Deirdra Sanders-Burnett, Ph.D., LMHC

Deirdra Sanders-Burnett, Ph.D., LMHC has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of mental health counseling and education. Deirdra is currently serving as the President-Elect of the American Mental Health Counselors Association and as the Past President of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Prior to these roles, they worked as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Florida College of Education and as the Membership Chair of the Florida Counseling Association. Deirdra also has practical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Faith Counseling LLC. Deirdra'scareer began in 1983 with the Polk County School Board, where they worked as a Regional Positive Behavior Intervention Support Facilitator for nearly four decades before moving into their current leadership positions.

Deirdra Sanders-Burnett, Ph.D., LMHC received their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from the University of South Florida College of Education. The specific years of their education were not provided.