Philip B. Gnilka, PhD, NCC, CCMHC, CPC
Philip B. Gnilka, PhD, NCC, CCMHC, CPC
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Clinical Director, Researcher, & Former Professor
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Healing
I believe that therapy should be grounded in rigorous science, not just intuition. Before establishing Sequoia Counseling Group in the Las Vegas Metro, I spent over a decade as a Professor of Counselor Education. Having served on the faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), DePaul University, and Kent State, I have trained hundreds of clinicians in the latest evidence-based treatments.
A Legacy of Research
My clinical approach is shaped by my background as a researcher. I have authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications focusing on the intersections of stress, perfectionism, and coping. My work has been cited over 2,700 times by other scholars and is utilized by clinicians nationwide to improve client outcomes.
Watch Dr. Gnilka’s VCU Presentation on Perfectionism
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
The Coping-Mediation Model: Multidimensional perfectionism and anxiety (Journal of Counseling & Development). Cited by 200+ studies. [Read on Wiley]
Attachment & Relationships: Adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism as mediators of adult attachment (Journal of Counseling & Development). [Read on Wiley]
Social Support Systems: Tests of a social support mediation model (Personality and Individual Differences). [Read on ScienceDirect]
Professional Burnout: The effects of perfectionism and perceived stress on professional burnout (Interpreting). [Read on John Benjamins]
I can help you with:
Perfectionism
Career Burnout
Depression
Stress Management
Anxiety-related Issues
Self-esteem
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I am quite extroverted and enjoy going out with family and friends. I have a particular passion for traveling and especially enjoy experiencing different countries and cultures. In my spare time besides traveling, I enjoy reading, spending time at the local coffee shop with my french bulldogs, Gnocchi and Ravioli, and trying new recipes (with the occasional craft cocktail) in the kitchen.
My educational background:
1999: B.A. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2006: M.A. in Counseling from Wake Forest University (CACREP-accredited)
2010: Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University (CACREP-accredited)
Academic positions:
2010-2012: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Kent State University, Kent, OH.
2012-2016: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
2016 - 2018: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
2018 - 2022: Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Licenses and Certifications:
Clinical Professional Counselor, Nevada, #CP5475-R
Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia, #8584
Licensed Professional Counselor, Virginia , #701010755
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, California, #11502
Board Certified in General Counseling (NCC) from the National Board of Certified Counselors
Board Certified in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CCMHC) from the National Board of Certified Counselors