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Valerie Campbell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and president of Therapy International, Inc. and TASK-9, Inc © (Therapy and Service K-9s). Campbell has long had a career interest in psychology and a personal enjoyment of dogs, horses and other animals.
She has worked for state funded mental health centers and been in private practice for many years. She is a Florida certified teacher in ESE, Guidance and Psychology 6-12, and has worked as a teacher of emotionally and behaviorally handicapped children, and as Behavior Specialist and Dean in the Osceola County School System. Campbell has also worked with children in the juvenile justice system, as a Guardian Ad Litem, with battered women, and with the victim witness program in Osceola County, Florida. Campbell also volunteered for many efforts, including working with the Red Cross by counseling the survivors and families of 9/11.
Campbell received her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University, Virginia. She received her Masters of Science in Counseling & Human Development from Troy State University, Florida Navel Base field office. She is currently working on her doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
While working in the school system, she noted that one thing the students had in common was an interest in the natural sciences and in animals. After Campbell became certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning, she began research on Therapy Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs and to refine her interest in canine obedience training. Campbell is now an evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen award, an evaluator for the Delta Society therapy dog certification, and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
She formed Therapy International, Inc. and TASK-9© to enhance the link between psychology, teaching and the natural sciences. This also combines, when applicable, the natural motivation, interest and comfort that people often find through animals, particularly dogs.
Campbell is currently working on her PhD in clinical psychology researching the role of therapy dogs in clinical practice. She continues to help others through her businesses, and teaches as a professor of psychology adjunct at Valencia Community College. She owes it all to her three wonderful children who are her greatest motivation, inspiration and support.
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