Olya Zaporozhets, Ph.D.
President
Dr. Olya Zaporozhets is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University. Having been an international student herself, Zaporozhetes has a passion for the international community. Through first-hand experience, she has not only made friends with students across the globe, but also has learned about the need in counseling training in many places of the world. Zaporozhets has diverse clinical experiences, including drug and alcohol treatment as well as having facilitated sexual offender groups and conducted crises work in Ohio. During her internship at a partial hospitalization program, she worked with children, adolescents and their families in the environment of daily crises. She has trained leaders in mental health counseling in Europe and Asia.
Education
University of Toledo
Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education & Supervision, 2012
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Cincinnati Christian University
M.A., Counseling, 2009
M.A., Practical Ministries, 2005
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Melitopol State Pedagogical University (Ukraine)
Specialist in Practical Psychology, English, and Literature, 2003
Licenses & Certifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor (Independent Virginia License: 0701005536)
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (Independent Ohio License: E.0800341)
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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (Ohio License #111029)
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Certified Health Officer in Wood County, Ohio.
Activities & Affiliations
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American Counseling Association (ACA)
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Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
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Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES)
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Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
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Virginia Counseling Association (VCA)
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The Northwest Ohio Counseling Association (NWOCA), Community Outreach Position
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Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic Professional Honor Society, Alpha Omega Chapter (CSI), Treasurer