RICK MCGREGOR
Lee's Summit
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) with experience providing individual counseling, crisis intervention, social-emotional support, and behavioral guidance to adolescents and families. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and collaboration with parents, educators, and community resources. Proven leader with over 20 years of experience in counseling, mentoring, teaching, and ministry leadership. Committed to integrating clinical excellence with Christian values to promote healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Summit Christian Academy
01.2021 - Current
- Provide individual counseling services to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and family-related concerns
- Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans to support student success and emotional well-being
- Lead school-wide social-emotional learning initiatives focused on resilience, emotional regulation, healthy relationships, and character development
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside professionals to coordinate student support services
- Facilitate classroom guidance lessons addressing conflict resolution, decision-making, communication skills, and personal growth
- Provide crisis intervention and support for students experiencing significant emotional or behavioral challenges
- Maintain confidential counseling records and adhere to ethical and professional standards
- Advocate for student needs while fostering a safe and supportive school environment
Founder and Director
Chamber Ministries
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Founded and directed a nonprofit organization focused on youth development and community engagement
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteer leaders and staff
- Managed organizational operations, budgets, fundraising efforts, and strategic planning initiatives
- Developed mentoring programs that fostered personal growth and leadership development among youth
- Built strong partnerships with families, volunteers, schools, and community organizations
Head Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach
Deckerville High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Mentored student-athletes in goal setting, resilience, accountability, and personal development
- Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing character, perseverance, and healthy relationships
- Developed successful athletic programs producing state qualifiers and competitive team success
- Built meaningful relationships with athletes, parents, and community members
Head Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach
Summit Christian Academy
01.2013 - Current
- Mentored student-athletes in goal setting, resilience, accountability, and personal development
- Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing character, perseverance, and healthy relationships
- Developed successful athletic programs producing state qualifiers and competitive team success
- Built meaningful relationships with athletes, parents, and community members
Youth Pastor and Teacher
Journey Church International
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided mentorship, guidance, and support to adolescents and families
- Developed and taught educational programs focused on personal growth and life application
- Recruited and trained volunteer leaders to support ministry objectives
- Planned retreats, outreach events, and leadership development initiatives
- Delivered presentations and sermons to youth and adult audiences
Youth Pastor and Teacher
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Provided mentorship, guidance, and support to adolescents and families
- Developed and taught educational programs focused on personal growth and life application
- Recruited and trained volunteer leaders to support ministry objectives
- Planned retreats, outreach events, and leadership development initiatives
- Delivered presentations and sermons to youth and adult audiences
Teaching and Youth Leadership
Chamber Ministries
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Facilitated youth programs, small groups, and mentoring relationships
- Established and led public-school Bible clubs promoting student engagement and leadership development
- Created supportive learning environments encouraging personal reflection and growth
- Utilized interactive teaching strategies to engage diverse audiences
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2001
Bible Certificate - undefined
Word of Life Bible Institute
Pottersville, NY01-1998
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Support and Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Management
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Adolescent Development
- Behavioral Intervention
- Leadership Development
- Community Engagement
- Public Speaking and Teaching
Certification
- Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Missouri
- Currently completing supervised clinical hours toward LPC licensure
- Ordained Minister, 2003
Timeline
School Counselor
Summit Christian Academy
01.2021 - Current
Head Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach
Summit Christian Academy
01.2013 - Current
Youth Pastor and Teacher
Journey Church International
01.2012 - 01.2014
Head Varsity Track and Cross Country Coach
Deckerville High School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Founder and Director
Chamber Ministries
01.2004 - 01.2012
Teaching and Youth Leadership
Chamber Ministries
01.2004 - 01.2012
Youth Pastor and Teacher
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Bible Certificate - undefined
Word of Life Bible Institute
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University