›› David Ellis - Professional Disclosure Statement

• Highest Degree : Educational Specialist in Counselor Education, University of Bridgeport, 30 Graduate hours beyond a Masters Degree in Counseling. Awarded 8/27/80
• Degree : Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling, awarded December 17, 1976

›› David Ellis - Relevant Credentials / Licenses

• Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) - NC License Number 1484 - Valid 07/23/2009 - 07/01/2011
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - License Number 000102 - State of Connecticut - Current through 06/30/09
• Licensed Professional Counselor - License Number 001381 - State of Connecticut - Current through 06/30/09
• Professional Educator - School Counselor - Valid 08/02/2000 to 08/01/2010 - Connecticut Department of Education
• Professional Educator - Intermediate Administrator - Valid 07/10/2001 to 07/09/2009 - Connecticut Department of Education
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor North Carolina. Issue Date is 11/14/2008 Expiration Date 7/1 2010
• Licensed School Counselor - State of North Carolina
• North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor - Valid 6/30/06 to 6/30/2009
• National Certified Counselor - 6/1/2006 to 6/30/2009
• Substance Abuse Professional - 4/1/2009 to 4/1/2012
• Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for Connecticut
• Clinically approved alcohol and drug supervisor for Connecticut (Certified Clinical Supervisor)
• International Reciprocity for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Clinical Supervisor
• Selected for Who's Who Among America's Teachers in the 2005 and 2006 edition

›› David Ellis - More information

• Counseling sessions I provide last 60 minutes in length
• Payment is expected when services are rendered and you are ultimately responsible for therapy fees. Normal fee is $100.00 per hour.
• Method of payment is by check or cash.

›› DSM-IV-TR will be utilized in the determination of client diagnosis.

• Comprehensive Medical, Psychological, Social and Behavioral History will also be used in client diagnosis.
• Diagnosis and other relevant client history will become part of the client's permanent record.
• Federal State Confidentiality rules will be followed.
• No disclosure of records or other information concerning clients will take place.
• Exceptions to Rules of Disclosure :
• Written Consent of Client
• Internal Program Communications
• Medical Emergency
• Court Ordered Disclosures
• Crime on Premises or against Personnel
• Research / Child Abuse/ Harm to self (client) & others
• Informed Consent - Clients will recieve a full explanation of treatment services and confidentiality regulations at the time of treatment.
• Confidentiality is a principal that protects, as in a contract, the information shared in a counseling session.

A favorite quote of mine...

“The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself … that’s where it’s at.”

-Jesse Owens