Real Talk, Real Careers: Liberty Campus Career-Readiness Series at the Liberty campus:

Dr. Gwendolyn Martin, who goes by the name Dr. Gwen, is a licensed professional counselor and former special education teacher (behavioral/emotional impairments), school counselor, and college professor. She has dedicated her career to working with some of the most vulnerable, challenging, and high-needs populations. Dr. Gwen holds a Doctor of Education in Education Administration, an Education Specialist in Counselor Education (mental health), a Master of Education (school counseling), and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a certification in Behavior Disorders. She obtained licensure as a counselor in the state of Georgia in 2003. Dr. Gwen has work experience in schools and outpatient settings. She is a professional member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and National Counselor Association (NCC). As a cognitive-behavior therapist, Dr. Gwen assists clients in understanding the connection between thoughts, behavior, and emotions. By observing and evaluating the impact of inappropriate, self-defeating thinking and behavior patterns, clients are supported in making changes that result in goal progression and mastery. By incorporating mindfulness, self-acceptance, and awareness techniques, clients develop skills and acquire better tools to manage their emotions. Dr. Gwen has extensive experience in counseling, individual education plans, student support teams, and response to intervention. She brings her teaching, counseling, and leadership background of working in school settings to the forefront when completing observations, devising classroom management plans, and working with individuals, families, schools, and community organizations. Dr. Gwen’s education, experiences, and entrepreneurial pursuits have paved the way for Dr. Gwen’s Counselor Cafe LLC and Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions LLC. Dr. Gwen’s Counselor Cafe platform provides effective self-care solutions for helping professionals, including educators, school counselors, and licensed clinicians. Coastal Crossroads Counseling Solutions, a private counseling practice in Savannah, Georgia, provides quality mental health services and education primarily to children ages 4-17, their families, and community organizations. The therapeutic approaches she uses are mainly geared toward Social Learning and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). However, Dr. Gwen incorporates a variety of techniques and interventions. The services include, but are not limited to, the treatment of learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disorders, behavior disorders, parent training, behavior management, school/job performance issues, and social skill development. Dr. Gwen has embraced her role as the helper’s helper and is constantly evolving in the practice of selfcare. She is the author of several books and journals, with her most recent being From Chaos to Calm: An A to Z Playbook to Create Positive Behavior Transformations in Children and D.E.A.R Journal (Drop Everything and Reflect). Dr. Gwen has also co-authored two inspirational anthologies for women's empowerment and published an article in a respected educational journal. She also developed several self-care tools, including brain break kits, bingo games, card decks, mouse pads, etc. In addition, Dr. Gwen has presented internationally and at the state, regional, and local levels on educational leadership, behavior management, and mental health. As a therapist, Dr. Gwen’s mission is to help children and families at a crossroads in their journey to healthy living. She treats each person as unique and worthy of unconditional positive regard and acceptance, regardless of their circumstances and struggles.

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