Pete Finnerty

Pete Finnerty is a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor (LPCC-S) who currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Cleveland State University in the School of Education & Counseling.45 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Education and Qualifications

Pete Finnerty holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Kent State University, which he completed in 2017.2 He also has a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy from California State University-Fresno.1

Professional Experience

• Founder and Clinical Director of Grow Well Cleveland LLC, a counseling practice1
• Former assistant professor at Ursuline College in the Counseling & Art Therapy program1
• Has worked in various clinical settings including college counseling centers, community agencies, crisis centers, private practice, and inpatient behavioral health centers1

Specialties and Expertise

Pete Finnerty specializes in:

• LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling
• Wellness counseling
• Exercise and yoga therapy
• Couples and family therapy
• Adolescent counseling, particularly with boys and athletes1

He employs a holistic, systemic approach that incorporates elements from his background as an educator, personal trainer, and yoga instructor.1

Research and Advocacy

Finnerty is actively involved in research and advocacy, particularly in the areas of:

• LGBTQ issues
• Social justice
• Wellness
• Technology in counseling1

He has contributed to the development of competencies for working with LGBTQ populations as part of his advocacy work with the Association of LGBT Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC).1

Pete Finnerty's LinkedIn username is indeed pfinnerty, as mentioned in the query.3