AAMFT Approved and CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor, Mickey Wilson, Ph.D., LMFT License #49203. Offering clinical supervision in Newport Beach, California to Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, Associate Clinical Social Workers and Associate Professional Clinical Counselors. Call 949.799.8001 or TXT to find out more.
Here's a little bit about my background AND counseling experience.
Did you know that counselors/psychotherapists did not have to be licensed in California until the year 2010? Dr. Mickey has been practicing counseling since 1990, but prides herself on staying up to date on counseling techniques, laws and ethics. So, in anticipation of the new, license requirements scheduled to take effect in 2010, Dr. Mickey returned to school in September 2005 for her higher education and to fulfill the new licensing requirements.
In the counseling community Dr. Mickey is known as a skillful guided imagery practitioner, and a client’s rights advocate. She is a noted guest speaker, utilized by the Hoag Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Treatment Center, St. Joseph’s Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment, CHOC and various local cancer support groups, and radio and internet talk shows, including KTSTFM’s On The Edge With Denise Marie. Topics range from managing illness, pain, stress and sleeplessness, to overcoming addictions, eating disorders and grief, to family strife and parent-child conflicts. Dr. Mickey has recorded CD’s and written several papers on guided imagery, alternative and complementary treatments, and current cultural issues, in order to help people better understand themselves and each other. And, Dr. Mickey has been designated as a Preferred Provider to the VA for treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Stress, and marriage counseling.
Dr. Mickey has earned the title of Certified Guided Imagery Specialist by completing very specific training approved by the California Board of Behavioral Science, and offered through the late Dr. Charles D. Leviton and Patti Leviton, MA, of Synergy Seminars in Palm Springs, California. Dr. and Mrs. Leviton were well known authors, researchers and guided imagery trainers and healers, whose services were in constant demand among cancer treatment centers, hospitals and churches throughout the United States and Canada. They shared an amazing, skillful use of guided imagery with Dr. Mickey through their fine training.
Dr. Mickey has also earned the title of Certified Grief Recovery Specialist by completing specialized training approved by the California Board of Behavioral Science, and offered through John W. James and the late Russell Friedman of the worldwide and world renowned Grief Recovery Institute based in Sherman Oaks, California. Since 9/11, Mr. Friedman had been the “go-to” grief specialist for CNN, the Today Show and various news organizations, various police and fire departments, and various branches of the military, all around the United States, whenever a major tragedy occurs in the world. Dr. Mickey trained directly with John and Russell at the institute’s flagship location in Southern California.
During her decades of counseling experience, Dr. Mickey began to wonder who was helping our teens. She realized that she wanted to make a difference in teenagers’ lives – empowering them with a new skill set to face challenges, and improve their relationships through self-awareness. So, Dr. Mickey is proud to be a member of the very first Teen Wisdom ™ Life Coach Certification graduating class, offered by Tami Walsh, MA, founder of Teen Wisdom ™ Inc. Both women share a passionate mission to empower teens.
In addition, Dr. Mickey holds a Doctorate of Holistic Life Counseling from the University of Sedona, a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern. Finally, Dr. Mickey has been trained as a Disciples Facilitator through the United Methodist Church, and holds an Ordination Diploma, which qualifies her as a Nondenominational Minister.
Dr. Mickey is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and is a Mentor for NAWBO (the National Association of Women Business Owners).
To Being your exciting, and supported journey of becoming a licensed mental healthcare provider, please call Dr. Mickey at 949.799.8001 anytime.
