C. G. Dixon & Associates, Inc. provide an array of vocational services including vocational interviewing and vocational testing, transferrable skills analysis, labor market surveys, career counseling, mental health counseling, and rehabilitation education program consultation. C. G. Dixon & Associates, Inc. has provided vocational services for State of Florida, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, SMA Case Management, Labor Management Services, Abilities of Florida, NeuroRestorative of… Show more C. G. Dixon & Associates, Inc. provide an array of vocational services including vocational interviewing and vocational testing, transferrable skills analysis, labor market surveys, career counseling, mental health counseling, and rehabilitation education program consultation. C. G. Dixon & Associates, Inc. has provided vocational services for State of Florida, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, SMA Case Management, Labor Management Services, Abilities of Florida, NeuroRestorative of Lutz, FL and private individuals. Our Vocational Specialist provide a range of vocational services to injured workers, conducting both face-to-face and telephonic vocational interviews, completing transferable skills analysis, reviewing and summarizing medical records and writing up comprehensive vocational reports. Vocational resources routinely used in our work include the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, O*Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics resources on occupational trends and salary projections. Transferrable skills software include OASYS and Occubrowse. Labor market surveys (LMS) are routinely preformed.Our Vocational Evaluators work with individuals with physical, psychological and emotional disabilities who have been approved for services by the state of Florida, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. In this capacity, we conduct fact-to-face bio-psychosocial interviews, administer, score and interpret vocational and psychological test, conduct transferrable skills analysis, labor market survey and produce a comprehensive report for our referral source.Psychotherapy services specialize in adjustment to physical/psychological conditions, including traumatic brain injuries but also include moods disorders and substance abuse/dependence. Our theoretical orientation integrates psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral theories and techniques. Show less

From 2013 to 2015, I served on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). This Committee is composed of civilian women and men who are appointed by the Secretary of Defense to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment and retention, treatment, employment, integration and well-being oh highly qualified professional women in the Armed Forces. I was appointed to DACOWITS by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.In 2002… Show more From 2013 to 2015, I served on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). This Committee is composed of civilian women and men who are appointed by the Secretary of Defense to provide advice and recommendations on matters and policies relating to the recruitment and retention, treatment, employment, integration and well-being oh highly qualified professional women in the Armed Forces. I was appointed to DACOWITS by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.In 2002 Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Anthony Principi appointed me to serve on the Veterans Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation. This is a committee charge with advising the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all issues related to rehabilitation of veterans across all branches of the military. During my 10 years of service to this committee, I served under Secretaries James Peake and the Honorable Eric Shinseki. Show less

From August 1994 to May 2014 I was a professor at the University of South Florida, Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. We were a graduate only program that prepared students to become rehabilitation and mental health counselors. I earned tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in 2000 and served as Department Chair from 2002 through 2007. Over the course of my 20 year teaching career, I taught 12 different courses including: Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation,… Show more From August 1994 to May 2014 I was a professor at the University of South Florida, Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. We were a graduate only program that prepared students to become rehabilitation and mental health counselors. I earned tenure and promotion to Associate Professor in 2000 and served as Department Chair from 2002 through 2007. Over the course of my 20 year teaching career, I taught 12 different courses including: Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation, Social and Cultural Aspects of Disabilities, Career and Lifestyle Assessment, Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Rehabilitation, Practicum I and II, Human Growth and Development and seminars in Rehabilitation Administration and Forensic Rehabilitation. My scholarly activity include 16 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books chapters and other works, and one edited book. Moreover, I have conducted numerous invited and peer reviewed national presentations. As Associate Professor I also served on dissertation committees, oversaw numerous Directed Studies, engaged in academic advising and served on countless departmental, college and university committees. Show less

Contracted substance abuse counselor/psychotherapist in a residential brain injury facility. Engaged in individual, group and family counseling and training for persons with newly acquired brain injuries as well as those living with long-term injuries.