Tyrone L. Townsend
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and educator specializing in fatherhood engagement, co-parenting education, and relationship health. Creator and instructor of the Heart of a Father course, a program designed to help fathers strengthen emotional regulation, improve communication, and develop healthier relationships with their children and co-parents. Owner of Townsend Counseling Services and adjunct instructor in counseling at the University of Central Missouri, with nearly nine years of prior law enforcement experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor (Counseling)
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver graduate-level Instruction aligned with CACREP standards in multicultural counseling, program management, ethics, leadership, and social justice
- Mentored counseling students in professional identity development and clinical readiness, fostering ethical decision-making skills
- Developed and assessed course assignments, presentations, and program manuals to ensure alignment with learning outcomes
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Owner
Townsend Counseling Services
Manhattan, KS
08.2021 - Current
- Specialized in treating first responders and their families, enhancing their mental health and resilience
- Provide diagnostic assessments and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples.
- Deliver fatherhood and co-parenting education, clinician-led courses
Police Officer
Riley County Police Department
Manhattan, KS
05.2013 - 02.2022
- Investigated sex crimes involving children and adults, providing vital support to victims and collecting critical evidence for prosecution.
- Conducted patrols and investigations on domestic violence, sexual assault, fraud, and missing persons cases, enhancing community safety and trust in law enforcement.
- Managed mental health crisis interventions, assessing and supporting individuals in distress, facilitating access to necessary resources and services.
Education
Education Specialist - Counseling Leadership
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO05-2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03-2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Minor: Sociology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-2018
Law Enforcement Basic Training -
University of Kansas - Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS09-2013
Skills
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Couples Therapy (Gottman Method)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- First Responder Mental Health
- Critical Incident Debrief Clinician
- Father Engagement & Parenting Education
- Program management
- Hybrid teaching
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Kansas Counseling Association (KCA)
Specialized Training And Certifications
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 3, 04/25
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 2, 01/23
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1, 10/22
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor, 08/19
- Principles of Core Mediation, Johnson County Community College, 02/21
- Advanced School Resource Officer Training, 07/18
- Kansas ChildFirst Training, 02/18
- John E. Reid Interview & Interrogation Training, 07/15
Licensure And Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Kansas, 03869, 11/30/26
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Kansas, 03879
- Tele-Mental Health Provider (TPMC), Florida, 5645
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), 1547191
Timeline
Adjunct Professor (Counseling)
University of Central Missouri
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Owner
Townsend Counseling Services
08.2021 - Current
Police Officer
Riley County Police Department
05.2013 - 02.2022
Education Specialist - Counseling Leadership
University of Central Missouri
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Minor: Sociology
Emporia State University
Law Enforcement Basic Training -
University of Kansas - Law Enforcement Training Center