TRISTANA ROGERS
Stow,OH
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor–Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in clinical and leadership settings focused on mental health. Supported high school students in overcoming anxiety, trauma, and academic stress through trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapies. Committed to empowering young women to cultivate confidence and leadership skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
N. Canton, OH
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered trauma-informed counseling to adolescents (15+) and adults (EMDR & BSP) to facilitate healing and resilience
- Applied IFS, CBT, and person-centered approaches to enhance emotional regulation and support identity development
- Conducted crisis assessments and coordinated care with families and external providers to ensure comprehensive support
- Delivered trauma-informed counseling to adolescents (15+) and adults (EMDR & BSP)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shumay Counseling Services
Richfield, OH
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed full caseload of 35 clients across diverse populations including adults, teens, children, and couples with varying diagnoses
- Treatment planning & coordination of care
- Treatment planning & coordination of care
- Populations: Adults, teens, children and couples
- Designed and led group sessions for kids and teens, promoting social skills and emotional resilience
- Group facilitation and direction for kids & teens
- Medium caseload (13) with all diagnoses
- Populations: Adults, teens, children and couples
- Procured resources to support program needs and client services.
Life/Business Coaching
Life With Purpose Coaching
01.2006 - 07.2020
- Coordinated leadership workshops to equip team members with best practices, enhancing overall productivity.
- Monitored marketing campaigns and fostered membership acquisitions, significantly increasing brand awareness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through continual communication.
- Collaborated on marketing strategy and advertising initiatives to effectively promote facility to public.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Directed management meetings to enhance collaboration and maintain culture based on trust and group problem-solving.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, IN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Winona Lake05-2018
Life & Business Coach -
Arts & Science of Coaching
01-2012
Life Coach -
Life Purpose Institute
01-2006
Skills
- Crisis assessment
- EMDR therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Treatment planning
- Group therapy
- Parent Collaboration
- Team Lead
- Client relationship management
- Supervise other counselors
School Leadership & Student Engagement
Director of Marketing & Drama Teacher
Valley Christian Academy | Aurora, Ohio | 6 Years
- Founded and led the school’s drama program, helping students build confidence, voice, and collaboration
- Served as a visible, trusted presence within the school community
- Led marketing and communications efforts, strengthening family engagement and outreach
- Increased enrollment by 20% in first 2 years
- Coordinated and facilitated fundraising activities
- Collaborated with faculty and leadership to support student development and school culture
Youth Leadership / Global Experience
- 20+ years mentoring middle and high school students
- Led international student programs:
- Large groups of youth (50+) to Ecuador & Dominican Republic (Christ Community Chapel)
- Small cohorts (10–12 students) through Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy to Brazil
- Designed programs focused on confidence, identity, and leadership development
Awards
President's Leadership Award, Grace College, 2021, For outstanding leadership in faith, integrity, positive attitude, inspiring others and a commitment to the CMHC program.
Certification
- Certificate Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM)
- FEMA Certification
- Psychological First Aid Online
- QPR Certification
- Skills for Psychological Recovery, 12/21
- Grief Certification, 03/21
- Trauma with EMDR, 05/21
- Tech Addiction, 5/24
- Brainspotting, 11/23
Timeline
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center
01.2022 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shumay Counseling Services
05.2021 - 12.2021
Life/Business Coaching
Life With Purpose Coaching
01.2006 - 07.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Life & Business Coach -
Arts & Science of Coaching
Life Coach -
Life Purpose Institute