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Dr. Seneka Gainer
Assistant Professor & Clinical Director, Palm Coast
Palm Coast
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Areas of Specialization
Marriage, Couple, and Family Systems, Counselor skill development, Deliberate Practice Supervision, and Group Dynamics
Education
Ph.D., Counseling and Counselor Education, Idaho State University
M.S., Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling, Stetson University
B.A., English, Bethune-Cookman University
Professional Information
Dr. Gainer, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC), and NBCC board-certified counselor (NCC), brings forth extensive clinical expertise across diverse mental health sectors. Her research delves into systemic approaches, counseling skill development, supervision methodologies, and an innovative integrated Adlerian-Gottman approach.
Dedicated to advancing the counseling field, Dr. Gainer demonstrates her commitment through over 16 years of impactful service to various professional counseling organizations. Her active involvement on boards and subcommittees, particularly in areas of ethics, governance, and finance, showcases her leadership and dedication to the profession's growth and integrity. Dr. Gainer serves in the counseling field as a governing council representative in the American Counseling Association.
In her teaching approach, Dr. Gainer seamlessly integrates her wealth of clinical experience with a dynamic, experiential, and transformative method. She believes in the profound impact of transformative learning, emphasizing the exploration of meaning schemas, unlearning processes, and reflection as pivotal aspects of effective counseling. Through transformative and experiential learning, Dr. Gainer cultivates advocacy, empowering counselors to navigate their roles effectively and enhance the counseling experience for clients.