Ina Gould
MS, LPC, CCTP, CTRT
Founder of Renewed Hopes Counseling
I believe counseling can be one of the most amazing and transformational experiences of your life when you feel validated, safe, and supported to explore your life’s struggles.
My primary goal in every session is that each of my clients feel safe and supported so that they have the opportunity to realize and achieve the goals they set out and want for their lives. Sometimes that means walking down some difficult paths. I walk alongside each of my clients providing support through this struggle. I often, during this time, remind them of the inner strength they may have forgotten they possess and encourage them to be patient and compassionate with themselves because change is a process, and we don’t always get it right.
I’m originally from New York and grew up in the Bronx. I made Pennsylvania my home in 2008. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, New York, and a Masters Degree in Counseling from Kutztown University. My first career was in education. I was a teacher in New York before I began pursuing licensure as a professional counselor. I often will incorporate psychoeducation into my counseling sessions, so they are interactive and I share with you what I know about human development and behavior. In my years as an educator, I learned that repetition and practice are key to change and sustained learning. So, when we intentionally practice relationship or self-help tools on a regular basis, we create positive, long-lasting change.
If you are ready to begin working towards a better, emotionally healthier, and happier you, I’m here to help.
Are you interested in becoming a Certified Trauma & Resilient Specialist?
At Renewed Hopes Counseling our founder and owner, Ina Gould, runs bi-monthly Trauma & Resilience Seminars. This 12 hour immersive course is designed to equip clinical professionals with the knowledge and tools to address trauma and build resilience. The training begins with a focus on resilience, exploring how core values shape professional approaches to working with various populations. Participants engage with the Circle of Courage Model, which highlights four universal human needs—belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.
This certificate training costs $500, which includes the two-day training, lunch for both two-day sessions, and the materials needed to complete the certificate. The training will offer the opportunity to join the Starr Commonwealth community, additional resources not included in the training as well as certification credentials: Certified Trauma & Resilient Specialist in a Clinical Setting (CTRS-C) for an additional $75.00 It also includes a badge and certificate to use in email signatures, or personal websites.
If you are interested in the Certified Trauma & Resilient Specialist Seminar for you, or your staff, please email Lindsay Rivera, our office admin at admin@renewedhopescounseling.com
“As a Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer, my primary goal is to help you learn concepts to build upon your awareness of trauma, while providing resources and tools for you to help others work through their trauma. I strongly believe we can be a more healed and stronger community as a trauma informed society.”
- Ina Gould, Founder and Owner of Renewed Hopes Counseling and Certified Trauma Trainer