Q. What are Tim's credentials (and why do they matter)? - Reaching Ahead Counseling and Mental Performance

Q: Q. What are Tim’s credentials (and why do they matter)?

A. Degrees: Tim has a Masters in Counseling/Sport Psychology, a Masters in Clinical Psychology , and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology . This means he has engaged in rigorous studies and supervised training to develop a broad skills base and to meet your specific needs. He knows what the research says and how to apply it. Licensures: Tim has been a licensed provider since 2007. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and Montana. This means that he's met academic and supervision requirements to demonstrate that he's equipped to treat mental health diagnoses. Licensure also means your insurance company will consider reimbursing you when you're seeing him for therapy/counseling (see more below). Certifications: Tim is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP is the leading organization guiding the field), and has been since 2008. See this video to understand why the CMPC credential is important: Tim is also Board Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA certifies individuals who meet education and training standards in biofeedback and progressively recertifies those who advance their knowledge through continuing education).

Q. What are Tim’s credentials (and why do they matter)?

A. Degrees: Tim has a Masters in Counseling/Sport Psychology, aMasters in Clinical Psychology, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. This means he has engaged in rigorous studies and supervised training to develop a broad skills base and to meet your specific needs. He knows what the research says and how to apply it.

Licensures: Tim has been a licensed provider since 2007. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and Montana. This means that he’s met academic and supervision requirements to demonstrate that he’s equipped to treat mental health diagnoses. Licensure also means your insurance company will consider reimbursing you when you’re seeing him for therapy/counseling (see more below).

Certifications: Tim is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP is the leading organization guiding the field), and has been since 2008. See this video to understand why the CMPC credential is important:

Tim is also Board Certified in Biofeedback (BCB) with the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA certifies individuals who meet education and training standards in biofeedback and progressively recertifies those who advance their knowledge through continuing education).

About the Author: timothyherzog

Tim holds Masters degrees in both counseling/sport psychology and in clinical psychology, and a Doctorate in counseling psychology. He has worked with high performers at several universities (including the US Naval Academy), an elite sports camp (IMG Academies), and with US Army personnel (Center for Enhanced Performance at Fort Lewis). Tim gives workshops for sport psychology practitioners, coaches, and athletes for many organizations including the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, USA Gymnastics, and US Sailing.