Billie J Gilliam is a highly qualified counselor based in Cleveland, Ohio, working with Parker Counseling and Consulting. She holds dual licenses as a professional clinical counselor and a chemical dependency counselor. Billie is dedicated to helping individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, and she also offers trauma-informed counseling to couples and families. Her educational journey includes a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Cleveland State University.

Billie's expertise is further enriched by her additional training and certifications in fields like addictions, psychopharmacology, and physiology. She's not just a counselor; she's also an educator and trainer, sharing her knowledge across various sectors. Billie teaches psychology and chemical dependency courses at a post-secondary level and offers training in mental health, relationships, substance use, and leadership skills.

In her publications, Billie explores topics such as relational cultural theory, case studies, and adolescent relationships. Her approach to treatment is unique, focusing on an integrated, strength-based system. She believes in facilitating a journey where clients discover and disrupt the paradigms that hinder their ability to thrive. For Billie, it's not just about surviving life's challenges; it's about understanding pain, integrating experiences, and thriving beyond them.