Seneka R. Gainer

Seneka R. Gainer

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ph.D. | Assistant Professor, Jacksonville University | LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC | Co-Founder of The Gainer Group, Counseling & Consulting LLC

  • Education

    • Stetson University

      2008 - 2010
      Master of Science Therapy

      Marriage and Family TherapyCareer Counseling

    • Bethune-Cookman University

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) English/Pre-Law

      Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society AmeriCorps National and Community Service

    • Idaho State University

      2019 - 2022
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

      Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota- Phi Omicron Chi, Doctoral Representative

  • Experience

    • Adapt Behavioral Services

      Mar 2010 - Jun 2016
      Registered Marriage and Family Therapist

      Provides in-home/office/school family and mental health counseling services; Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other professionals including psychiatrists, case managers, and primary care physicians; Provides psychiatric diagnoses and treatment experience include: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Substance abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Anger management, Adult/child abuse, Bipolar Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Certified FARS and CFARS assessor. Provides individual/family therapy to adults, children and adolescents, and trauma victims using play therapy, readjustment counseling, as well as psychoeducational services and career counseling; Conducts assessments, client intakes, provides diagnoses, creates treatment plans and re-evaluates plans through continuous assessment identifying the client’s problems, strengths, readiness to change, external influences and current events surrounding the origins and maintenance of the presenting issue, and interactional patterns within the client system, and maintains progress reports for all clients; Knowledge of Medicaid, HIPAA, FERPA, and PHI. Show less

    • Family Renew Community

      Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
      Program Manager

      Oversees and manages the Holly Hill transitional housing facility and program which includes maintenance and case management of the following residential requirements: (1) parents must be employed (2) must maintain a savings “housing” fund with a minimum of 30% of income deposited every payday (3) must meet weekly with program manager and submit weekly budget sheets with receipts attached, listing all income, expenses and amount deposited into housing fund (4) help with yard cleanup (5) attend workshops on parenting, money management, and nutrition (6) keep children enrolled in school. In addition, apartments are inspected weekly to ensure a clean living environment for the children; parents are encouraged to obtain GED’s, enroll in college or vocational classes to increase their income potential and all children are enrolled in summer camp. New employment opportunities are posted weekly; provides intensive services aimed at increasing the capacity of the residents to become self-sufficient Show less

    • United Against Poverty Inc.

      May 2014 - Jan 2016
      Education Coordinator
    • Aspire Health Partners

      Oct 2016 - Apr 2019
      Assessment Specialist
    • Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

      Explore the opportunity to change your life for the better. Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch is open and ready to utilize evidence-based interventions, as well as health and wellness services that address the brain, the mind, body, and spirit. Ask for more information. Call Us Today at 855-494-4557.

      • Program Therapist

        Nov 2017 - Dec 2019
      • Community Outreach Specialist

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Gateway Counseling of Idaho

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
      Clinical Director
    • Jacksonville University

      Jul 2022 - now
      Assistant Professor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

      STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    • Licensed Professional Counselor

      NBCC Foundation
    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

      NBCC Foundation
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Seneka R. Gainer
      Chi Sigma Iota -
    • Awarded to Seneka R. Gainer
      The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Idaho State University