Education

Walden University, Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Expected Graduation Date: August 2026

Hardin-Simmons University, Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, 4.0 GPA

Abilene Christian University, Valedictorian, Bachelor of Science in Sociology, 4.0 GPA 

Licenses & Certificates

Licensed Professional Counselor | State of Minnesota #3081 (01/01/25-Present)

Licensed Professional Counselor | State of Texas #82641 (09/19-Present)

National Certified Counselor (09/19-Present)

EMDR Trained (2019: ongoing)

Work Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor | LifeStance Health - MN (February 2025-Present)

Providing individual and couples counseling for clients ages 14 and up, using EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy modalities through a trauma-focused lens. 

Crossroads Counseling and Wellness - TX (May 2021-Present)

• Licensed Professional Counselor Part-Time (January 2025-Present): Providing telehealth services to individual clients ages 14 and up, utilizing a Rogerian approach and table-top roleplaying therapy techniques. 
• Owner (July 2022-Present): Acquired Crossroads Counseling Abilene LLC in July of 2022 and changed the name to Crossroads Counseling and Wellness LLC. Continuing managerial duties, such as payroll, bookkeeping, office operations, and other necessary administrative work as needed.
• Licensed Professional Counselor Full-Time (May 2021-January 2025): Previously provided in-person counseling for ages 3 and up using play therapy, art therapy, Adlerian styles, and EMDR. Also working with couples and families. 
• Manager (May 2021-July 2022): Managed payroll, bookkeeping, office operations, human resources, scheduling, and other necessary administrative work as needed. 

Regional Victim Crisis Center (August 2023-January 2025)

• Professional Peer Advocate: Advocated for clinicians, taught self-advocacy skills, and facilitated trainings to improve retention and reduce burnout.
• Contract Counselor: Supported survivors of crime through crisis counseling, advocacy, and court accompaniment using trauma-informed services and referrals to community resources.

Doctoral Assistant | Walden University (December 2021-August 2024)

Supported faculty in research, clinical supervision, and program evaluation courses. Assisted with pre-practicum residency intensives.

Adjunct Professor | Hardin-Simmons University (January 2021–May 2023)

Taught undergraduate psychology courses, including Child & Adolescent Development, Lifespan Development, and Introduction to Psychology.

Regional Victim Crisis Center (May 2018-February 2020)

• Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate (September 2019-February 2020): Managed a caseload of approximately fifteen clients, including children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, provided advocacy, trial prep, and court accompaniment. 
• Case Manager (June 2019-September 2019): Completed intakes with clients seeking services, evaluated clients to determine their eligibility for counseling and gathered the necessary information to assist them with community resources and advocacy. Worked alongside Child Protective Investigations, the Abilene Police Department, the Child Advocacy Center, Forensic Nurse Examiners, and the District Attorney's Office to provide comprehensive services. 
• Counseling Intern (May 2018-May 2019): Counseled a variety of client concerns for survivors of violent crimes focusing on building coping techniques and processing prior traumas. Additionally, provided on-call medical accompaniments on the evenings and weekends.

Counseling Intern |  Hardin-Simmons University (May 2018-May 2019)

Provided supervised counseling to clients experiencing distress from anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and sexual abuse using CBT, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, and other modalities, as needed. 

Match Support Specialist | Big Brothers Big Sisters (January 2017-October 2018)

As a Match Support Specialist, I designed the newsletter, planned and organized events, and maintained the safety and health of ninety matches by visiting each Big and Little, completing surveys, and working with the MSS team to ensure that all matches were managed efficiently. 

Community Involvement

Victim Advocate for Regional Victim Crisis Center (2018-2020); (2023-2025)

International Students Group Therapy Co-Leader and Co-Researcher (Fall of 2017)

Career counseling for Vocational Development and Choice Class (Fall of 2017)

Design for Change Youth Empowerment Program Project Manager and Teacher (2014-2015)

Education AmeriCorps Volunteer (2014-2015)

Published Papers

Rosenblad, S. R., Wolford, T., Brennan, R. S., III, Darnell, J., Mabry, C., & Herrmann, A. (2025). Mastering Your Dragons: Using Tabletop Role-Playing Games in Therapy. Behavioral Sciences, 15(4), 441. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15040441

International Presentations & Counseling

Wolford, T. N., (2019, May). International counseling mission trip in Dundrum, Northern Ireland.

Conference Presentations

Wolford, T. N. (2022, November 9). How to build a private practice as an LPC-Associate [Conference presentation]. TCA 2022 Conference, Dallas, TX, United States.

Wolford, T. N. (2018, March 1-2). Evidence-based Creative Approaches in Working with International Students: Group Counseling Implications for Educators and Clinicians [Conference presentation]. TACES 2018 Conference, Austin, TX, United States.

Wolford, T.N. (2018). International Students' Group Using Positive Psychology Interventions [Conference presentation]. ASGW 2018 Conference, Savannah, GA, United States.

Wolford, T. N. (2016). Moral Foundations of Presidential Primaries: An Analysis of Partisan Campaign Language [Conference presentation]. Association of Sociology of Religion Conference, United States.

Wolford, T. N. (2016). Design for Change: The Sociological Imagination at Work in South Dallas [Conference presentation]. Association for the Sociology of Religion, Oakland, CA, United States.

Wolford, T. N. (2014). The Effects of Mentors in an Adolescent's Life: An Evaluation of the Availability of Mentorship in Dallas ISD [Conference presentation]. ACU Undergraduate Research Festival, Abilene, TX, United States.

Academic Accomplishments

Wolford, T. N. (2016). How to Bridge the Gap in Education: An Analysis of Design for Change Curriculum [Honors thesis, Abilene Christian University]. Abilene Christian University Honors College Archives.

Professional Speeches

Wolford, T. N. (2016). Moving forward [Commencement speech]. Abilene Christian University Honors Commencement, Abilene, TX, United States.

Honors/Awards

Chi Sigma Iota: Omega Zeta Honor Society (2022)

Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Program (2019)

Chi Sigma Iota: Eta Sigma Upsilon Honor Society (2018-2019)

Dean Adams Achievement Award at Abilene Christian University (2016)

Valedictorian at Abilene Christian University (2016)

Honors Scholar Graduate from Abilene Christian University (2016)

Leadership Experience

CACREP Advisory Council Member, Hardin-Simmons University (2024–2025)

Served on the advisory board for Hardin-Simmons University's Clinical Counseling graduate program to ensure CACREP accreditation compliance. 

President for Chi Sigma Iota: Eta Sigma Upsilon Honor Society (2018-2019)

Delegated responsibilities of chapter, organized events, organized elections, completed fundraising and encouraged excitement of chapter. 

Manager for JUST Chapel and JUST Educational Trips (2015-2016)

Coordinated weekly chapels, and planned bi-monthly trips to Dallas for students to learn about urban poverty. Coordinated with faculty and organizations in Dallas that provided unique experiences for the students.

"Be The Change" Celebration Project Manager (2014-2015)

Managed a "Be The Change" celebration for the two-hundred students involved in the DFC program. Worked with a five-thousand-dollar budget, hired entertainment, worked with a team to create videos for each group, organized the three-hour schedule, and organized a carnival included in the event for the students.

Design for Change Teacher and Curriculum Writer (2014-2015)

Taught students in low-income communities about empowerment, helped them complete a project, and helped them share their completed project with their community. Co-authored the curriculum writing with two other authors to plan lessons for thirteen groups and six grades over the course of an academic year.

Member of ACU Honors College Justice and Urban Studies Team (2013-2016)


Learned about urban poverty, researched the roots of urban poverty, and moved to Dallas my sophomore year to implement the research previously conducted.