ACAM-KC Mentors are individuals who have agreed to serve as a trusted resource to whom those newer to the field can turn for guidance and instruction. It is not supervision. Rather it is an opportunity for starting counselors to forge relationships with senior colleagues and access the wealth of information and experience they bring to the table. It is also a chance for seasoned counselors to seek out their peers, exchange ideas, and further enhance their own professional development.

Sample topics discussed during typical mentoring sessions may include:

• Navigating the world of managed care, third party reimbursement
• Where to go in Kansas City for Hypnotherapy Training
• Becoming a Pastoral Counselor
• Transitioning from mental health counselor to career counselor
• Becoming a National Certified Counselor
• Earning an LCPC designation in the State of Kansas
• Successfully working with Psychiatrist and other mental health professionals

The following are designated ACAM-KC Mentors. Each listing includes the counselor's title/current employer, areas of expertise, theoretical orientation, and contact information.

Kent Noel, Ph.D., L.P.C.

Position:   Director of Assessment and Development for Carr and Associates, an Industrial Psychology firm in Overland Park, KS. Adjunct Instructor, University of Central Missouri.

Areas of Expertise:   Employment Selection, Executive Development, Career Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Stress Management, and Pain Management.

Theoretical Orientation:   Cognitive-Behavioral

Contact Information:   (913) 451-9220 or kent.noel@carrassessment.com


Heather Mills, M.A, L.P.C.

Position:   Therapist at Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)

Areas of Expertise:   Sexual Abuse

Contact Information:   (816) 285-1370 or hmills@mocsa.org


Angie Kreeger, M.A., PLPC

Areas of Expertise:   Bearevement Counseling, Children/Adolescent Counseling, Abuse and Neglect

Contact Information:   (816) 507-0609 or akreeger@sbcglobal.net


Stacy Dinkel, M.A.

Areas of Expertise:   Birthmother Counseling, Prospective Adoptive Parent Preparation and Counseling, Communication within adoptive families, The Effects of Abuse, Neglect and Trauma on Child Development, Alternative Discipline Methods, Building Self Esteem in the adopted child, Stress and Anger Management for parents, Transcultural Adoptions, Transitioning an adopted child Into your home, and Grief and Loss Issues in Adoption.

Contact Information:   dinkels@kc.rr.com