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    Wendy Standifer, MA, LPC

    Chief Operating Officer
    Correctional Counseling INC (CCI)
    Germantown, Tennessee

    Wendy Standifer is the Chief Operating Officer at Correctional Counseling, Inc. (CCI) with over 30 years of experience in Behavioral Health and Child Welfare. Her expertise includes counseling, case management, clinical supervision, and program management, focusing on helping individuals with behavioral health issues, substance abuse, and intellectual disabilities.

    Wendy is recognized for her work in evidence-based practices and has been pivotal in integrating methodologies like:
    • Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
    • Family Psychoeducation
    • Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
    • Trauma-Informed Services
    • Co-Occurring Principles
    Her contributions have enhanced practices in the behavioral health field, particularly for criminal justice, autism, trauma-informed care, and services for veterans and at-risk populations.

    Since 2005, Wendy has held executive roles, fostering innovation through community needs assessments and strategic planning. She emphasizes diversity and partnership, leading to operational efficiency and discovering new funding opportunities. Her strategic efforts improve clinical outcomes for both adults and children.

    As a National Trainer for MRT, MRT-DV, and MRT Trauma, Wendy has shared her expertise at national conferences for over 20 years, contributing to the education of behavioral health professionals.

    Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Oakland University. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
    Wendy Standifer's career exemplifies her dedication and impact in behavioral health and child welfare, marked by leadership, innovation, and a commitment to evidence-based practices.

    Wendy Standifer's career is a testament to her dedication and influence in the fields of behavioral health and child welfare, marked by her leadership, innovation, and commitment to evidence-based practice.



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