Anthony "AJ" Goodwin

Welcome to my professional e-Portfolio. This portfolio documents my development as a counselor in training and highlights the academic, professional, and personal experiences that have shaped my counseling identity.

My professional background includes more than a decade in emergency medical services, crisis intervention, leadership, and behavioral health response. These experiences have provided a unique foundation for understanding human resilience, trauma, crisis, and recovery.

As I progress through the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Grand Canyon University, I am committed to developing the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to provide ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based counseling services.

 Professional Mission Statement

My mission is to provide ethical, compassionate, and culturally responsive counseling services that empower individuals to overcome challenges, discover personal strengths, and improve their overall well being. I strive to create a therapeutic environment built on trust, respect, authenticity, and hope while supporting clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change.

 About Me

I currently serve as Administrative Supervisor for Arizona Ambulance in Cochise County, Arizona. Throughout my EMS career, I have worked in emergency response, interfacility transport, leadership, supervision, education, and crisis intervention.

Working with patients and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives has strengthened my desire to pursue counseling. I have witnessed the impact of trauma, grief, mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and life transitions across diverse populations.

My counseling interests include:

• Trauma and crisis intervention

• First responder mental health

• Anxiety and depression

• Grief and loss

• Substance use disorders

• Family and relationship concerns