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Megan Marks

Megan Marks

Counselor and Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Psychologist,Transformation Change Agent, Inclusion Advocate, Mental health CEO, Owner Marks Psychological and Consulting Services

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2006 - 2011
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Counseling Psychology

    • Vassar College

      1995 - 1999
      Bachelor’s Degree Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Field Hockey, Lacrosse

    • The George Washington University

      2004 - 2006
      Master's of Arts Counseling

    • The Ellis School

      1988 - 1995
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Field Hockey, Lacrosse

  • Experience

    • Sheldon Calvary Camp

      Jun 1995 - Aug 1996
      Counselor and Lifeguard

    • Credit Suisse

      Nov 1999 - Nov 2003
      Private Client Sales Associate

      Series 7 and 63 license

    • The George Washington University

      Nov 2004 - Jun 2006
      Counseling Center Graduate Assistant

    • Trinity Washington University

      Aug 2005 - May 2006
      Career Counseling Intern

    • Penn State University

      Aug 2007 - May 2009

      • Counseling and Psychological Services Graduate Assistant Clinician

        Aug 2008 - May 2009

      • Career Services Graduate Counselor

        Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

      • Counseling and Psychological Services Practicum Clinician

        Aug 2007 - May 2008

    • Centre Volunteers in Medicine

      Aug 2008 - May 2009
      Advanced Practicum Counselor

    • Penn State University

      Jul 2009 - Jul 2010
      Psychological Consulting Services Consultant

      • Provided consultation to individuals and residential facilities to reduce client target behaviors. • Administered and interpreted assessments including: Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), Reiss Screen for Maladaptive Behaviors, the Vineland Adaptive Behaviors Scale (VABS), and Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA).• Supervised behavior plan implementation with caseworkers and direct care staff routinely.

    • Centre County Government

      Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
      Correctional Facility Advanced Practicum Counselor

    • University of Tennessee

      Aug 2010 - Jul 2011
      Counseling Center Psychology Doctoral Intern

    • University of Kentucky

      Aug 2011 - Aug 2022

      • Provided general administrative leadership at UK Counseling Center including strategic planning for clinical services, training programs and outreach and prevention services, revising center policies and procedures, providing staff development and community building• Provided administrative leadership at UKCC for mental health outreach, prevention, and consultation programming including strategic planning and coordinating of virtual and in person programs, social media content, video production, website content; developing policies and procedures; managing budget; providing training for staff; evaluating staff and trainees• Provided clinical supervision for doctoral psychology interns and trainees• Supervised doctoral psychology interns in mental health outreach, prevention, and consultation activities; conducted mental health outreach and consultation seminar. • Supervised doctoral interns in career counseling services; conduct a career counseling seminar • Created programs and presented on various mental health and student success topics for students, parents, faculty, and staff• Developed and supervised undergraduate Mental Health Peer Advocate program• Initiated and facilitated interactive psycho-educational group focusing on resiliency• Established and facilitated graduate and professional student support group• Facilitated interpersonal skills and process groups• Provided individual and relationship counseling services for undergraduate and graduate students who present with a wide range of clinical issues and pathology.• Conducted career exploration workshops, sessions, and interpret career assessments such as the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. • Consulted with staff and faculty about mental health and student success• Mental Health First Aid Instructor, providing 6-8 hour trainings on mental health• Question, Persuade, Refer [suicide prevention] gatekeeper instructor Show less

      • Counseling Center Assistant Director/Director of Outreach and Consultation

        Dec 2017 - Aug 2022

      • Senior Staff Psychologist and Outreach Coordinator

        Oct 2014 - Nov 2017

      • Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Career Services

        Aug 2011 - Oct 2014

    • The Momentum Practice, LLC

      May 2015 - now
      Founder, Licensed Psychologist

      • Provide therapy services to adults in person in KY and via telehealth in 39 states with a range of presenting concerns• Instruct Mental Health First Aid programs in person and virtually• Develop and facilitate mental health focused programming• Create and lead retreat and staff development programs• Supervise post-graduate clinicians working towards licensure• Conduct pre-employment screenings

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Psychologist

      Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology
      Mar 2025

    • Licensed Psychologist

      Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
      Sept 2012

    • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology

      Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
      Jul 2022

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member, Bluegrass Region Representative

      Issued by Kentucky Psychological Association on Jan 2025
      Kentucky Psychological AssociationAssociated with Megan Marks

    • Board Member

      Issued by Sheldon Calvary Camp on Jan 2024
      Sheldon Calvary CampAssociated with Megan Marks

    • Secretary Board of Directors

      Issued by ASSOCIATION FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER OUTREACH on Jan 2020
      ASSOCIATION FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER OUTREACHAssociated with Megan Marks

    • General Member Board

      Issued by ASSOCIATION FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER OUTREACH on Jul 2018
      ASSOCIATION FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COUNSELING CENTER OUTREACHAssociated with Megan Marks

    • Board Member for Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services

      Issued by ACPA–College Student Educators International on Jul 2013
      ACPA–College Student Educators InternationalAssociated with Megan Marks