Beryl J. Armstrong
PhD, LCPC, ACS
Beryl J. Armstrong, PhD, LCPC, ACS
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling & Psychological Studies (Marriage & Family Concentration)Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
M.S. Mental Health CounselingCapella University, Minneapolis, MN
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Spiritually Integrated Couples Cognitive Processing Therapy (2026)
The Journey to Transformation: Embracing God’s Process for Change (2008)
“Moving on From Military Sexual Trauma” — ACEG Newsletter (2013)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current Academic Role
Adjunct Professor
Kairos Pacific University, Tustin, CA (Jan 2026–Present)
Teaching within LMFT, LPCC, and SUD counseling programs
Develops course content and facilitates graduate-level instruction
Promotes critical thinking and student engagement
Clinical Leadership & Professional Roles
Owner/President & Clinical Director
The Transformation Specialists, LLC (2020–Present)
Founded Christian tele-mental health practice
Provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families
Supervises licensed and pre-licensed clinicians
Oversees multi-state HIPAA-compliant operations
Associate Medical Director, Behavioral Health
Family Christian Health Center (2017–2024)
Mental Health Counselor
SGA Youth & Family Services (2015–2017)
Case Manager
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery (2015–2017)
Clinical Therapist
The Mentor Network (2014–2015)
Sexual Assault Counselor
Guardian Angels Community Services (2013–2014)
Academic Teaching & Formation
Guest Presenter — Regent University
Marriage & Relationship Counseling
Family Systems
Graduate-Level Instruction Areas:
Trauma-informed care
Family systems & couples counseling
Christian-integrated therapy
Clinical supervision & formation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) — 2022
Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) — 2020
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) — 2016
National Certified Counselor (NCC) — 2014
CLINICAL & TEACHING EXPERTISE
Trauma-informed counseling (CPT, CBT, ACT)
Couples & family systems therapy
Crisis intervention and behavioral health
Clinical supervision and mentorship
Christian-integrated counseling & spiritual formation
Curriculum design and experiential learning
MINISTRY & SPIRITUAL INTEGRATION
Biblical counseling and pastoral care
Christ-centered trauma therapy
Discipleship and identity formation
Faith-integrated clinical education
