Alicia Carpenter LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor (AZ)
Nationally Certified Counselor (ACA)
My Journey
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, my employment has centered around serving children and adolescents locally. From working school festivals to tutoring to moving into the behavioral health field, I always knew this was the population I wanted to work with.
My education contains many phases. My undergraduate studies include an associate degree with an emphasis in psychology from Pima Community College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in adolescents, community, and education from the University of Arizona. My post-graduate schooling has all been through Capella University, a nationally recognized counseling educator. My masters of science is in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my PhD of developmental psychology contains an emphasis on children and adolescents.
I have worked in both private and agency settings, which has given me an understanding of how the mental health systems work and an ability to advocate for my clients in a variety of settings, including schools and insurance.
Moving forward in my career, I would like to be able to continue learning and growing. I have never not been involved in an academic pursuit and plan to continue my professional education even past the completion of my PhD.
Forming Desert Rain Counseling and Consulting was a major step in my journey. I would like to be able to continue to serve the populations that I love and advocate for them by supporting and growing them in their ability to manage life’s stressors.
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