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Demystifying the Court Experience

In this podcast, Dr. Speedlin Gonzalez interviews judges from the criminal and civil courts to discuss counselors' roles in the judiciary. Three judges describe their experiences working with counselors and how valuable our work is with both arms of the law (criminal and civil). The judges also talk about the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence and how the law and counseling collaborate effectively to serve communities.

Demystifying the Court Experience
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Episode

In this podcast, Dr. Speedlin Gonzalez interviews judges from the criminal and civil courts to discuss counselors' roles in the judiciary. Three judges describe their experiences working with counselors and how valuable our work is with both arms of the law (criminal and civil). The judges also talk about the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence and how the law and counseling collaborate effectively to serve communities.

 

Guests

Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, Bexar County Court at Law #13 (a misdemeanor family violence criminal court and family violence drug court); Judge Yolanda Huff, Bexar County Court at Law #12 (a misdemeanor court and mental health specialty court); and Judge Tina Torres, 407th District Court of Bexar County (a civil court). All three judges are known for their collaborative efforts with the therapeutic community and advocacy efforts with community-based agencies and services.

 

Citation

Speedlin Gonzalez, S. (Producer). (2023, April 7). Licensed Counselors in the Court System: Demystifying the Experience [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/demystifying-the-court-experience

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Dr. Stacy Speedlin

Dr. Stacy Speedlin

Dr. Stacy Speedlin Gonzalez is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in the state of Texas. She is board certified as a Nationally Credentialed Counselor (NCC). Her professional values are exemplified in her precision and deep commitment to her research, evaluation, and clinical work. She exemplifies the core value of equity and inclusive practices through her teaching, research, and scholarly activities. Clinically, she works with persons from all walks of life; most recently, she sees a lot of healthcare professionals and first responders. She is known for working with various peer-assistance programs and licensure boards; she helps her clients navigate these systems and remain on the road to recovery. Dr. Speedlin Gonzalez also values servant leadership at the local, regional, and national levels. Presently, she is the Professional Trustee of Membership for the Society of Affectional, Intersexual, and Gender Expansion (SAIGE) Association. She also serves on the Advisory Council for the National Board of Credentialing Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addiction Counselors. Additionally, she is a member of the Texas Council of Family Violence (TCFV) Public Policy Committee. Her research interests include LGBTQ+ issues in counseling, substance use disorders, mental health disparities, and women’s issues. Dr. Speedlin Gonzalez is the owner and Executive Director of Salient Clinical Services – a company created to provide optimal clinical, evaluative, and consulting services. She is also a nationally recognized speaker; having given multiple talks and workshops on the topics of mentorship, relationships, LGBTQ+ Ally-Development, and Cultural Responsiveness. Additionally, she has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts on addiction, trauma, mentorship, and grief.

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