BARBARA A. McCAMPBELL, M.A. 

(828) 225-0790

Licensed Professional Counselor:  North Carolina license # 3389 

P.O. Box 461, Asheville, NC 28802

PROFESSIONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Thank you for your interest in Aging Advocates. The following describes my professional qualifications and provides information regarding my services.

To become a Licensed Professional Counselor, the state of North Carolina requires a Master's degree, two years of post-Master's supervised experience, professional references, and passing the National Counselor Examination. I have fulfilled all of these requirements in order to obtain my license. I began working in the mental health field in 1980, and with the senior population in 1994, providing assessments, treatment plans, and counseling services.

As a counselor and advocate, I offer a variety of services depending upon your situation. An in-home consultation typically addresses needs, resources, and personal preferences. Some clients request a mental status and functional abilities evaluation, if only to obtain a baseline that would allow earlier detection of subsequent changes. Referrals to various professionals such as medical practitioners, elder law attorneys, or financial advisors may be made. Supportive counseling for clients or caregivers is another frequently requested service. As an experienced mental health practitioner, I am sensitive to indications of depression and other mood or cognitive disorders.

For desired in-home services, Aging Advocates can coordinate and follow-up on these services, some of which may be free of charge through a volunteer or government-sponsored agency, and some of which may be on a fee-for-service basis, with the client or responsible party contracting directly with the individual or agency providing the services. Aging Advocates can also assist with bill-paying and other financial matters. In some cases, the client and/or family may feel that a move to a care community is the best option, and may request the assistance of the advocate in locating an appropriate residence and facilitating the transition. The advocate cannot guarantee the services of other individuals, agencies, or facilities, but uses discretion in screening these resources. Your input and feedback play an important role in this process.

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