Counselor, Clinical Supervisor, and Consultant
Dr. Carman S. Gill
PhD, LMHC (FL), LCMHC (NC), NCC, ACS, CCTP
Licensed in FL and NC
2021 ASERVIC Lifetime Service Award Recipient
Trauma-informed, holistic counseling from an award-recognized clinician, published author, and professor of counselor education.
- Adults
- Couples
- Women navigating life transitions
- Clients recovering from trauma and high-stress seasons
- Clinicians seeking supervision support
Therapy with Dr. Carman
Many of the people I work with have spent years quietly carrying the visible wounds of trauma, the less visible injuries of chronic stress, the ache of relationship ruptures, the weight of transition, or the deep questions that come when life no longer feels like it fits the way it once did.
I believe in warm, steady, evidence-based, and trauma-informed therapeutic practice. My hope is to create a space where your whole self feels welcome: the parts that are tired, guarded, grieving, questioning, healing, and ready for something to feel different. I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to stay with what matters, and never rushed to become someone you are not.
I am especially drawn to work with adults who are navigating trauma recovery, major life transitions, spirituality, relational pain, and wellness across the lifespan. This includes the developmental seasons that often reshape identity, health, family, purpose, and self-trust, including women's issues such as perimenopause, menopause, postpartum adjustment, and other meaningful thresholds in adult life.
I began my career as a teacher, and today I continue that calling as a professor and counselor educator, preparing the next generation of counselors. That goal deeply shapes my clinical work. I care about helping people to make sense of their experiences in ways that are thoughtful, practical, and hopeful.
I bring clinical training, research, and experience into the room, but I also bring patience, presence, and deep respect for the pace at which healing unfolds. I do not believe therapy should rush you, overwhelm you, or ask you to become someone else. I believe it should help you feel more at home in yourself.
My hope is that our work together offers a place to breathe and exhale, to be met with respect, and to begin healing with steadiness, dignity, and support.
Specialties
Clinical Specialties
Dr. Carman works with adults 18 years and older who are navigating trauma, transition, relationship pain, spiritual concerns, and seasons of stress or change. Her clinical approach is warm, collaborative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they move toward healing.
Trauma Recovery
Dr. Carman supports clients healing from both visible and invisible wounds. This may include acute trauma, complex trauma, chronic stress, crisis experiences, relational trauma, childhood wounds, or long-standing patterns of survival that once helped a person cope but now feel exhausting or limiting.
Her work focuses on restoring safety, strengthening self-trust, and helping clients reconnect with themselves at a pace that feels respectful and sustainable.
Life Transitions and Adult Wellness
Major life changes can bring grief, uncertainty, identity shifts, and new questions about purpose, belonging, health, family, work, and relationships. Dr. Carman works with adults navigating meaningful transitions and developmental seasons, including changes in role, identity, caregiving, career, partnership, parenting, aging, and personal wellbeing.
Therapy can provide space to slow down, make meaning, and move through change with greater clarity and support.
Women's Mental Health and Life-Stage Support
Dr. Carman offers compassionate support for women navigating stress, role strain, relational concerns, identity shifts, and changes across the lifespan. This includes support related to perimenopause, menopause, postpartum adjustment, reproductive and maternal wellness, and the emotional complexity that can come with major life-stage transitions.
Her work honors the whole person: body, mind, relationships, culture, spirituality, and lived experience.
Relationship Ruptures and Relational Healing
Relationship pain can leave people feeling confused, guarded, lonely, or unsure how to trust themselves again. Dr. Carman supports clients navigating ruptures, disconnection, grief, conflict, betrayal, boundaries, family stress, and patterns that repeat across relationships. Her work helps clients understand relational wounds with compassion while building greater clarity, agency, and connection.
Spirituality, Meaning, and Identity
For clients who desire it, Dr. Carman offers spiritually integrated counseling that respects each person's values, beliefs, questions, and lived experience. She supports clients navigating spiritual distress, meaning-making, identity concerns, faith transitions, moral injury, grief, and the deeper questions that can emerge during painful or uncertain seasons.
Spirituality is never assumed or imposed. It is included only when it feels meaningful and aligned for the client.
Clinical Supervision and Counselor Development
As a professor and counselor educator, Dr. Carman also supports clinicians, trainees, and supervisees seeking thoughtful supervision, consultation, and professional growth. Her supervision style is grounded, ethical, reflective, and developmentally supportive, helping clinicians strengthen clinical judgment, trauma-informed care, cultural responsiveness, and confidence in their own professional identity.
The Practice
Approaches, training, and recognition behind the care
Approaches
- Trauma-informed and resilience-focused frameworks
- Mindfulness and self-compassion practices
- Evidence-based assessment and DSM-5-TR informed case conceptualization
- EMDR-informed trauma treatment support
- Strengths-based and culturally responsive counseling
- Spiritually integrated counseling when aligned with client values
Educational Pathway
- Ph.D., Counseling & Counselor Education
- Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies
- M.A., Community & Agency Counseling
- B.A., Elementary Education
Awards and Recognition
- ASERVIC Lifetime Service Award recipient, 2021
- Chi Sigma Iota International Outstanding Faculty Advisor, 2020
- Excellence in Research Award (2014). Argosy University, DC
- Mentoring Award (2014). Argosy University, DC
- Outgoing President's Award for Service (2014). Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
- Recognition of Service Award Conference Committee co-chair (2010). Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
- Recognition of Service Award (2009). Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
Professional Background
Credentials, scholarship, and community contributions
Licenses & Certifications 7
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC — Florida, License #24640
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC — North Carolina, License #4839
- National Certified Counselor, NCC — National Board for Certified Counselors, Credential #86812
- Approved Clinical Supervisor, ACS — Center for Credentialing & Education, Credential #0489
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, CCTP — Evergreen Certifications
- EMDR Trained Practitioner — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Motivational Interviewing Trained Practitioner
Selected Publications 14
- Vastardis, T. E., & Gill, C. S. (2026). Covert Trauma Across the Lifespan: Viewing Psychosocial Trauma Through a Clinical Lens. Springer Publishing.
- 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.). American Counseling Association.
- Gill, C. S., & Freund, R. R. (2018). Spirituality and Religion in Counseling: Competency-Based Strategies for Ethical Practice. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
- Dailey, S. F., Gill, C. S., Karl, S., & Barrio Minton, C. (2014). DSM-5 Learning Companion for Counselors. American Counseling Association.
- Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A., DeDonno, M., & Gill, C. (2026). Examining the effects of a transdiagnostic treatment model on anxiety sensitivity, experiential avoidance, and mindfulness in Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with eating disorders. Eating Disorders, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10640266.2026.2670593
- Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A., DeDonno, M., & Gill, C. (2025). Long-term effects of the Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity with BIPOC clients. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/21501378.2025.2542155
- Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A., Bossie, C., & Gill, C. (2025). Using Photovoice to Explore the Role of Self-Compassion in Mothers Post-Pandemic. The Professional Counselor, 15(2).
- 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. https://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. https://doi.org/10.1353/jip.2021.0007
- Gill, C. S., Barrio, C., & Myers, J. E. (2015). Poor, rural women: The impact of spirituality and religion on wellness across the lifespan. Adultspan, 14, 66–77. https://doi.org/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. https://doi.org/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.
Speaking & Presentations 41
- Bossie, C., Emelianchik-Key, K., & Gill, C. S. (2025, September). Curiosity to Measurable Impact: A Multi-Manuscript Approach to Developing DBT-Informed Supervision. Presented for AARC in Daytona Beach, FL.
- Ponce, J., Gill, C. S., & Emelianchik-Key, K. (2025). From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Exploring Stress, Burnout, and Wellness for BIPOC Counseling Students. Presented for ACES in Philadelphia, PA.
- Gill, C. S., Emelianchik-Key, K., & Bossie, C. (2025). Nurturing Mothers, Empowering Counselors: Self-Compassion as a Transformative Tool in Maternal Mental Health. Education session presented for the American Counseling Association in Orlando, FL.
- Bossie, C., Emelianchik-Key, K., & Gill, C. S. (2024). Looking Ahead: Future Direction of Assessment and Testing in Counseling. Roundtable presentation given for the AARC Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Gill, C. S., Karl, S., & Barrio Minton, C. (2024). What Counselors Need to Know About the DSM-5-TR. Webinar presented for the American Counseling Association.
- Gill, C. S., Dailey, S. F., Karl, S., & Barrio Minton, C. (2024). DSM-5-TR Learning Companion for Counselors. Author signing session presented at the American Counseling Association Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA.
- Labarta, A., Emelianchik-Key, K., Gill, C. S., & Bossie, C. (2023). Leaning into Emotions: The Integration of Transdiagnostic Approaches for Diverse Populations Across Counseling Curriculum. Education session presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in Denver, CO.
- Vastardis, T., & Gill, C. S. (2022). Developing the Covert Traumatic Experience Scale (CoTES): A Retrospective Early Psychosocial Trauma Assessment Tool. Education session presented at the American Counseling Association Virtual Conference.
- Barrio Minton, C., Gill, C. S., & Hightower, J. (2022). DSM-5-TR Update. Education session presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference in St. Louis, MO.
- Emelianchik-Key, K., Labarta, A., & Gill, C. S. (2022). Using the Photovoice Methodology to Visually Capture Social Constructs and Promote Social Change: A Study of Self-Compassion. Education session presented at the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference in St. Louis, MO.
- Emelianchik-Key, K., Byrd, R., & Gill, C. S. (2021). Dating Violence: It Happens to Everyone... Right? Presentation accepted for the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling.
- Freund, R. R., Gill, C. S., & Ainbiner, D. (2020). Wellness Tribe: Gamification of the IS-WEL Adlerian-Based Model of Wellness. Presented for the North American Society for Adlerian Counseling Conference, online.
- Freund, R. R., & Gill, C. S. (2019). Wellness Tribe. Presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Seattle, WA.
- Gill, C. S. (2018). When Is Religion Unhealthy? Understanding Disproportionately Closed Systems and Implications for Mental Health. Presented for the Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference in Tampa, FL.
- O'Brien, E., & Dailey, S. F. (2018). Diverse Voices in Religion and Spirituality (panel member). Panel presentation given for the American Counseling Association Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.
- Freund, R., & Gill, C. S. (2017). Navigating Conflicts Between Counselor Values and Clinical Practice: Ethical Practice in the Age of Anti-LGBTQ Legislation. Presented for the North American Society for Adlerian Counseling Conference in Vancouver, Canada.
- Gill, C. S., Dailey, S. F., & Foster, K. J. (2017). Spiritual Competence for Practicing Counselors: Preliminary Data and Implications. Presented for the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling in Richmond, VA.
- Gill, C. S., & Foster, K. J. (2016). Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling: A Competency-Based Framework. Learning institute presented for the American Counseling Association Convention in Montreal, Canada.
- Sanders, A. M., & Gill, C. S. (2016). Social Media and Adolescence: The Good, the Bad, and the Impact on Wellness. Poster presentation presented for the American Counseling Association Convention in Montreal, Canada.
- Gill, C. S., & Foster, K. J. (2016). Spiritual Competence in Counseling: A Preliminary Analysis of Practicing Counselors. Roundtable hosted for the Association of Assessment and Research in Counseling in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Gill, C. S., Dailey, S. F., & Foster, K. J. (2013). DSM-5: Helping Mental Health Professionals Navigate Changes and Additions. Educational session presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference in Denver, CO.
- Jungerson, T., Studer, J., & Gill, C. S. (2012). Essentials of Clinical Supervision. Presented for the European Branch American Counseling Association Convention in Wiesloch, Germany.
- Kaur, G., & Gill, C. S. (2012). The Integration of Quantum Mechanics and Adlerian Theory. Presented for the American Counseling Association Convention in San Francisco, CA.
- Jones, D., Ray, S., Gill, C. S., & Fox, J. (2011). Inside the DSM-5: A Review of the Proposed Revisions. Educational session presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Dailey, S. F., & Gill, C. S. (2011). Assessing the Spiritual and Religious Domain: Formal and Informal Spiritual Assessment Strategies for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Educational session presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Dailey, S. F., & Gill, C. S. (2011). Applications of Disaster and Crisis Training in Counselor Education. Educational session presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Kaur, G., & Gill, C. S. (2011). Quantum Mechanics Applied to Basic Counseling Skills. Presented for the VCA Conference in Portsmouth, VA.
- Dailey, S. F., & Gill, C. S. (2010). Exploring the Spiritual Domain: Incorporating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling. Presented at the Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling 2010 Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC.
- Gill, C. S., & Carney, J. C. (2010). Reflections After One Year of CACREP: Students and Programmatic Outcomes in a Community Counseling Program. Poster presentation presented for the American Counseling Association Conference in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Dailey, S. F., & Gill, C. S. (2009). Exploring the Spiritual Domain: Incorporating Spirituality and Religion into Counselor Training. Presented at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference in San Diego, CA.
- Gill, C. S., & Jefferson, J. S. (2009). Assessment of Learning in the Counseling Programs: Preparing Evidence-Based Responses to Students' Needs. Poster presentation presented for the American Counseling Association Conference in Charlotte, NC.
- Ray, S., & Gill, C. S. (2008). Counselors Addressing School Crisis Issues. Presented for the European Branch American Counseling Association Convention in Niederhausen, Germany.
- Gill, C. S., Dailey, S., & Moorhead, H. H. (2008). Incorporating the Spirituality Competencies into Counselor Education: Tips for Teaching, Focusing on Competency Seven. Presentation accepted for the American Counseling Association Convention in Honolulu, HI.
- Hagedorn, W. B., Kielty-Briggs, M., Robinson, M., Jackson-Cherry, L., Roberson, L., Curry, J., Gill, C. S., Miranti, J., Smith, C., & Young, M. (2008). Preview of the National ASERVIC Conference: Snapshots of the “How To's” of Implementing the Nine Spirituality Competencies. Presentation accepted for the American Counseling Association Convention in Honolulu, HI.
- Gill, C. S., Jefferson, J. S., & Carney, J. (2008). Assessment of Learning in the Counseling Programs: Preparing Evidence-Based Responses to Students' Needs. Poster presentation presented for the VCA Conference in Williamsburg, VA.
- Gill, C. S., Moorhead, H. H., Myers, J. E., & Barrio, C. S. (2007). Understanding the Impact of Forgiveness: An Examination of Wellness and Counseling Students. Presented for the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision in Columbus, OH.
- Moorhead, H. H., Gill, C. S., & Myers, J. E. (2007). Do I Have to Forgive to Be a Healthy Counselor? The Relationship Between Levels of Forgiveness and Wellness Among Counselors-in-Training. Presented for the American Counseling Association Conference in Detroit, MI.
- Gill, C. S., & Griffin, C. (2006). Wellness in “Wounded Healers”: Examining Forgiveness as an Aspect Among Counselors in Training. Presented for the American Counseling Association Convention in Montreal, Canada.
- Gill, C. S. (2006). Wellness in “Wounded Healers”: The Impact of Forgiveness on Counseling Students' Wellness. Presented for SACES in Orlando, FL.
- Gill, C. S., & Logan, C. (2006). Conceptualizing Spirituality and Religiosity: Formal and Informal Assessments for Adults. Presented for the VCA Conference in Williamsburg, VA.
- Logan, C., Sutter, J., Cooper, A., & Gill, C. S. (2006). Counselor Education: Perspectives from the Past, Present, and Future. Presented for the VCA Conference in Williamsburg, VA.
Professional Organizations 4
- Professional Member, American Counseling Association
- Professional Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Professional Member, Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling
- Professional Member, Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
FAQ
Questions clients commonly ask
Who is a strong fit for working with Dr. Gill?
Clients navigating trauma, major life transitions, and women's mental health concerns are often a strong fit for Dr. Gill's approach.
Can Dr. Gill provide both therapy and supervision services?
Yes. Dr. Gill provides counseling and also supports counselor growth through supervision and consultation services.
Is Dr. Gill a published author?
Yes. Dr. Gill has authored and co-authored books and peer-reviewed publications, including work on counseling assessment, DSM-5-TR practice, spirituality in counseling, and trauma-related mental health outcomes.
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