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Teen & Adolescent Counseling Specialist Certificate

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  • More than 23 hours of content
  • Up to 23.25 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion

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Charles Jacob, PhD

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Charles Jacob, PhD, is a psychologist, research scientist, and author with over 20 years of clinical experience conducting and overseeing the delivery of mental health services to individuals with severe mood and personality disorders. He is a recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and has delivered workshops, seminars, and courses on these topics at universities and institutions throughout the world. He has held numerous academic positions, and currently works as a research associate for a Washington DC-based consulting firm. He is a past president of the ACA’s Pennsylvania branch and has been a featured interviewee on several episodes of NPR’s The Pulse.

Dr. Jacob completed his PhD in the counseling ed program at the Pennsylvania State University followed by a year of postgraduate training at the Center for Cognitive Therapy at Penn. He was a Fulbright Specialist through the US Department of State, is certified in DBT and is an Evergreen Certifications approved CBT-C consultant.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Charles Jacob maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with U.S. Department of Commerce/Department of Labor and the Pennsylvania State University. He receives royalties as a published author. Charles Jacob receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Charles Jacob is a member of the American Counseling Association.
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Sophie Cassell, PhD

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Sophie Cassell, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in New York State. Formerly an educator, she is now an expert in the treatment of adolescents. She boasts an extensive educational background, including a master’s from the University of Miami and a doctorate from the Derner School of Professional Psychology at Adelphi University. Dr. Cassell has worked in numerous treatment settings, including schools, juvenile adjudication programs, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and private practice. Currently, Dr. Cassell operates her own private practice wherein she offers individual therapy, attachment-based family therapy, and neuropsychological testing for middle – and high-school aged adolescents and young adults.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Sophie Cassell maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Elmhurst Hospital Center. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Sophie Cassell has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Lynn Lyons, LICSW

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Lynn Lyons is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire. She has been in private practice 35 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children.

Lynn travels internationally as a speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools. She is a sought-after expert, appearing in The New York Times, Time, NPR, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, Today Show and other media outlets. Lynn is a featured expert in the 2023 documentary Anxious Nation.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Lynn Lyons maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She receives compensation as an international presenter. Lynn Lyons receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Lynn Lyons has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Jean Twenge, PhD

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Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego University, is the author of more than 190 scientific publications and seven books, including Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents – and What They Mean for America’s Future and iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy – and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood. Dr. Twenge frequently gives talks and seminars on generational differences based on a dataset of 42 million people. Her audiences have included parents, military personnel, college faculty and staff, high school teachers, camp directors, and corporate executives. Her research has been covered in Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, USA Today, US News and World Report, and The Washington Post, and she has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Fox and Friends, NBC Nightly News, Real Time with Bill Maher, and National Public Radio. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a PhD from the University of Michigan. She publishes her latest analyses and updates on the Generation Tech substack.

 

Speaker Disclosure:
Financial: Jean Twenge is a professor at San Diego State University. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. Jean has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jean Twenge has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
 

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Ashley Smith, PhD

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Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist and recognized expert in anxiety and related disorders. She has worked in children’s hospitals, an anxiety specialty clinic, and private practice, providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD.
 

An adjunct faculty member at Kansas City University, Dr. Ashley has extensive experience training and supervising mental health professionals. She has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and two books, including Childhood Anxiety Disorders. A long-time member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, she was honored with their Special Recognition Award in 2023.
 

She regularly presents workshops and trainings at local and national levels, focusing on the practical application of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and applied neuroscience to improve clinical outcomes. She is also the co-founder of Peak Mind. The Center for Psychological Strength, an organization dedicated to making psychological tools more widely accessible.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ashley Smith is the co-founder of Peak Mind, has an employment relationship with Kansas City University, and maintains a private practice. She receives royalties as a published author. Ashley Smith receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ashley Smith is a member of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America and sits on the board of directors for Disabled But Not Really.

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Media Type:
Online Course
Product Code:
CRS002346
Duration:
23 hours, 36 minutes
Copyright:
Feb 06, 2026

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