Mr. Steven Carmichael, a Charlotte Native and a graduate of Myers Park High School, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from East Carolina University. He also obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. He is a qualified Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of North Carolina.  Mr. Carmichael is member of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), The African American Male Therapist group, The Association for  Black Mental Health Professionals, and the Psychotherapists of Charlotte, NC group.  Mr. Carmichael also received a certification from Freedom Christian Center's Bible College in Gastonia, NC.

Courage Counseling Services, P.C. Licensed Professional Counselor, Independent Private Practice, North Carolina (September 2006-Present)
~Individual psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults
~Couples, Family, & Group Psychotherapy
~Clinical Evaluation and Counseling
~ Divorce and Substance Abuse Counseling, Consultations, Testimony and Career Counseling

Greater Metrolina Mental Health Behavioral Health Counselor, Gastonia, NC (September 2005-November 2006)
~Provided individual and family therapy for consumers
~Prepared notes and other required paperwork for documentation
~Administered assessments, diagnosis and intake documentation
~Implemented person center plan and interventions
~Provided crisis interventions and mediations
~Provided intensive in-home therapy
~Utilized psycho-education to teach coping skills
~Utilized various theoretical orientations to assist consumers
~Recommended consumers for programs consistent with treatment plan
~Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and re-evaluated goals

Christian Focus Counseling Service Therapist, Charlotte, NC (September 2004-January 2006)
~Provided individual and group therapy for consumers
~Facilitated and Co-facilitated DWI and DUI groups
~Facilitated Drug, Alcohol, Anger, and Domestic Violence group
~Prepared notes and other required paperwork for documentation
~Administered assessments, diagnosis and intake documentation
~Facilitated Anger management groups for adolescents
~Developed a workshop on Coping Skills for at-risk children and teens
~Evaluated effectiveness of interventions and reevaluated goals