Professional Development Committee

Dr. Denisa Millette is an Atlanta-based Psychologist, a Licensed Psychotherapist, and an Adjunct Psychology Professor at Yorkville University, Canada. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Millette obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in her country of origin, the Czech Republic. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology and Research at Capella University in the United Sates where she currently resides.

Dr. Millette has been actively engaged in various fields of psychology, including clinical, forensic, counseling, and peak performance psychology for over 20 years. Her practical experience includes conducting psychological and forensic evaluations and trauma assessments and providing targeted trauma-focused psychotherapy to clients of all ages in treatment centers as well as private psychological practice in the Czech Republic, United Kingdom, and the United States. In addition, she has been recognized as an expert witness in child abuse and trauma cases in juvenile and superior courts across Georgia, USA. Dr. Millette’s research efforts are focused on emotional intelligence, self-care practices, and vicarious trauma prevention in helping professionals. Dr. Millette is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, and Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology.

Dr. Millette is currently serving as a clinical director of a non-profit organization providing therapeutic services to single mothers involved in child welfare services. In this capacity, Dr. Millette has developed a three-phase bio-psycho-social model of trauma intervention specific to this population needs. She is responsible for creating and evaluating all aspects of the program interventions, overseeing research efforts, and providing training and supervision in trauma-informed care to therapists obtaining a license to practice independently in the United States. In addition, she is working with diverse and international populations of clients in her private practice, focusing mainly on trauma recovery, using a variety of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma-Focused Yoga as well as other body-based practices.

Kelly earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Montclair State University. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Denver in their CACREP Accredited online School Counseling Program. She has a private mental health counseling practice working with teens and adults, as well as facilitating groups for women who have experienced trauma. She has worked in various roles in higher education over the past 15 years including academic advisor, women’s center coordinator, and manager of career services. Kelly’s research interests include gender-based violence, gender issues in career development, and mental health issues among women. She is active in professional organizations such as Counselors for Social Justice and the American College Counseling Association, and is Past-President of the New Jersey Career Development Association.

Nina Kaufmans is a Licensed Professional Counselor who runs a trauma-informed community-based non-profit group practice in Princeton, NJ. Along with a group of clinicians, my practice provides insurance-covered and pro bono counseling services, community education, and internship experiences for counseling students. 

At this time, Nina is pursuing her P.hD. in Counseling Education and Supervision and is a Teaching and Research Assistant at Regent University. Nina is also an adjunct professor and a clinical supervisor at the Ukrainian Psychological Institute. Nina was born and raised in Belarus before moving to the United States to begin her undergrad studies. At this time, Nina’s research interests include trauma-informed counseling, cross-cultural supervision, somatically based psychotherapy interventions, and cultural competencies. Nina’s experience in the field ranges from crisis counseling, hospital, jail, and in-home treatment, PHP/IOP, and private practice with the community and overseas clients. Nina’s passion for trauma-informed and culturally aware practices stems from her family’s Holocaust and beyond experience, immigration to the United States, and working through her journey as an English as a second language therapist and aspiring Ph.D. student.

Dr. Sophie Lake Oswin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of a private practice: Journey to Equanimity Counseling and Consulting, LLC in Atlanta, GA. She is a National Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. Dr. Oswin received her PhD from Walden University in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023. She provides individual counseling for adults as well as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for those in recovery from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Dr. Sophie is passionate about training the next generation of counselors through mentorship, education, advocacy, and research. Her current research efforts are focused on psychedelic assisted psychotherapies for trauma and depression, suicide prevention training of master’s level counselors, the role of AI/VR/AR in the treatment of mental health problems, and professional ethics in counseling. Previous to her work in private practice, she worked in a crisis stabilization unit treating clients with chronic and severe mental disorders.