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Jennifer Stuckert, MA MFT, LPC, NCC
Jennifer has numerous years of experience working in private practice. In addition, she was the resident counselor for a private college in Jackson, Mississippi. An experienced counselor, Jennifer possesses expertise in treating the following: abuse, anger management, anxiety, blended families, chronic pain management, co-dependency, depression, divorce recovery, dysfunctional family issues, eating disorders, family of origin issues, infertility issues, marital counseling, parenting difficulties, personal growth, post partum depression, premarital counseling, relationship issues, sexual identity confusions, social skills, spiritual issues, and stress management. Setting Jennifer apart is her earnest desire to lead clients in discovering core beliefs they have about themselves and their situation. Believing in the power of God's Word to both restore and renew the lives of individuals she guides her clients in examining Godly options for resolving their current situation and learning new behaviors and beliefs.
Jordan R. Yates, MA MFT, LAPC
Jordan graduated from Richmont Graduate University, an intensive program dedicated to training counselors on therapeutic philosophies and techniques from a Christian perspective, where he received a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a Georgia Licensed Associate Professional Counselor. Prior to coming to Restoration Counseling, Jordan counseled a spectrum of families, couples, and children in Christian and secular settings. Jordan also has experience working with local court and judicial systems, treating court-ordered clients and families while leading Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), substance abuse, anger management, and parenting psychoeducation groups. All in all, Jordan possesses expertise in treating the following: abuse and neglect, adjustment difficulties, anger management, blended families, career counseling, co-dependency, coping skills, couples counseling, depression, family of origin issues, family recovery from divorce/loss, family resilience, forgiveness therapy, grief and loss, marital counseling, parent training, play therapy, premarital counseling, self-esteem issues, sex therapy, social skills training, stress management, and trauma-related issues. Jordan’s past experiences working with children, adolescents, and college students in athletics and school settings has given him a unique perspective and spirited approach to counseling individuals, couples, families, and groups. Jordan not only implements play and recreational interventions with his child and adolescent clients, but he also injects non-traditional, interactive therapeutic activities into sessions with his adult clients and couples as well. Jordan favors a non-directive approach that addresses spiritual and religious components to each client’s personal and unique journey with God. Upon request, however, Jordan willingly explores with clients more enriching ways of fully experiencing God and His calling in their lives. |