We have been providing continuing education to mental health professionals in Florida since 1998. All courses are approved and accepted by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, provider 50-31668.
We believe that continuing education courses do not have to be tedious and boring. We combine examples, case studies, humor and clinical expertise to provide courses that are enriching, stimulating and fun. Participants consistently give our workshops the highest ratings possible.
Founder Donna Ross, LCSW, built Ross Counseling based on her experience as a clinician, her skillfulness as a presenter and trainer, and her wide area of knowledge in the area of mental health counseling and social work. After over 20 years, Donna has made the decision to retire. Gwendolyn and Allan Green were chosen as Ross Counseling’s new owners.
Gwendolyn is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Master’s Level Certified Addictions Professional, and Qualified Supervisor, with experience in writing and training and is CEO of Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit behavioral health organization, and will serve as Director of Education for Ross Counseling. Allan is a corporate management and IT professional who will maintain the daily operations and will work to keep Ross Counseling ahead of the curve in terms of customer service and course content.
Donna understood the value of personalized relationships and used that understanding as she built Ross Counseling, creating a way to integrate the web-based independent learning style platform with something personal and collaborative. Gwendolyn and Allan look forward to continuing the same excellent customer service and high quality continuing education courses that have become synonymous with Ross Counseling.
About the Authors
Donna M. Ross, LCSW earned a Master of Social Work degree from Barry University School of Social Work. She has been providing services to adults and children in Florida for over 20 years. Donna has had a priivate practice in Palm Beach County since 1998 and has facilitated numerous groups for children in schools throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Donna is a Licensed Psychotherapist, a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, and was named a Diplomate in Forensic Counseling by the American College of Certified Forensic Counselors/National Association of Forensic Counselors. Ms. Ross is an approved Clinical Supervisor for registered interns in social work, marriage & family therapy, and mental health counseling, as well as an approved provider for the 8-hour Florida Laws & Rules Course. She has been an approved provider of continuing education for mental health professionals in Florida since 1998. Donna is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and is past Chair of the Palm Beach Unit, Florida Chapter. Donna was named Social Worker of the Year by NASW Palm Beach Unit in 2001. She is a well known presenter throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade Counties.
John LaForte, LCSW (Jack) is licensed in Florida, New Jersey, and New York. He is a graduate of Fordham University School of Social Work. He served as a Program Manager for the Staten Island University Hospital Department of Psychiatry from 1992 to 1999, where he developed an HIV mental health program for children, adolescents, and adults that included groups for patients, staff, and the community. He has specialized training as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and holds a certificate as an HIV/AIDS Pre and Post-Test Counselor. Jack is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter, and the New York State Society for Clinical Social Work. Jack currently practices in Palm Bay, Florida.