Nicole C. Barber, MA, CAS, LCPC, NCC has over 17 years of
experience working with individuals confronted with mental
health, familial and spiritual dilemmas. She is a licensed
clinical professional counselor who provides psychotherapy to
children, adolescents, adults and their families. In May 1992,
she obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from
Norfolk State University. Then in May 1996, she obtained her
Masters of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Towson
University. She continued her studies at Loyola College where
she obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Pastoral
Counseling in May 2001. In May 2005, she graduated from Howard
University School of Divinity obtaining a Masters of Divinity
degree. Additionally, she will receive a Certificate of
Advance Trauma in June 2009.
Moreover, she is an ordained minister. These positions allow
her to provide counseling to individuals who have encountered
abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, prostitution, incest
and emotional addiction. Currently, she holds the professional
position as the North Regional Representative for the Black
African-American Christian Counseling and Program Director of
The Renaissance Center Christian. Also, she is a member of the
speaker’s bureau for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
(RAINN).
Nicole has been selected to be a part of the Black
African-American Christian Counselors leadership team. This
team developed an African-American cultural Competency
-counselor training program. This program is will enhance
one’s effectiveness, awareness and sensitivity in counseling
African-Americans. This 4 hour DVD certificate training
includes lessons on:
Lesson #1- Personal Identity
Issues Within The African-American Culture
Lesson #2-Perceptions of Domestic Violence Within The
African-American Culture
Lesson #3-Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression In
African-American Populations and
Lesson #4-Counseling Ministry For African-American Families
Impacted By Incarceration.
For more information on this
dynamic DVD series, you can contact the American Association
of Christian Counselors (AACC) at 1-800-526-8673 or visit:
http://baacc.aacc.net/index.php
TEA WITH NICI
Have your morning, afternoon or evening tea with Nici. What is
more comforting than reading words of affirmation and
practical insights that empowers your soul? Over the years,
Nici has discovered the most effective tool in counseling
people is to incorporate an integrative approach to their
dilemmas in a warm environment. Thus, she has instituted
therapeutic, practical and spiritual methodologies along with
a “taste of tea” that ignites and sustains overall stability.
Thus, I would encourage you to read and to meditate on the
following empowering statements as you sip from your favorite
cup a soothing “taste of tea” (i.e., try different types of
tea). Preferably, you should allow at least 15 minutes
participating in this exercise in a quite area. During this
time, you should have a pen and notebook available to: a)
write down your thoughts and/or b) list desired goals and
target dates to reach them.
Words of Empowerment and Practical Insights:
1-You were created for a purpose!
2-Stop blaming yourself! You can never go back and change
things. You must apologize and move forward.
*Nici enjoys participating in Tea parties. One of her passions
is to support and empower others.
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