Bert received his Bachelors Degree from North Carolina State University and Masters Degree in counseling from Columbia International University. His interest and experience has been in the areas of depression, anxiety disorders, various addictions (alcohol, illegal and prescription drugs, and various levels of sexual addiction), marriage and family issues. A significant amount of his case load consists of working with children and adolescents (including behavioral problems, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, dealing with the effects of divorce, and much more). He currently provides speaking engagements on various mental health topics to churches, schools, and other public venues. Speaking topics include: parenting issues (children and teenagers), crisis intervention, depression in adolescents, dealing with stress, vocational counseling, and marriage issues. Bert and his wife Ashley previously worked with Athletes in Action for eight years and have two children.
Qualifications
Bert Medlin is a full-time contractor with The Christian Counseling Center. A detailed resume is available upon request but please note some of his credentials below:
- South Carolina Licensed Counselor since August 2007
- Masters of Arts in Counseling (Columbia International University, 2005)
- Bachelor of Science (North Carolina State University, 1997)
- Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
Services
Bert Medlin provides a number of children, adolescent and adult therapeutic services, including:
- Treatment for depression, anxiety, or adjustment to life circumstances
- Treatment for marital/pre-marital or family issues
- Treatment for childhood and adolescent disorders
- Treatment for various addictions: alcohol, drug, prescription medication, sexual
- Treatment for grief and loss concerns
Certifications
- Licensed Counselor, State of South Carolina, August 2007
Education
- Master of Arts, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC
Counseling, May 2005
- Bachelor of Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Mathematics Education, (magna cum laude), May 1997
Clinical Experience
- Licensed Professional Counselor, August 2007 – present
The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
Provide outpatient therapy within a Christian counseling non-profit agency. Organize and plan various speaking engagements.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Intern, June 2005 – August 2007
The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
Completed 1350 of hours of therapy and 150 hours of supervision. Provided outpatient therapy within a Christian counseling non-profit agency. Supervisor: Tom Barbian, Ph.D.
- Masters Level Intern, June 2004 – May 2005
The Christian Counseling Center of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC
Completed 600 of hours of therapy and 240 hours of supervision. Provided outpatient therapy within a Christian counseling non-profit agency. Supervisor: Tom Barbian, Ph.D.
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