Sept 18th - THE FOUNDATION & STRUCTURE OF SUPERVISION - In Person

Presenter: Eric Rodgers, MA, LPC, NCC, CPCS, CMAC, BC-TMH, CAMFT, GCDF, BCC

Eric Rodgers is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Georgia. He is the founder of Just For Men Behavioral Health, a private practice dedicated to male-centered therapy. Eric provides evidence-based, trauma-informed services tailored to the unique challenges faced by men and boys, including ADHD, social anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and identity development. His integrative approach draws from Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and other evidence-based practices.

Eric’s clinical background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, youth residential addiction treatment centers, and as a crisis responder with Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), where he supported organizations through layoffs, critical incidents, and employee deaths. He also has extensive experience consulting with counselors and supervisors on ethical dilemmas, clinical documentation, supervision practices, and licensure strategy.

In addition to his clinical and consulting work, Eric serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA). In this role, he leads statewide initiatives related to supervision, advocacy, and professional development. He has designed and facilitated supervision summits and led innovative outreach to counseling students and recent graduates, including the development of LPCA’s Student, APC, and Recent Graduate Conference.

Eric has been featured in national platforms including NAMI’s "Cutting Through the Stigma" campaign and WABE 90.1 (NPR Atlanta) for his contributions to men's mental health advocacy. He also served as a panelist for TheBlackManCan's The Men’s Den event alongside current and former NFL players, addressing Black men’s mental health during Men’s Mental Health Month and Juneteenth.

He is widely regarded for his leadership, trainings, mentorship, and commitment to advancing the counseling profession. Eric has received national recognition for professional service and continues to be a sought-after voice in clinical training, supervision, and advocacy.

Credentials, Specialized Training and Recognition:

• Licenses/Certifications/Credentials:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC – GA)

• Out-Of-State Telehealth Provider (FL)

• Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS – GA) National Career Counselor (NCC)

• Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC)

• Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)

• Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)

• Board Certified Coach (BCC)

• Certified Anger Management Therapist (CAMT)

• Certified Adult Crime Tactics Specialist (CACTS)

• Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensed for Independent Practice

• CAMS-Trained

• Certified Men’s Health Educator