Juanita Rischard, LPC

Welcome

I have had different career paths in my life leading up to my training and practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor.  I have worked as a registered nurse in many various settings. In addition, I have worked in both public and private schools as a nurse, teacher, principal and counselor.  I have been in private practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the past fifteen years, offering counseling to individuals, couples and families.  I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish and I welcome the opportunity to work with those who may need this particular language service as well as those persons of all cultures and faith dimensions. 


Los invito a que se comuniquen conmigo para una consulta inicial de 20 minutos (gratuita) por telefono, para explorar las posibilidades en que mis servicios pueden benficiar a usted or a su familia.  Comprendo que hay veces enque los horarious son dificil para reuniones de consulta, pero quiero que sepan que yo estoy aqui para ayudarles a resolver ese problema por el cual ustedes o sus familiares estan pasando.

QUALIFICATIONS

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Counseling and Development, Texas Woman's University, Denton Texas | 2002

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Secondary Administration Central State University, Edmond Oklahoma | 1986

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Education Central State University, Edmond Oklahoma | 1985


LICENSE and CERTIFICATIONS

 License Professional Counselor of Texas

Certified Professional Life Coach - Life Coach Institute of Orange County

Certificate of Completion - The Art of Spiritual Direction-HeartPaths, HeartPaths Spirituality Centre

 Texas Teacher Certificate - Mid-Management Administrator, (Grades PK-12) Lifetime

Texas Certificate to Practice Professional Nursing - Registered Nurse

Oklahoma Certificate to Practice Professional Nursing - Registered Nurse 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

COUNSELING & CONSULTING ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS 

Licensed Professional Counselor | 2750 W. Virginia Parkway, Suite 108, McKinney, Texas 75071 | August 2005  - Current

  • Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment. 
  • Record client information on intake forms, progress reports and all other forms as needed. 
  • Partner with client on journey of self discovery, self exploration, accountability and follow-through. 
  • Assist client in exploring individual needs and helping client to set goals and create a plan to reach these goals. 
  • Help client to explore and discover the beliefs or issues blocking them from moving forward in achieving set goals.
  • I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and welcome the opportunity to work with those who may need this particular language service as well as those persons of all cultures and faith dimensions.
  • Facilitate a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.

A SHELTERING TREE 

Trained Spiritual Director | 406 South Chestnut, McKinney, Texas 75069 

  • Offer guidance, direction and support to individuals seeking to respond more fully to God in his or her own life.
  • I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and welcome the opportunity to work with those who may need this particular language service as well as those persons of all cultures and faith dimensions.

Plano Independent School District

School Counselor | Plano, Texas

McKinney Independent School District

School Counselor | McKinney, Texas

Oklahoma City Public Schools

School Principal | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Coordinator of School Nursces | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Counseling Association
  • Texas Counseling Association
  • Northern Metro Counseling Association
  • National Association of School Nurses
  • Spiritual Directors International