LAURA FESSENBECKER
Piedmont
Summary
Seasoned behavioral health leader and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with dual licensure in South Carolina and North Carolina. Currently serving as Director of Clinical Services, providing strategic oversight of clinical operations, staff supervision, quality assurance, utilization management, compliance, and professional development initiatives.
Maintains a small caseload of clients and specializes in trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, neurodiversity-affirming care, and substance use treatment. Experienced in providing both in-person and telehealth counseling services to individuals, couples, and families using a person-centered approach and evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Amaryllis Counseling
01.2024 - Current
- Lead clinical operations and supervise behavioral health clinicians.
- Provide clinical supervision, performance management, and professional development.
- Maintain caseload of 15 clients
- Provide psychotherapy services via in-person and telehealth platforms.
- Oversee utilization management, prior authorizations, Medicaid compliance, external audits, productivity reporting, and quality assurance activities.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, retention, and program development initiatives.
Clinical Leadership Progression
Amaryllis Counseling
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles supporting organizational growth and clinical excellence.
- Managed scheduling, credentialing, billing, payroll coordination, compliance monitoring, and therapist support.
- Conducted psychotherapy services via in-person and telehealth platforms.
Adolescent Residential Treatment Coordinator
The Phoenix Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, utilization reviews, and individual/group counseling.
- Applied ASAM criteria to determine level-of-care recommendations.
- Supervised staff and coordinated admissions, treatment planning, and program operations.
Earlier Behavioral Health Experience
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Delivered counseling and case management in juvenile justice and correctional services, focusing on assessment, crisis intervention, family systems, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support client needs.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
03.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology (Psychology & Legal Systems)
Walden University
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Auburn University
08.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Clinical Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- In-Person and Telehealth Counseling
- Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
- Trauma Treatment
- EMDR
- CPT
- TF-CBT
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- LGBTQIA Affirming Care
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
- Person-Centered
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (SC) #11966
- Licensed Professional Counselor (SC) #8372
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC) #22855
- Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) #1910021
- South Carolina Notary Public- Commission expires 6/15/2031
Personal Information
Title: Laura Fessenbecker LPC/S, LPC, LCMHC, AADC
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Amaryllis Counseling
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Leadership Progression
Amaryllis Counseling
01.2020 - 01.2024
Adolescent Residential Treatment Coordinator
The Phoenix Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
03.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Forensic Psychology (Psychology & Legal Systems)
Walden University
03.2014 - 06.2016
Earlier Behavioral Health Experience
01.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Auburn University
08.2007 - 06.2011