IMHC

Dr. Jacqueline R. Smith is a Counseling Department Chair and an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University. Smith holds an undergraduate degree in music therapy from Ohio University, and completed both her master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and doctoral degree in Counseling Education and supervision at the University of Cincinnati. In addition, Smith received post-graduate training in structural family therapy from the Cincinnati Family Therapy Center, the American Association of Christian Counselors, and Certified Belief Therapist training through the Therapon Institute. Prior to Regent, Smith taught for 18 years at Northern Kentucky University and successfully launched their community/clinical mental health program. She has taught many different courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels but especially enjoys teaching courses involving skills/techniques and multiculturalism. Smith has more than 30 years of experience in community mental health counseling, which includes a small, private, Christian counseling practice for eight years. She holds Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in Ohio, and Professional Clinical Counselor licensure (LPCC) in Kentucky. Her scholarly activity and interests include counseling ethnic/racial minority groups; religion and spirituality in counseling; creative arts in counseling; group work; and counselor training and supervision.