Dr. Frank Burtnett is an experienced counselor and consultant, one capable of providing direct counseling assistance to students in transition, parents engaged in facilitating the transitions of their children and people of any age who are reflecting on their career and life experiences and considering change. His experiences in college and career counseling, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the processes and protocols that people will face as they navigate these important life transitions place him in the top echelon of college and career counselors.

He earned the Doctor of Education and Master of Arts degrees in counselng from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Earlier he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Shippensburg University (PA). He holds the National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC) credentials of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) and is a Registered Counselor (RC2478) in the state of Maine.

Individual Counseling

Persons interested in pursuing individual counseling with respect to career or college issues are encouraged to begin the process with an email to Dr. Burtnett that offers a personal assessment of where he or she is in their personal growth and development, including the identification of any challenges or questions the individual hopes to see addressed or answered in the counseling relationship. Dr. Burtnett will follow this initial contact with a short telephone discussion to address desired outcomes and the conditions that will shape the counseling relationship. He will determine what assessment tools he will need to administer and how the information derived from these instruments will impact the counseling process. Finally, he will present a counseling plan which outlines expectations and tasks that both he and the client will agree to perform.

Institution, Organization, Agency and/or Private Sector Consultation 

Dr. Burtnett approaches consultation with institutions, organizations, agencies and the private sector in much the same way. Once he has been able to grasp the needs of the prospective client, he will outline a consultation plan for consideration. His experiences in helping a variety of entities interested in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining counseling and human resource management programs are extensive, and he has the capability to working with knowledgeable and competent professionals in his vast professional network in the responding to a client's consulting needs. He has worked directly in the development of service oriented initiatives for schools, colleges, youth and adult serving organizations, professional associations and others.

Fees and Service Agreement

Fees for individual counseling and consultation will be based on the scope of service required and presented as a part of a service agreement prior to the onset of either the counseling or consulting relationship.Those interested in individual counseling or consultation should direct their concerns and questions to fburtnett@ednow.org. In most instances, Dr. Burtnett will respond within three working days.