Type Of Business:
Counseling and psychotherapy practice
Expertise:
Counseling; Psychotherapy
Major Product/SVS:
Counseling and psychotherapy services; Life coaching services; Hypnotherapy
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time on her farm; Being outdoors; Working with her dogs and horse; Walking; Riding; Hiking
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work, The University of Houston (1977); Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Lamar University (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Bartow Chamber of Commerce; Association for Play Therapy, Inc.; American Society of Clinical Hypnosis; American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; National Association of Social Workers; International Coach Federation
Charity:
Volunteer, Coaching Services for Various Groups, Bartow Chamber of Commerce; Chairwoman, Executive Women's Group; Volunteer, Advocacy For Children; Volunteer, Low-Cost Supervisor for New Therapists
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to focus, commitment to learning, and numerous areas of expertise.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she had a mentor friend who was the director of a private adoption agency.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Apple has a private practice and does psychotherapy and coaching. She also helps people create healthy relationships, define and achieve success, take their businesses to new levels, realize their career options, and become healthier. Ms. Apple developed and served as director for the Tanner Women’s Center, the preeminent women’s health center in west Georgia. With a focus on wellness, the center was designed to serve as a resource for women who want to become more proactive about their health. She also co-founded Children of Divorce, a state-approved education program for divorcing parents. Her empathy for children and in-depth understanding of family dynamics served her well as she created this interactive, awareness-raising program to help parents navigate the sometimes murky waters of divorce. Her expertise lies in connecting with people, and she offers services to people of all ages and at all stages of life.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Offering psychotherapy counseling to children, adolescents, individuals and families regarding all issues, including divorce, death, separation, anxiety, and life transitions; Providing coaching services, such as in team building, helping businesses move and strategic planning; Working with people who want to improve their lives in specific ways; Teaching, training and supervising therapists who have new licenses and are required to stay under supervision; Developing the Tanner Women’s Center; Helping patients and physicians build stronger relationships for better outcomes
Education Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Play Therapist, Association for Play Therapy, Inc.; Approved Consultant in Hypnotherapy, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Apple will continue to grow in her career, and expand her coaching services to include local individuals and businesses.