>Internship Supervision</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Waynesburg University — Fall 2025 to Present</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I currently supervise two master's-level internship students, supporting them as they
|
|
transition toward independent practice. Our work together focuses on professional identity
|
|
development, advanced intervention strategies, and navigating the complexity that comes with
|
|
longer-term client relationships. I evaluate their growth through direct observation, case
|
|
presentations, and thoughtful documentation, always with an eye toward what they need most
|
|
at this stage of their development.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-mint">Doctoral Supervisor</span>
|
|
<h3>Practicum Supervision</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Waynesburg University — Summer 2025</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I supervised two master's-level practicum students as they took their first steps into
|
|
clinical work. These early sessions are formative, and I worked to create a supervision
|
|
environment where students felt safe enough to be uncertain, honest enough to ask hard
|
|
questions, and supported enough to take risks with their clients.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-peach">Doctoral Supervisor</span>
|
|
<h3>Practicum & Internship Supervision</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas — Spring 2024</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I provided clinical supervision to four master's-level students across practicum and
|
|
internship placements. Each week we met to review case conceptualizations, explore ethical
|
|
dilemmas, and build documentation skills. I learned that supervision is not about having
|
|
all the answers, but about asking the questions that help supervisees find their own.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
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<div class="section-inner">
|
|
<p class="section-label">Research & Scholarship</p>
|
|
<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-flask"></i></span> Research & Publications</h2>
|
|
<div class="section-body">
|
|
|
|
<h3 style="font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin-bottom:8px;">Publication</h3>
|
|
<ul class="pub-list">
|
|
<li>
|
|
<strong>Henry, H., Newkirk, K.,</strong> & Guggenberger, L.
|
|
"The Power of Choice: Comparing Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning."
|
|
<em>Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision</em>, 2025.
|
|
</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3 style="font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin:28px 0 8px;">Research Experience</h3>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-lavender">Qualitative Research</span>
|
|
<h3>Prone to Prejudice: Trans Experiences and Structural Harm in the U.S. Prison System</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Dissertation Research Collaboration, University of Arkansas — 2025</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I collaborated on qualitative data analysis for a dissertation examining the experiences
|
|
of transgender individuals within the U.S. prison system. I applied thematic coding
|
|
techniques to over 60 post-incarceration statements, identifying emergent themes and
|
|
patterns that illuminated the structural harm these individuals endure. This work reinforced
|
|
my commitment to research that amplifies marginalized voices and presses toward justice.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-mint">Addiction Research</span>
|
|
<h3>Gaming Addiction Study</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Research Assistant, University of Arkansas — 2023</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I was part of a research team investigating gaming addiction, where I coded over 250
|
|
individual gaming posts for qualitative patterns and contributed to team coding of over
|
|
500 posts. This experience taught me the discipline of rigorous qualitative analysis and
|
|
the importance of collaborative, consensus-driven research processes.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-peach">Developmental Psychology</span>
|
|
<h3>Language Dynamics in Children's Relationships</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Research Assistant, SUNY Geneseo — 2017 to 2019</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I studied how seven-year-old children use assertive and affiliative language differently
|
|
depending on whether they are interacting with siblings or friends. I analyzed video
|
|
recordings, calculated language patterns, and collaborated with the research team to
|
|
present our findings at the Association for Psychological Science 31st Annual Convention
|
|
in Washington, D.C. and at SUNY Geneseo's GREAT Day.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3 style="font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:500; margin:28px 0 8px;">Selected Presentations</h3>
|
|
<ul class="pub-list">
|
|
<li>
|
|
<strong>"Virtual Vitality: Bridging the CSI Counselor Wellness Competencies and the CHANGES
|
|
Model for Accessible Telehealth Supervision"</strong> — IAWC 2026 World Conference,
|
|
Dallas, TX. May 2026. 30-minute oral presentation examining supervision practices tailored
|
|
to clinicians and supervisees with invisible disabilities, advancing inclusive and universally
|
|
designed approaches to telehealth supervision.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"Evaluation in Counseling Supervision: Enhancing Practice through Feedback" — Virtual
|
|
continuing education presentation with Jennifer Morris, LPC. Spring 2024. 20+ local
|
|
practitioners attended.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"We Care on the Go" — Guided imagery and psychoeducation session.
|
|
University of Arkansas, GRAD 340. April 2024.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
Narcan Training — Substance Education, Assessment, and Recovery (SEAR) Ambassadors.
|
|
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority House, Fayetteville, AR. 2023.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"Implementing Evidence-Based Wellness Practices for Counselors to Mitigate Long-Term
|
|
Professional Burnout" — CSI Days Virtual Poster Session. 2022–2023.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"Mindfulness 101: Stress to Rest" — Virtual presentation and Onondaga County Library. July 2023.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"Stress Management" — Virtual presentation and Onondaga County Library. July 2023.
|
|
</li>
|
|
<li>
|
|
"Gender and Task in 7-Year Old's Assertive and Afflictive Language with Siblings and Friend"
|
|
— APS 31st Annual Convention, Washington D.C., 2019 and SUNY Geneseo GREAT Day, 2019.
|
|
</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
</div>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
<!-- Service & Leadership -->
|
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<section id="service">
|
|
<div class="section-inner">
|
|
<p class="section-label">Service</p>
|
|
<h2 class="section-title"><span class="icon"><i class="fa-solid fa-handshake"></i></span> Academic Service & Leadership</h2>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-lavender">Doctoral Student Committee Co-Chair</span>
|
|
<h3>IAWC Doctoral Student Committee</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">International Association of Women in Counseling — 2025 to 2026</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
As co-chair of the IAWC Doctoral Student Committee, I helped shape the doctoral student
|
|
experience at the 2026 World Conference in Dallas. I organized and moderated an interactive
|
|
panel session, coordinated the doctoral student mixer, and managed conference logistics
|
|
including speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and mentorship programming. This role
|
|
deepened my commitment to creating spaces where emerging counselors and educators can find
|
|
connection, mentorship, and community.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-lavender">Committee Member</span>
|
|
<h3>ACES Continuing Education Committee</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Association for Counselor Education and Supervision — 2025 to 2026</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
As a member of the ACES Continuing Education Committee, I contribute to shaping professional
|
|
development opportunities for counselor educators and supervisors nationwide, helping ensure
|
|
that continuing education offerings remain relevant, rigorous, and responsive to the field’s
|
|
evolving needs.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-lavender">Committee Member</span>
|
|
<h3>ACES Presidential Task Force</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Association for Counselor Education and Supervision — 2025 to 2026</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
Serving on the ACES Presidential Task Force, I contribute to national initiatives shaping
|
|
the future of counselor education, alongside leaders in the field.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-mint">Reviewer & Member</span>
|
|
<h3>NARACES & ACAC Service</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">Northeastern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision — 2025 to Present</p>
|
|
<p>
|
|
I actively serve on national and international committees for NARACES and the Association
|
|
of Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC), peer-reviewing national proposals and managing
|
|
competitive review pipelines.
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="narrative-card">
|
|
<span class="tag tag-mint">Graduate Assistantship</span>
|
|
<h3>Calculus Academic Coach</h3>
|
|
<p class="meta">University of Arkansas — 2023 to 2024</p>
|
|
<p>
|
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As a graduate assistant for the College of Engineering, I worked one-on-one with 10 to 15
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students each semester to help them build academic skills, study strategies, and confidence.
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support initiatives. This role taught me that teaching is not just about content, it is
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about helping someone discover that they are capable of more than they believe.
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I designed and facilitated a weekly process group for master's students in the Clinical
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Mental Health Counseling program. The group was a space for students to reflect on their
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growth, offer honest feedback to one another, and practice the interpersonal skills that
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<p class="meta">St. Bonaventure University — 2021 to 2023</p>
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I supported faculty research by locating and reviewing literature, writing literature
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reviews, and co-authoring a journal article. Over 300 hours of collaborative work across
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multiple departmental projects deepened my appreciation for the scholarship that informs
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our clinical and teaching practices.
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