Beryl J. Armstrong
Flossmoor,USA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven clinical professional with more than a decade of experience providing Christ-centered mental health care to diverse populations. Demonstrated success in clinical supervision, trauma-informed care, and culturally competent counseling across multiple modalities. Highly skilled educator and facilitator with a passion for motivating learners, cultivating self-awareness, and integrating faith with evidence-based practice. Strong ability to build rapport, lead clinical teams, and design transformative learning experiences for adult learners.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/President & Clinical Director
The Transformation Specialists, LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Founded a Christian tele-mental health counseling practice serving teens, adults, couples, and families.
- Developed all clinical and administrative protocols for HIPAA-compliant care across multiple states.
- Conducts behavioral and mental health assessments and provides evidence-based, spiritually integrated interventions.
- Supervises licensed and pre-licensed clinicians (MFT & MHC), ensuring clinical competency and adherence to Christian ethical standards.
- Partners with EAP agencies to support employee well-being and occupational functioning.
Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health
Family Christian Health Center
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Implemented behavioral health protocols with a Christian, whole-person foundation.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments and provided individual, couples, family, and group therapy.
- Collaborated with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams to support patient wellness.
- Supervised interns and non-licensed clinicians; maintained EMR documentation and quality assurance programs.
- Treated a wide range of disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and impulse-control disorders.
- Productivity: Delivered over 12,000 counseling visits annually.
- Treatment Approaches: Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, CBT, ACT, Crisis Intervention, Brief Solution-Focused, Christian integration.
Mental Health Counselor
SGA Youth & Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided counseling to pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers.
- Conducted DSM-V assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Trained staff and supervised non-licensed counselors; collaborated with multidisciplinary partners.
Case Manager
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Completed intake and addiction assessments; collaborated with multidisciplinary medical teams.
- Facilitated groups on addiction education, relapse prevention, and ACT interventions.
Clinical Therapist
The Mentor Network
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in foster care.
- Facilitated crisis counseling, multicultural counseling, and trauma-informed interventions.
Sexual Assault Counselor
Guardian Angels Community Services
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provided trauma-informed counseling to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
- Led psycho-educational groups and collaborated with community agencies.
Lay Counseling Director
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Developed and led biblical counseling programs for youth and adults.
- Coordinated support groups, facilitated lay counselor training, and provided Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families.
Youth Outreach Director
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Developed and led biblical counseling programs for youth and adults.
- Coordinated support groups, facilitated lay counselor training, and provided Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families.
Group Facilitator
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Developed and led biblical counseling programs for youth and adults.
- Coordinated support groups, facilitated lay counselor training, and provided Christian counseling to individuals, couples, and families.
Education
Doctoral Candidate - Counseling & Psychological Ministries
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2026
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Graduate-level teaching in counseling, family systems, and trauma-informed practice
- Curriculum design, case-based instruction, and experiential learning
- Clinical expertise in CPT, CBT, ACT, crisis intervention, and Christian-integrated care
- Strong ability to build rapport, mentor students, and support professional formation
- Skilled in clinical supervision and leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communicator with strengths in lecturing, writing, and facilitating discussion
- Experience integrating Scripture, theology, and spiritual formation into counseling education
- Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, diversity-affirming teaching approach
- Program development, quality assurance oversight, and documentation proficiency
Accomplishments
- Published author in clinical and Christian contexts
- Evidence-based practice integration
- Active engagement in professional organizations (ACA, ACES, IAMFC, CSI, Psi Chi)
- Commitment to lifelong learning, research literacy, and professional development
Teaching & Academic Experience
- Guest Presenter – Regent University
- Marriage & Relationship Counseling – Fall 2021
- Concepts of Family Systems – Fall 2022
- Teaching graduate-level concepts in systems theory, couples counseling, trauma-informed care, and spiritually integrated practice.
- Designing interactive curriculum, case-based learning, and biblically grounded applications.
- Mentoring and supervising Master-level clinicians across multiple settings.
Ministry & Spiritual Integration Competencies
- Biblical counseling, pastoral care, and faith-driven intervention planning
- Spiritually integrated trauma therapy
- Christian worldview teaching and discipleship
- Experience developing Christ-centered curricula for healing, identity formation, and emotional growth
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
Certification
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) – 2022
- Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) – 2020
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – 2016
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) – 2014
Clinical Training & Supervision
- Havana Wellness Institute – Clinical Supervision, 45 hours
- PESI / Dr. Kathleen Chard – Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), 16 hours
- CPT for PTSD / Dr. Alexander Puhalla – 20 hours clinical supervision
- American Red Cross – CPR Certification
Publications
- The Journey to Transformation: Embracing God’s Process for Change (2008).
- Moving on From Military Sexual Trauma. ACEG Fall 2013 Newsletter (acegonline.org → Fall 2013).
Timeline
Owner/President & Clinical Director
The Transformation Specialists, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health
Family Christian Health Center
01.2017 - 09.2024
Case Manager
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery
11.2015 - 02.2017
Mental Health Counselor
SGA Youth & Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
Clinical Therapist
The Mentor Network
09.2014 - 01.2015
Sexual Assault Counselor
Guardian Angels Community Services
08.2013 - 06.2014
Lay Counseling Director
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.2001 - 01.2004
Youth Outreach Director
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.1998 - 01.2000
Group Facilitator
Valley Kingdom Ministries
01.1994 - 01.1996
Doctoral Candidate - Counseling & Psychological Ministries
Regent University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University