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Dr. Carman S. Gill

Ph.D., LMHC (FL), LCMHC (NC), NCC, ACS, CCTP

Counselor | Clinical Supervisor | Consultant
Licensed in FL | NC

Dr. Carman Gill is a highly respected counselor, clinical supervisor, educator, and published author recognized for her compassionate, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. Licensed in Florida and North Carolina, she provides individual and couples counseling with expertise in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, specifically tailored to women’s unique mental health needs. Dr. Gill began her professional journey as an elementary educator, teaching kindergarten through second grade, which deepened her understanding of human development and the importance of nurturing environments. Driven by her passion to support mental health, she transitioned into counseling, initially focusing on crisis management, psychological first aid, and comprehensive mental health assessments in clinical settings. She further expanded her influence through teaching and serving as a professor, mentoring future counselors, and contributing significantly to counselor education literature. Dr. Gill has held notable leadership roles, including serving as President of the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC). Her current clinical practice emphasizes personalized counseling, assisting individuals and couples navigating complex diagnoses and critical life transitions.

Be Well, Be Loving, Be Wise

Counselor, Clinical Supervisor & Consultant

Licensed in FL & NC

Dr. Carman Gill is a licensed clinical mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals find balance, resilience, and lasting well-being. Recognized for her warm, supportive presence, she draws from a holistic perspective that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Her extensive experience includes work in crisis settings and as an educator, allowing her to understand the impact of challenging life events from various angles. Specializing in women’s issues and trauma-informed care, Dr. Gill offers guidance for those navigating major life transitions, managing stress, or recovering from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. She integrates evidence-based methods, such as mindfulness-based approaches, EMDR, expressive arts, and self-compassion practices, tailoring each session to meet individual needs. Dr. Gill creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore concerns, develop healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose. Her goal is to empower individuals to rediscover their strengths and achieve genuine, sustainable growth.

Key Areas of Specialization

Counselor Education & Supervision

Counselor educator teaching 8+ uniquely designed master and doctorate level CACREP required courses
Elevating counselor education programs through consultation for academic success, leadership growth, and in the CACREP accreditation process
Offering engaging lectures, workshops, and multi-day training in mastering the art of clinical supervision for credential maintenance, treatment approaches, and more
Providing clinical supervision to counselor trainees and licensed professionals looking to extend their knowledge, including honing supervision skills in their own practice

Trauma-Informed Care

Certified clinical trauma specialist offering compassionate support through comprehensive assessment and effective, evidence-based treatments, including EMDR, to help you heal forward.

Women’s Wellness

Specializing in women’s mental health across the lifespan, informed by ongoing research and best practices to address a broad range of personal and emotional challenges, including life transitions, trauma and abuse, relationship conflicts, postpartum mood disorders, identity and body image concerns, role strain, coping with grief or loss, and supporting gender-related issues like identity exploration, societal pressures, and fostering an affirming sense of self.

Mindfulness Based & Compassion Focused Approaches

Specializing in the integrating of mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive-behavioral strategies grounded in ongoing research and educational
expertise to foster wellness, resilience, and a more balanced emotional life.

Recognized for her warm, supportive presence, she draws from a holistic perspective that honors the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Her extensive experience includes work in crisis settings and as an educator, allowing her to understand the impact of challenging life events from various angles. Specializing in women’s issues and trauma-informed care, Dr. Gill offers guidance for those navigating major life transitions, managing stress, or recovering from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse. She integrates evidence-based methods, such as mindfulness-based approaches, EMDR, expressive arts, and self-compassion practices, tailoring each session to meet individual needs. Dr. Gill creates a safe, nurturing environment where clients can explore concerns, develop healthier coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose. Her goal is to empower individuals to rediscover their strengths and achieve genuine, sustainable growth.

Scholarly Pathway

Ph.D., Counseling &
Counselor Education

Research Interests:
Women, Wellness,
Spirituality
Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender
Studies

M.A., Community & Agency Counseling

B.A. in Elementary Education

Professional Growth
& Credentials

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, North Carolina
National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE)

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certifications
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing, EMDR Trained Practitioner
Motivational Interviewing, Trained Practitioner

Publications

Gill, C. S., Emelianchik-Key, K., & Torres, A. (2024). Appraisal, Assessment, and Evaluation for Counselors: A Practical Guide. Springer Publishing Company.

Gill, C. S., Dailey, S. F., Karl, S., & Barrio Minton, C. (2024). DSM-5-TR Learning companion for counselors (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Gill, C. S. & Freund, R. R. (2018). Spirituality and religion in counseling: Competency-based strategies for ethical practice. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

Dailey, S. F., Gill, C. S., Karl, S., & Barrio Minton, C. (2014). DSM-5 Learning companion for counselors. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Spotlight Publications

•Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A., & Gill, C. (2023). Examining the mediating role of transdiagnostic factors in a clinical sample of BIPOC clients with eating disorders. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 45(4). 340-353. http:// doi.org/10.17744/mehc.45.4.04
•Emelianchik-Key, K, Byrd, R., & Gill, C. (2021). Dating Violence and the Impact of Technology: Examining the Lived Experiences of Female College Students. Violence Against Women. .https://doi.org/10.1177/1077801221998799
•Freund, R. R., Gill, C.S., & Ainbiner, D. (2021). Wellness Tribe: Gamification of the IS-WEL Adlerian based model of wellness. Journal of Individual Psychology, 77 (1), 102-116. 10.1353/jip.2021.0007
•Gill, C. S., Barrio, C., & Myer, J. E. (2015). Poor, rural women: The impact of spirituality and religion on wellness across the lifespan. Adultspan, 14, 66-77. DOI: 10.1002/adsp.12005
•Moorhead, H. J. H., Gill, C.S., Barrio, C., & Myers, J. E. (2012). Forgive and forget?: Forgiveness as an indicator of wellness among counselors-in-training. Counseling and Values, 57(1), 81-95. DOI: 10.1002/j.2161-007X.2012.00010.x.
•Dailey, S. F, Curry, J., Harper, M., Moorhead, H. H., & Gill, C. S. (2011). Exploring the Spiritual Domain: Tools for Integrating Spirituality and Religion in Counseling. VISTAS 2011. Retrieved from http://counselingoutfitters.com/ vistas/vistas11/Article_99.pdf

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