Jordan Peterson, MEd
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Jordan has two separate roles at Banyan Tree Counseling: She is a current Counselor-in-Training/Counseling Intern, finishing up her last year at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Her second role is Educational Consultant & Advocate, as well as providing the ADOS-2 to assist in assessing for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Click here to read her bio as it pertains to her role as Educational Consultant & Advocate, and her qualifications to provide the ADOS-2.
As a former elementary school teacher, she is passionate about working with children and their families, especially those with special needs and/or trauma. Growing up, Jordan’s passion was always advocating for those who couldn’t advocate for themselves, as well as being a support system for those who may need it. With Jordan, you will find a safe open space where you can come as you are.
Click here to read her bio as it pertains to her role as Educational Consultant & Advocate, and her qualifications to provide the ADOS-2.
As a former elementary school teacher, she is passionate about working with children and their families, especially those with special needs and/or trauma. Growing up, Jordan’s passion was always advocating for those who couldn’t advocate for themselves, as well as being a support system for those who may need it. With Jordan, you will find a safe open space where you can come as you are.
Qualifications
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Jordan is currently in her final year of graduate school at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Prior to the Master’s program through Lenoir-Rhyne, Jordan received her Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education and her Master’s degree in Special Education from the State University of New York - Plattsburgh. Jordan’s goal upon graduation is to pursue licensure and become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate.
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Background
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For the past 7 years, Jordan has been in the field of education. While teaching in both a general education classroom and special education, Jordan was able to see the imperative need for counseling with children and families. Jordan was also a previous foster parent and worked very closely with the social workers and therapists of her foster children in order to gain more insight into how to really help them.
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Specialization
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Jordan’s passion is working with children and their families, especially children and families who may have been through traumatic experiences. While Jordan is still a counselor in training, her goals upon licensure are to specialize in play-based therapy and trauma. Being a former teacher, Jordan also knows the difficulties of being a teacher in today’s time and can be a therapeutic ally for anyone who may need help navigating through their journey.
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Personal Life |
Previously from Upstate New York, Jordan has been in North Carolina since 2014. Jordan has been married to her husband since 2015, and they have one son who is five. Jordan studied to be a teacher for the majority of her life but noticed that something was missing and that she could not fully help her students and their families the way she longed to. Through her years as a teacher, Jordan and her husband were also foster parents and opened their home to several children who needed a temporary home.
Between working with her students and trying to advocate for foster children, Jordan realized her calling was in the field of counseling. In her free time, you can find Jordan spending time with her family and reading books on her front porch swing. Growing up in the mountains, it is important for her to spend time outdoors and on the lake as much as possible. Jordan loves to find good coffee, binge-watch Gilmore Girls, discover new music, and watch way too many Disney World video blogs. |
