Professional Disclosure Statement
Jordan R. Whitley jordanwhitley.jpcs@gmail.com
Hello and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your counseling experience. This Professional Disclosure Statement will help to inform you of my background, counseling approaches, and your rights as the client. This document is mandated by both North Carolina Administrative Codes Rule .0204 of Chapter 53, Title 21 and the NC GS 90-343. If you have any questions, please feel free to discuss them with me at any time.
My Qualifications
In 2022, I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from High Point University, and in 2024 I graduated from Catawba College with my Master of Health Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree. I completed 8 months of supervised counseling experience during my practicum and internship process. My formal education has prepared me to counsel individual adults, adolescents, and children; groups; couples; parents; families.
Restricted Licensure
I currently hold an active license as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) I am practicing under supervision from a Qualified Professional approved by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors. A contract indicating this supervisory relationship is currently on file with the NCBLCMHC.
Professional Services & Theoretical Orientation
I am prepared to work with a range of issues that include but are not limited to: behavioral issues at home and/or school, anxiety, depression, social skills development, self-harm, suicidal ideation, physical and sexual abuse, and other specific mental health concerns you feel comfortable working on. The primary models of therapeutic intervention that I use are Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), Behavioral Theory, and Person-Centered. I feel that all of these theories mentioned recognize how there are many things that can influence a person's mental health, whether it be cultural aspects, behaviors, thoughts, feelings, etc. Each of these theories also show that at the end of the day, I am mainly there to help guide your personal discovery and to be a source of support for you. However, I also recognize that every individual is different and there is not just one way of helping those who seek counseling services. I am prepared to implement other therapeutic interventions if necessary to help my clients achieve their goals through empowering them and providing them with conditions for personal growth.
Patient Rights and Record of Diagnosis
Every client has the right to accept or decline any therapeutic modality presented during the counseling process. The termination of the counseling relationship will be made by a collaborative decision unless there is a therapeutic need. For most insurance plans, a clinical diagnosis is required to authorize payment coverage. Please note that if a diagnosis is rendered via counseling, this diagnosis becomes a permanent part of your records. All records that are created during the counseling process are my property and are securely stored. If you would like to request a copy of records, this may be permitted for a processing fee.