Ariel Encalade Mitchell, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT
EDUCATION:
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
Ph.D. Counselor Education (CACREP Accredited), December 2014
Minor: Research
Specializations: Family Systems and Play Therapy
Dissertation: The Role Balance Experience of Black Female Doctoral Students
Maintaining Full-time Employment and Significant Relationships.
Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, LA
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy (CACREP Accredited), December 2008
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
B.S. Psychology, May 2006
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
National Certified Counselor (# 241251), National Board for Certified Counselors, 2009.
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor (# 4384), State of Louisiana Licensed Professional
Counselors Board of Examiners, 2009.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (# 2914), State of Louisiana Licensed Professional
Counselors Board of Examiners, 2009.
School Counseling Certification, State of Louisiana Ancillary Certificate, 2009.
Certified Individual Provider, Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health, 2014.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Division of Education and Counseling, August 2015 – present
Courses: School Counseling Internship, Human Growth and Development, Advanced
Counseling Techniques, Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Lifestyle and Career
Development
Co-Advisor, Chi Sigma Iota Epsilum Upsilum Chapter, New Orleans, LA
Co-Coordinator, Practicum/Internship Clinical Experience, New Orleans, LA
Lecturer, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Division of Education and Counseling, January 2015 – August 2015
Courses: Lifestyle and Career Development, Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling,
School Counseling Practicum, Introduction to Play Therapy, Clinical Perspective in
Human Sexuality
Adjunct Professor, Nicholls State University
College of Education, Fall 2014
Course: Adult & Child Psychopathology
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Teaching Assistant, University of New Orleans
College of Education and Human Development, Summer 2011 – Summer 2012
Courses: Theories of Counseling, Human Services Counseling, Multicultural Counseling
SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE:
LPC Supervisor, LPC Board of Examiners
February 2014 – present. Provide individual and group supervision to LPC interns during
the accrual of hours toward licensure.
Counseling Intern Supervisor, Dutchtown High School
August 2010-April 2013. Provide individual and group supervision to master’s degree
practicum and internship students in school, human services, and college counseling.
Evaluate students’ counseling skills, professional identity, ethical behavior, and ability to
generate and effectively implement counseling goals and objectives.
Practicum and Advanced Internship Supervisor, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
January 2010- present. Provide weekly individual supervision to master’s-level
counselor interns. Review videotapes, conduct site visits, consult with on-site supervisor,
provide formative and summative evaluations, and participate in development and
implementation of remediation plan.
Techniques and Advanced Techniques Coach, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
January 2011-December 2011. Supervised group processing and coached leaders on
implementing theoretical and experiential practices. Assisted in the development of
group leadership styles and ensured process through multiculturalism.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Founder/CEO, Cognitive Solutions, LLC
August 2014 – Present. Cognitive Solutions is a mental health, mediation, and consulting
company that focus on the social and emotional development of the servicing population.
Clinicians provide individual, group, family, and play therapy services to clients.
Military Family Life Counselor, Magellan of Louisiana
December 2013 – Present. Counsel military personnel and their families on a variety of
presenting issues. Conduct pre and post deployment debriefing. Conduct crisis
counseling and assessments. Make recommendations for treatment based on assessment.
Counselor, Plaquemines Parish School Board
July, 2014 – July, 2015. Developed and implemented a comprehensive school based
counseling program grounded in the ASCA model. Counseled individual, small groups of
students, and family of students on a variety of issues. Consulted with teachers, staff, and
parents regarding the needs of students. Referred students to appropriate programs or
community agencies as necessary. Participated in the team intervention process and
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planned activities that contribute to effective operation of the counseling program.
Planned and evaluated the counseling program effectiveness to update and create action
plans to better meet the needs of students and support staff.
Professional Counselor 4, DHH – South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
April 2013 – July 2014. Served as a lead-worker or provide functional supervision over
lower-level professional counselors and professionals in other disciplines. Participated in
the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic
activities and recommending a treatment plan. Fulfilled the duties of case manager for a
specialized caseload of clients with medical or behavior problems requiring coordination
of services with many professionals, and having severe consequences of injury or harm.
Managed a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling
sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team. Conducted complex
assessments and independent selection and use of varied in-depth therapies in the
treatment of individuals with multi-problem dual diagnosis substance abuse problems.
Developed and plans services that address and/or include family therapy, marital
counseling, child abuse and sexual abuse therapy, major family disruption,
developmental disabilities, death, and suicide. Served as co-therapist with other
behavioral health professionals to perform case management or direct treatment services
for a specialized complex caseload of clients with alcohol and drug abuse problems.
Served as liaison and coordinator between clients, families, communities, and service
providers.
Professional School Counselor, Ascension Parish School Board
August 2010 - April 2013. Supervised counseling interns. Implemented high school
American School Counseling Association (ASCA) curriculum through classroom
guidance and individual meetings. Counseled individual and small groups of students.
Consulted with teachers, staff, and parents regarding the needs of students. Referred
students to appropriate programs or community agencies as necessary. Participated in the
team intervention process and plan activities that contribute to effective operation of the
counseling program. Planed and evaluated the counseling program annually and create
action plans to better meet the needs of students and support staff. Coordinated school
wide testing.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Crescent City Counseling Center & Associates, Kenner, LA,
January 2009- May 2012. Co-partnered in a private practice that provided direct clinical
mental health services to individuals, groups, and families. Offered specialized
interventions with at-risk youth along with the facilitation of specific treatment
modalities for individuals and groups.
Doctoral Intern, Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, New Orleans, LA.
January 2009 – August 2009. Counseled students individually on issues that may affect
their social, emotional, and academic development. Facilitated group guidance lessons.
Counseled families when in the best interest of the student. Connected families to
community resources as needed. Recommended students for special education testing.
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Group Counselor, Beacon Behavioral Health, Metairie, LA.
February 2006 – July 2008. Facilitated group therapy and educational groups.
Coordinated activities and events to maintain client stimulation, satisfaction, and
enrollment. Maintained notes by Medicare and Medicaid standards to ensure
reimbursement for services. Participated in multidisciplinary teaming to discuss
treatment planning and worked to implement best practices.
Master’s Intern, Our Lady of the Wisdom
January 2008- August 2008. Provided individual and group counseling services to
patients that were full time residents of the facility as well as their family. Participated in
multidisciplinary teaming to discuss treatment planning and worked to implement best
practices.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
Program Director, Upward Bound University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
February 2010-August 2010. Provided for the effective coordination and administration
of the day-to-day activities of the program. Recruited, trained, and supervised all staff
including Academic Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, Teachers, and tutors. Visited
administration and staff at target schools to assist in recruitment of students and monitor
academic progress of all participants. Coordinated counseling activities as well as
provide counseling services to participants. Prepared and disbursed stipend funds.
Familiarized participants with higher education institutions—locally, regionally, and
nationally. Provided technical assistance to participants in filling out and reviewing
financial aid and college application forms and in their selection of courses. Conducted
motivation and special interest workshops for participants. Ensured each participant’s
successful transition from high school to college.
Program Director, Capital One-New Orleans Charter School Network, New Orleans, LA. July
2008- February 2010. Created and implemented programs that promote the wellness of
the whole child. Responsible for interviewing and hiring new staff members as well as
terminating individuals who committed major infractions. Supervised all site level staff
employed in extracurricular programming. Conducted evaluations for all staff and
implemented remediation plans when necessary. Met regularly with funding sources to
discuss and review program goals and outcomes, budgetary needs, and necessary
amendments. Oversaw all aspects of operations from budget management to staff
trainings as well as daily operations of programmatic details while creating and
implementing plans for sustainability.
Executive Board Member, Volunteers of America, New Orleans, LA.
2008- 2010. Presided on the Executive Board of Directors for the Trinity Counseling
and Training Center for a three-year appointment. Participated in the decision making
process regarding budgetary issues, administrative requirements, and clinical actions.
Oversaw the duties of the Executive Director and the Clinical Director to ensure the
mission of the center was being carried out fully.
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Graduate Assistant, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, LA.
January 2008- June 2008. Coordinated and oversaw entrance of Masters level students
into Practicum/Internship clinical experience. Coordinated events to promote the
Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center. Assisted teaching/coaching
various courses. Collaborated with Department Chairs on course load requirements and
academic schedules in order to meet university standards. Participated in numerous
committees related to academic issues and college activities.
PUBLICATIONS:
Mitchell, A. (2014). The Role Balance Experience of Black Female Doctoral Students
Maintaining Full-time Employment and Significant Relationships. (Doctoral dissertation).
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A. (Winter 2013). If this is our time, Lets Make It Count!. LSCA Cajun Counselor,
1(2).
Mitchell, A. (Fall 2013). Will you share your wonderful ideas?!. LSCA Cajun Counselor, 1(1).
Mitchell, A. (2012). Louisiana Counseling Association Highlights. The Advocate Newsletter,
4(5).
PRESENTATIONS:
Mitchell, A., Madina, T. (2015). Myths of Mental Illness. WBOK 1230 am radio. New Orleans,
LA
Mitchell, A. (2015). The Role Balance Experience of Black Female Doctoral Students
Maintaining Full-time Employment and Significant Relationships. Oxford University
Women’s Symposium, Oxford UK.
Mitchell, A., Miranti, J. (2014). Crabs in a barrel: Are we where we want to be (women of
color). Research on Women in Education, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A., Varnado-Johnson, C., Landry, B. (2014). Creative Counseling: An Experiential
Session. LCA Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Lefort, M., Mitchell, A., Alfred-Jackson, S., Nmah, S., Marino, R., Smith, C. (2014). Shedding
Light on School Counseling Ethics. LCA Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A. (2013, December). Relationships at Holiday Time. WBOK 1230 am radio. New
Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A. (2013, December). Holiday Depression. WBOK 1230 am radio. New Orleans,
LA.
Mitchell, A. (2013, November). Dissertation Experience. Xavier University. New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A. (2009, May). Summer Initiatives. City Counsel, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A. (2009, August). Incorporating Positive Behavioral Support into the Classroom.
Capital One-University of New Orleans Charter Schools Network, New Orleans, LA.
Mitchell, A., Varnado-Johnson, C. (2010, September). Leadership Academy Presentation. LCA
Conference 2010, Baton Rouge, LA.
Mason, K., Mitchell, A., Varnado-Johnson, C. (2011, September). Advocacy and Career
Development for High Poverty Population. Louisiana Counseling Association
Conference 2011, Baton Rouge, LA.
Mason, K., Varnado-Johnson, C., Mitchell, A., Byrnes, E. (2012, October) Putting the
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Ariel Encalade Mitchell, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT
“Professional” in Professional School Counseling. Louisiana Counseling
Association Conference 2012, Lake Charles, LA.
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Co-Advisor, Chi Sigma Iota, 2015-present
Doctoral Member at Large, Chi Sigma Iota, 2014-2015
Secondary Vice President, Louisiana School Counseling Association, 2013-2015
Chi Sigma Iota Layout Editor, 2012-2013
Big Easy Seminar Volunteer, Chi Sigma Iota, 2010-2011
Louisiana Counseling Association Leadership Academy, 2010-2011
Louisiana Counseling Association Volunteer, LCA 2010
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Counseling Association
Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Chi Sigma Iota, Honor Society
International Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Louisiana Counseling Association
LACES
LSCA
LMFT
National Board for Certified Counselors
Association for Play Therapy
LAPT
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