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Kathleen Gleason LPC-S
Boerne Counseling and Consultant Service
110 Hilltop Drive
Boerne, Texas 78006
TEL (830) 249-7432

  
       Kathleen Gleason LPC-S has served the Boerne 

             Community and the Texas Hill Country    
                                    for  24 Years


                       ABOUT US


Kathleen Gleason is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a 

Licensed Supervisor governed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. 

Ms. Gleason also holds certification as a National Board Certified Counselor, State of Texas Certified School Counselor, State of Texas Certified Elementary Education Teacher. 


Ms. Gleason maintains several specialty areas such as forensics. She is recognized as a Diplomat Clinical Forensic Counselor, providing court testimony and has served as an expert/ treatment witness in many court cases.


In addition, Ms. Gleason utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, with a psycho-educational approach for treatment of various issues including substance abuse and addiction counseling. 

Topics such as the disease concept, adult children of alcoholics, denial, family roles, 

codependency and recovery are taught. Additional issues addressed relate to 

Anxiety, Relationship, Communication, Grief and Loss, Stress

Trauma, Behavior, PTSD and Depression.


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                                                                                                      VITAE


LICENSES


Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Licensed Supervisor

Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, Licensed Professional Counselor


CERTIFICATIONS


National Board of Certified Counselors, National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC)

American College of Forensic Counselors, Diplomate Clinical Forensic Counselor (DCFC)

State of Texas Certification, School Counselor

State of Texas Certification, Elementary Education Teacher


EDUCATION 


Texas A & M University,  Master of Science Degree - Counseling & Guidance.

Southern Methodist University, (SMU) Bachelor of Science Degree - Elementary Education

  

AWARDS

 

Texas Counseling Association, Emerging Leader

Archdiocese of San Antonio, Distinguished Service Award

Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boerne Charter Class

Texas Mental Health Counselors Association, Outstanding Service & Leadership Award 

Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Volunteer of the Year Award 

Texas Counseling Association, Hill Country Counseling Association, Outstanding Counselor 

of the Year Award 

TCA, Clinician Issues and Advocacy Committee, Distinguished Leadership Award

Head Start, Outstanding Service Award     

 

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: STATE, REGIONAL & LOCAL BOARDS  


-Texas Counseling Association, (TCA) Member (present)

  TCA - Clinician Issues and Public Policy Committee,  Chair (2001-2003) 

  Co-Chair (2003-2004)

-Texas Mental Health Counselors Association, Member (1996-present)

-Political Networking Committee, P.A.C., State Chair (1996-1998)  

-Kendall County Child Services Board, Member (1996-present) Past-President 

  (1998-2000, 2004-2006) Vice-President (1997) Secretary (2000-2004) Committee           

  Chair (1996-2006, 2014)

-Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards, Vice-President (2001-2002) Education                  Committee Chair (1998-2000) Awards Committee Chair (2004) 

  Awards Co-Chair (2005) Member (1996-2008)

-Region VIII-Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards, Vice-President (1996 - 2008)

-Kids Advocacy Place, Children's Advocacy Center, Publicity Chair (1997-1999)

  Charter Board Member  (1997-2001)

-Counselors Legislative Involvement Committee, P.A.C., State Chair (1998-2001)

-Hill Country YMCA, Charter Board Member (1999-2002)

-Boerne-ISD-Parents as Partners for Safe and Drug Free Schools, 

  Charter Committee Member (1999-2009)

-National Association of Professional Women, Member (present)

-Defense Initiative for Victim Outreach, Member (2010-present)

 
                

Kathleen Gleason is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Supervisor for LPC Interns by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. She also holds several certifications which include:
National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor (NCC)
American College of Forensic Counseling, Diplomate Clinical Forensic Counselor (DCFC)
State of Texas Certification – Elementary Education Teacher and School Counselor
 
EDUCATION
Kathleen completed her graduate work at Texas A & M University-Commerce, with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling & Guidance. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Sociology from Southern Methodist University, Dallas.
        
  EMPLOYMENT
Ms. Gleason has enjoyed a diverse employment history prior to her current position with Boerne Counseling.
Kathleen chose an opportunity to counsel with clients at Oak Lawn Community Services. There she counseled with individuals, facilitated groups and co-facilitated an intensive, out-patient substance abuse treatment program. 
Prior to her experience as a clinical therapist, Kathleen taught grades first-sixth with the Dallas Independent School District, where she served as team leader and co-authored the school improvement program.
She was also employed with a home health care agency, when she served the elderly and disabled throughout the 19 county DFW metroplex. One of the projects she developed was the co-ordination of a state pilot study that enabled clients to remain living in their homes as opposed to nursing home care.
    
  AWARDS 
Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boerne, Charter Class (2000)
Texas Mental Health Counselor’s Association, Distinguished Service Appreciation Award (2000)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Volunteer of the Year Award (2001)
Hill Country Counselors’ Association, Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award (2003)
   
 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: STATE, REGIONAL, LOCAL BOARDS & ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Counseling Association, Member (present) Clinician Issues and Public Policy Committee
Chair (2001-2003) Co-Chair (2003-2004)
Texas Mental Health Counselors’ Association, Member (present)
Political Networking Committee, PAC, State Chair (1996-1998)  
Kendall County Child Services Board, Member (1996-present) Past-President (1997-1999, 2001-2002, 2006)                                                           
Committee Chair (1996-2008)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards, Member (1996-2008) Vice-President (2001-2002)
Education Committee Chair (1999-2000) Awards Committee Chair (2004) Co-Chair (2005)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Member and Vice-President (1996 - 2008)
Kids’ Advocacy Place, Child Advocacy Center - Charter Board Member, Publicity Chair (1996-1999)
Counselors’ Legislative Involvement Committee, PAC, State Chair (1998-2002)
Hill Country YMCA, Charter Board Member (1999-2002)
Boerne-ISD-Parents as Partners for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Committee Member (1999-2009)
National Association of Professional Women, Member (2010-present)
Defense Initiative for Victim Outreach, Member (2010-present)
                

Kathleen Gleason is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Supervisor for LPC Interns by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. She also holds several certifications which include:
National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor (NCC)
American College of Forensic Counseling, Diplomate Clinical Forensic Counselor (DCFC)
State of Texas Certification – Elementary Education Teacher and School Counselor
 
EDUCATION
Kathleen completed her graduate work at Texas A & M University-Commerce, with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling & Guidance. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Sociology from Southern Methodist University, Dallas.
        
  EMPLOYMENT
Ms. Gleason has enjoyed a diverse employment history prior to her current position with Boerne Counseling.
Kathleen chose an opportunity to counsel with clients at Oak Lawn Community Services. There she counseled with individuals, facilitated groups and co-facilitated an intensive, out-patient substance abuse treatment program. 
Prior to her experience as a clinical therapist, Kathleen taught grades first-sixth with the Dallas Independent School District, where she served as team leader and co-authored the school improvement program.
She was also employed with a home health care agency, when she served the elderly and disabled throughout the 19 county DFW metroplex. One of the projects she developed was the co-ordination of a state pilot study that enabled clients to remain living in their homes as opposed to nursing home care.
    
  AWARDS 
Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boerne, Charter Class (2000)
Texas Mental Health Counselor’s Association, Distinguished Service Appreciation Award (2000)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Volunteer of the Year Award (2001)
Hill Country Counselors’ Association, Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award (2003)
   
 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: STATE, REGIONAL, LOCAL BOARDS & ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Counseling Association, Member (present) Clinician Issues and Public Policy Committee
Chair (2001-2003) Co-Chair (2003-2004)
Texas Mental Health Counselors’ Association, Member (present)
Political Networking Committee, PAC, State Chair (1996-1998)  
Kendall County Child Services Board, Member (1996-present) Past-President (1997-1999, 2001-2002, 2006)                                                           
Committee Chair (1996-2008)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards, Member (1996-2008) Vice-President (2001-2002)
Education Committee Chair (1999-2000) Awards Committee Chair (2004) Co-Chair (2005)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Member and Vice-President (1996 - 2008)
Kids’ Advocacy Place, Child Advocacy Center - Charter Board Member, Publicity Chair (1996-1999)
Counselors’ Legislative Involvement Committee, PAC, State Chair (1998-2002)
Hill Country YMCA, Charter Board Member (1999-2002)
Boerne-ISD-Parents as Partners for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Committee Member (1999-2009)
National Association of Professional Women, Member (2010-present)
Defense Initiative for Victim Outreach, Member (2010-present)
                Kathleen Gleason, has served the Boerne community and  the Hill Country for over 20 years

Kathleen Gleason is recognized as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Supervisor for LPC Interns by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. She also holds several certifications which include:
National Board of Certified Counselors, National Certified Counselor (NCC)
American College of Forensic Counseling, Diplomate Clinical Forensic Counselor (DCFC)
State of Texas Certification – Elementary Education Teacher and School Counselor
 
EDUCATION
Kathleen completed her graduate work at Texas A & M University-Commerce, with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling & Guidance. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a Minor in Sociology from Southern Methodist University, Dallas.
        
  EMPLOYMENT
Ms. Gleason has enjoyed a diverse employment history prior to her current position with Boerne Counseling.
Kathleen chose an opportunity to counsel with clients at Oak Lawn Community Services. There she counseled with individuals, facilitated groups and co-facilitated an intensive, out-patient substance abuse treatment program. 
Prior to her experience as a clinical therapist, Kathleen taught grades first-sixth with the Dallas Independent School District, where she served as team leader and co-authored the school improvement program.
She was also employed with a home health care agency, when she served the elderly and disabled throughout the 19 county DFW metroplex. One of the projects she developed was the co-ordination of a state pilot study that enabled clients to remain living in their homes as opposed to nursing home care.
    
  AWARDS 
Boerne Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Boerne, Charter Class (2000)
Texas Mental Health Counselor’s Association, Distinguished Service Appreciation Award (2000)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Volunteer of the Year Award (2001)
Hill Country Counselors’ Association, Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award (2003)
   
 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: STATE, REGIONAL, LOCAL BOARDS & ORGANIZATIONS
Texas Counseling Association, Member (present) Clinician Issues and Public Policy Committee
Chair (2001-2003) Co-Chair (2003-2004)
Texas Mental Health Counselors’ Association, Member (present)
Political Networking Committee, PAC, State Chair (1996-1998)  
Kendall County Child Services Board, Member (1996-present) Past-President (1997-1999, 2001-2002, 2006)                                                           
Committee Chair (1996-2008)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards, Member (1996-2008) Vice-President (2001-2002)
Education Committee Chair (1999-2000) Awards Committee Chair (2004) Co-Chair (2005)
Texas State Council of Child Welfare Boards-Region VIII, Member and Vice-President (1996 - 2008)
Kids’ Advocacy Place, Child Advocacy Center - Charter Board Member, Publicity Chair (1996-1999)
Counselors’ Legislative Involvement Committee, PAC, State Chair (1998-2002)
Hill Country YMCA, Charter Board Member (1999-2002)
Boerne-ISD-Parents as Partners for Safe and Drug Free Schools, Committee Member (1999-2009)
National Association of Professional Women, Member (2010-present)
Defense Initiative for Victim Outreach, Member (2010-present)