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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

Professional Experience

2004 - 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 Tenessee 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

1987 - Present

Professor 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

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Assocation
American Mental Health Counselors Association
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy...Clincal 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.