LAWRENCIA Q. JENKINS
EDUCATION
University of Louisiana Monroe
Doctor of Philosophy, Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree Date: May 15, 2024
GPA: 4.0
Dissertation: Let the Circle be Broken: Examining the Relationship Between Post Traumatic Slave
Syndrome, Trauma Symptoms of Discrimination & African Americans' Attitude & Intentions Toward
Seeking Professional Help: A Correlational Analysis
University of Louisiana Monroe
Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy
Degree Date: May 13, 2017
GPA 3.9
University of Louisiana Monroe
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Degree Date: May 9, 2015
GPA 3.45
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Licensed Professional Counselor – Louisiana • #7086 ; Virginia • #0701015329
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Louisiana • MFT1528
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist – Anticipated Completion Date: April
2026
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate – Anticipated Completion Date: April 2026
Kairos Pacific University: Tustin, CA – 2025-Present
Abilene Christian University: Abilene, TX
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM)
Barbados Community College – St. Michael, Barbados
Pfeiffer University at Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
Las Vegas (UNLV)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIPS
Lion’s Voice Counseling and Consulting LLC – Opening January 2026
Owner, CEO, and Clinical Director
Finding Solace Counseling LLC (Private Practice) – August 2020 – Present
Clinician
The Center for Children and Families – May 2022 – April 2024
Crisis and Assessment Team Member – Contract Therapist
The Center for Children and Families – June 2017 – August 2020
- MFTC Department – August 2019 – May 2020
Marriage and Family Therapy Program – Research Assistant
University of Louisiana at Monroe- MFTC Department – August 2018 – August 2019
Marriage and Family Therapy Program – Graduate Teaching Assistant o
University of Louisiana at Monroe- MFTC Department – August 2017 – July 2018
Creative Systemic Studies Online Doctoral Program - Admissions Coordinator GA o
ULM Trio Program – Student Support Services (SSS) – February 2017 – May 2017
ULM Trio Program – Educational Talent Search – January 2017 – February 2017
The Wellspring: Counseling and Family Development Center – April 2016-May 2017
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Jenkins, L. (2021, February). Talking to Teens about Dealing with the Ups and Downs of Love.
Bayou Life Magazine, February 2021 Edition, 104-105.
Tadros, E., Schleiden, C., Jenkins, L., & Aguirre, N. (2021, January). Advocating for marriage and
family therapists in incarcerated settings. ACJS Today, 47(1), 22-25.
Tadros, E., Schleidan, C., Jenkins, L., & Aguirre, N. (2020, January) The Experiences of Marriage
and Family Therapists Working in Incarcerated Settings, The American Journal of Family Therapy,
DOI:10.1080/01926187.2020.1834469.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
International and National Presentations
Jenkins, L., Tadros, E., Owens, H. (2026, May). Beyond the Degree: Preparing for Leadership in the
MFT Workforce. Panel presentation to be presented at the AAMFT FAHS MFP Doctoral Training
Institute. Washington, DC.
Jenkins, L. (2025, September). Working Collaboratively in Mental Health: Building Bridges Across
Disciplines and Identities. Education session recorded for the AAMFT Foundation for the
Advancement of Human Systems (FAHS) – Practitioner Career Readiness Series. Virtual.
Jenkins, L. (2021, June). Covid Grief and Systemic Loss. Oral Education session held at the
Griefology 101 Virtual International Conference. Hosted in Barbados.
Jenkins, L. (2021, February). Relationship and Self-Care: Authenticity in your Relationship. Oral
Education session held at the Self-Care of The CEO: Re-Engineering You for Success Virtual
International Conference. Hosted in Barbados.
Jenkins, L., & Whitley, J. (2020, January). Playing it Safe: Exploring Issues of Diversity Through the
Lens of Minority MFTs. Education session held at the International Association for Marriage and
Family Counselors World Conference 2020. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jenkins, L., & Savage, B. (2019, February). Three Strikes, Am I Out? Exploring Intersectionality
Within the World of African American Women in the Mental Health Profession. Roundtable session
held at the International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors World Conference 2019.
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jenkins, L., Savage, B., Whitley, J. (2018, January). Making the Connection: Working with Mandated
Juvenile Clients and their Families. Poster presentation presented at the International Association
for Marriage and Family Counselors World Conference 2018. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Prud’homme, M., Jenkins, L., Whitley, J., & Gilstrap, D. (2017, January). A Family Matter: MFTs
perceptions of working with potential first-generation students. Poster presentation presented at the
International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors World Conference 2017. New Orleans,
Louisiana.
State/Regional Presentations
Jenkins, L. (2026, March). Rest & Pivot: The Power of Stillness for High-Achieving Women. CEU
presented at the 5 th Annual Women in Wellness Summit. Union, NJ.
Jenkins, L. (2025, July). Clinician’s Compass: Navigating Diagnosis in the Context of Intimate
Partner Violence. CEU Training presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Jenkins, L. (2025, June). Intersectionality & Diagnosis: Unpacking Identity in Clinical Practice. CEU
Training presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Jenkins, L. & Jardine, R. (2025, May). Justice-Centered Practice: Reimagining the Role of the Family
Therapist. Lecture Presentation presented to MAFT 6008 students at University of Louisiana Monroe.
Jenkins, L. (2025, April). Healing Trauma Through Drumming with Telehealth Clients. CEU Training
presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Jenkins, L. (2025, April). Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health Stigma and Accessibility
Through a Social Justice Lens. Oral presentation presented at the National Association of Social
Workers – Louisiana Chapter Lobby Day 2025. Virtual.
Jenkins, L., & Chase-Mayers, J. (2025, April). Trauma-Informed Telehealth: Best Practices &
Activities for Working with Survivors of Abuse. Oral presentation presented at the Louisiana
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference 2025. Virtual.
Jenkins, L. (2025, February). Ethical Boundaries with Vulnerable Populations. CEU Training
presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Jenkins, L. (2024, September). Picture This: Exploring Cultural Awareness in a Clinical Setting. CEU
Training presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Jenkins, L. (2024, March). More to the Story: Incorporating Narrative Therapy with Inner Child
Work. CEU Training presented at Finding Solace, LLC - West Monroe, LA.
Sutton, J., Jenkins, L., Hale, D., Wilson, K., Menefee, L. (2021, February). Ethical Concerns in the
Transition to the Online World of Therapy. Panel presentation presented at the Louisiana Association
for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference 2021. Virtual.
Jenkins, L., Thomas, T.D. (2020, February). Therapy for The Therapist: Creating a Therapeutic
Toolbox for Your Self-Care Needs. Oral presentation presented at the Louisiana Association for
Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference 2020. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jenkins, L. (2018, November). Awareness Check: Diversity and Cultural Competency. CEU Training
presented at The Center for Children and Families – Monroe, LA
Wilson, K. M., Jenkins, L., Barthel-Hays, A., Newman, A. (2018, February). The Family Within. Oral
presentation presented at the Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual
Conference 2018. Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jenkins, L. (2017, March) It Starts with Me: How to Effectively Deal with Lack of Motivation.
Workshop presentation presented at ULM’s TRIO-Student Support Service Office – Monroe, LA
Wilson, K. M., May, S., Jenkins, L., McMillian, B., Prud’homme, M. (2017, March) Sexual Health and
Intimacy - Therapeutic perspectives of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Oral presentation
presented at the Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference 2017.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jenkins, L., Whitley, J., Scaria, S. (2016, September) Enhance. Improve. Inspire: Celebrating Self
Improvement.” Workshop presented at the Anna Meyer Library – Monroe, LA
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
United Health Foundation
o 2023 United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Recipient
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
o 2020 AAMFT Foundation Minority Stipend Recipient
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Minority Fellow o
2018 – 2019 AAMFT FAHS Minority Fellowship Recipient –Doctoral Fellow
o 2019 – 2020 AAMFT FAHS Minority Fellowship Recipient – Dissertation Completion Fellow
Fellowships were sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA)
2018 International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors Emerging Leader o
Awarded as one of the Doctoral level IAMFC Emerging Leaders for 2018
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Advisory Committee Member - American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
(AAMFT), FAHS Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), 2026 -
o Provide programmatic and professional guidance to aid in the growth and development of
the AAMFT Minority Fellowship Program
FAHS MFP Mentor – AAMFT, 2025-2026
o Provide academic, professional and career development guidance to AAMFT MFP Fellows.
Ad-hoc member/Initial Reviewer - AAMFT, FAHS MFP National Service Committee (NSC),
2025
o Conduct reviews of assigned student fellowship applications for MFP-Y and MFPDF/DCF
programs
President – Delta Kappa, Alpha Chapter (2018- 2020)
o Responsible for supervising all administrative duties and carrying out business of the
Alpha Chapter of Delta Kappa
Program Vice President – Delta Kappa, Alpha Chapter (2017- 2018)
o Responsible for program development (i.e. recruiting scholars to give the scholarly
address at meetings, symposium, seminars and workshops organized and sponsored by
Delta Kappa)
o Responsible for advertising, promoting, and organizing the programs offered by Delta
Kappa
o Arrange and supervise the logistics for holding events
TRAININGS
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training (TF-CBT) Training – 2023 o Virtual
Training via The Center for Evidence to Practice – Certificate Received: In Progress ● Trust-Based
Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training – 2020
o Virtual Zoom Training – Certificate Received: May 14, 2020
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training – 2018 o
40 Hours of Training Received – Certificate Received: December 17, 2018
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Training - June 2017
o 5-Day Orientation Training held in Charlotte, NC
o 31 Hours of CEUs
Sexual Assault Education Training - 2016
o 40 Hours
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – Pre-Clinical Fellow ●
Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Delta Kappa International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND MEDIA
Autumn Awakening 2025: A Women’s Wellness Experience – November 2025
Featured Speaker – Quiet Strength: Healing through Stillness
Diamonds in Destiny: Women’s Empowerment Event – October
2025 • Featured Speaker – Resilience, Purpose and Triumph
Aurdra Randle Presents: Single Moms Brunch – April 2025
Featured Speaker – Bloom Anyway: Rediscovering Purpose, Peace, and Partnership
ULM’S Annual Women’s Symposium: Monroe – March 2025
Featured Panelist – Women in Mental Health & Therapy
The Maxine Firm Presents: The Well Woman: Monroe – October
2024 • Featured Panelist – Mental Health
Southern Charm Lounge Presents: Health and Wellness Networking Event– July
2024 • Featured Panelist – The Utilization of Mental Health Services within Our Community
Live Better Podcast by Centric FCU – November 2023
Featured Speaker – Episode 324 Navigating Work-Life Balance
Live Better Podcast by Centric FCU – August 2023
Featured Speaker – Episode 320 Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Time and Building Healthy
Relationships with Technology
Sunny 98.3 Morning Radio Show – December 27, 2021
Featured Speaker – Creating a Vision for the New Year
Sunny 98.3 Morning Radio Show – December 21, 2021
Featured Speaker – Managing Holiday Stress
Sunny 98.3 Morning Radio Show – August 12, 2021
Featured Speaker – Back to School Preparation
PureSpark Presents: Wellness for Entrepreneurs– February 25,
2021 • Featured Speaker – Managing Stress as an Entrepreneur
East Ouachita Middle School Faculty and Staff (Monroe, LA) – February 16,
2021 • Featured Speaker – Recognizing COVID Fatigue and Trauma within Children
Sunny 98.3 Morning Radio Show – February 1, 2021
Featured Speaker – Teens, Relationships and Effective Communication Styles
Beauty Kouture LLC: Manifest and Mimosas Vision Board Brunch – January 10,
2021 • Featured Speaker – The Importance of Self-Care
Peer Support Powered by: PureSpark – December 23, 2020
Featured Speaker – Attachment Styles with Lawrencia
Peer Support Powered by: PureSpark – June 24, 2020
Featured Speaker - Self-Care and The Fear of Loss
Love Unscripted Podcast – August 17, 2020
Featured Speaker – Episode 58: What’s Brought to the Table
