Master of Arts in CounselingConcentration: Couple, Marriage, and FamilyGeneva College, Beaver Falls, PACACREP Accredited
Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Omega Psi Chapter Treasurer - International Honor Society of Professional CounselingBachelor of Arts in Political ScienceConcentration: International AffairsThammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand
Research/Presentations
Prugar, Amanda, Boudreaux, Emily, Craig, Shirley, and Solares, Koonteera. (2019, March). Trauma: What's the Big Deal? American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, LA
Matta, James K Sr., Belisky, Renee, Boudreaux, Emily, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, November). Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Address Adolescent Comorbidity Issues. Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
Impelizzeri, Jonathan, Hansen Laura, Santos Hector, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, November). Strategies for Addressing Politically-Divided Relationships in Counseling. Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
Matta, James K Sr., Boudreaux, Emily, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, March). Treating Problem Gambling with Motivational Interviewing. Pittsburgh, PA
Clinical Experience
Mental Health Counselor, Persoma Counseling Associates (Part-time)
Provide Individual, Couple, and Family Outpatient Counseling
Lead Therapist, Wesley Family Services (Family Based Mental Health Program)
Fulfill responsibilities of Family Based Therapist
Provide field training and support the development of program therapists
Interviewed potential candidates for job opportunities
Created and implemented marketing plan for the company
Promoted and advertised online for dental products and services
Supervised 70+ employees of companywide departments (ages: 16 - 60)
Ensured all international correspondence with vendors and company partners
Arranged training seminars for speakers, dentists, and faculty members for orthodontic courses
Attended medical trade shows to promote dental equipment and services twice a year
Agent, American International Insurance, Bangkok Thailand
Handled clients insurance and financial accounts
Filed insurance claims for clients
Private Tutor, Bangkok Thailand
Taught English to Thai students ages 6-18 (8 hours/week)
English Teacher, Nanmee Language School, Bangkok Thailand
Planned lessons for English classes
Taught English to Thai students ages 5-15 (10 hours/week)
Community Involvement
Youth Leader, Jaisamarn Full Gospel Church, Thailand
Preached sermons to the youth ages 12-25
Taught bible classes and provided supervision to youth age 12-25
Conducted workshops on finance, student success
Planned 4+ international conference trips for youth leaders
Directed a conference for youth leaders and pastors, Reborn Conference (2009, June)
Supervised and planned youth retreats for youth group twice a year
Facilitated Sunday school classes for youth ages 6-11
License
Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) License Number : PC013959
Academic Distinctives
Professor James is an experienced Mental Health Counselor providing field training and supporting the development of program therapists throughout her career.