Gayle Michael (Mike) Cravens, ED.D.
- Office:
- Hall-Roland, Room 28
- Phone:
- (731) 989-6666
- Email:
- mcravens@fhu.edu
About
Professor of Family Studies and Counseling Certified by National Board for Certified Counselors
TN Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider
TN Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
Certified Family Life Educator
Education
- A.A., Psychology, Freed-Hardeman College
- B.A., Psychology, Harding College
- M.S., Marital and Family Therapy, University of Nebraska
- M.A., Counseling, Eastern Michigan University
- D.H.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, Clayton University
- ED.D., Counseling Psychology, Argosy University
Office Hours
- Monday - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Tuesday - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Wednesday - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Thursday - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Friday - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Class Schedule
- Marriage and the Family
TR - 11:30am-12:50pm - Counseling Foundations
M - 6:00pm-9:00pm - Practicum I & II
R - 3:00pm-6:00pm - Internship (Counseling)
R - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Home
Dr. Cravens is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Tennessee. Currently, as professor at Freed-Hardeman University, he teaches courses in Counseling, Human Sexualty, and Marriage and Family in the Department of Behavioral Sciences. He is also the Director of the Master of Science Counseling Program. Dr. Cravens has a private practice in Jackson, Tennessee that offers counseling, consulting, and seminar services. He recently completed a ten year appointment by former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist to the Licensing Board that oversees the operation and practice of Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. After completing his tenure on the Board, Governor Bredesen appointed him as a Consultant to the Board. This responsibility includes reviewing possible ethical and legal violations, as they are reported to the Attorney General's Office and determining whether or not such cases need to be forwarded to the actual Licensing Board.
Dr. Cravens and his wife, Sandy, have one son, James, and twin daughters, Natalie and Nicole. The Cravens family attends the Estes church of Christ in Henderson, Tennessee where Mike is a deacon.
Curriculum Vita
Education
A.A. in Psychology (minor in Biology)1974, Freed-Hardeman College, Henderson, TN
B.A. in Psychology (minor in Biology)
1976, Harding College, Searcy, AR
M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies/Marital and Family Therapy
1980, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
M.A. in Counseling- Community and Agency
1983, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
D.H.S in Marriage and Family Therapy
1986, Clayton University, St. Louis, MO
ED.D. in Counseling Psychology
2004, Argosy University, Sarasota, FL
Additional graduate coursework completed at:
1. University of Memphis
2. Liberty University
3. Harding Graduate School of Religion
4. Freed-Hardeman University
5. University of Southern Mississippi
6. California College for Health Sciences
7. Clayton College on Natural Health
Teaching Experience
1987-PresentProfessor of Family Studies and Counseling
Director of M.S. in Counseling Graduate Program
(Past Director of Personal Counseling Services)
Freed-Hardeman University, Henderson, Tennessee
1983-1987
Instructor then promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychology at York College and Director of Personal Counseling Services
York College, York, Nebraska
1980-1983
Student at Eastern Michigan University
Wayne, Michigan
1976-1980
Instructor in Psychology at York College
Personal Counselor for the Counseling Center
York, Nebraska
Other Experience
Professional Experience2004-Present
Consultant to TN Licensing Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family THerapy and Clinical Pastoral Therapists
1996-Present
Private Practice, Marriage and Family Therapist
Association of Behavioral Counselors, PLLC
Jackson, Tennessee
1995-2004
Served on State of Tennessee Licensing Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapy, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists
1990-1996
Marriage and Family Staff Therapists
Behavioral Health Clinic
Jackson, Tennessee
Professional Memberships
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy- Clinical Member
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Psychological Association
National Council on Family Relations
Professional Certifications
American Association for Marriage and Family
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
National Certified Counselor
By National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greensboro, NC 24403-3660
Number: 06613 (passed exam in 1983)
Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider
By State of Tennessee Dept. of Health
Number: 106 (since December 10, 1992)
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
By State of Tennessee Dept. of Health
Number: 154 (since April 14, 1993
Certified Family Life Educator
National Council on Family Relations
3989 Central Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421
*Currently working on Certification as a Sex Therapist through American of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists.
Resources
American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Psychological Association
National Council on Family Relations
American Psychotherapy Association
Association of Behavioral Counselors (Private Practice)
Fan of Bellamy Brothers
