Rebecca K. Smith, MA, LPC, CPCS
Education:
- Master of Arts- Mental Health Counseling, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1999
- Bachelor of Science- Business Marketing, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1996
Credentials:
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia, 2012-present
- Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, 2015-present
- National Certified Counselor, 1999-present
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Illinois, 2002-2013
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Illinois, 1999-2002
Experience:
- Associate Director, Counseling Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 2017-Present
- Assistant Director, Counseling Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 2014-2017
- Counselor, Counseling Center, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, 2012-2014
- Counselor, Counseling Center, Aurora University, Aurora, IL, 2010-2012
- Counselor, Private Practice, Agape Counseling, Peoria, IL, 2005-2010
- Clinician, Kiefer School, Children’s Home Assoc., Peoria, IL, 2003-2006
- Family Therapist, Children’s Home Assoc., Peoria, IL 1999-2003
- Domestic Violence Group Facilitator, Center for Prevention of Abuse, Peoria, IL, 1999-2006
- Intern, Counseling Center, Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1998-1999
Professional Interests:
- Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Multicultural and Diversity Issues
- Relationship Issues and Dating Violence
- LGBT Questions and Concerns
- Trauma (PTSD)
- Depression
- Addiction Issues
- Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns
- Stress and Academic Concerns
Current Activities:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Supervision of Professional Staff and Practicum Students
Professional Membership and Activities:
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
- Georgia College Counseling Association (GCCA)
- Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA)
Personal Hobbies:
- Reading
- Traveling
- Hiking or Walking
- Spending time with family and friends
Email at: rebecsmith@valdosta.edu
Because e-mail is not a secure medium, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. Students are asked to use discretion when sending sensitive information. Counseling Center staff does not maintain 24-hour access to e-mail accounts therefore we cannot guarantee that e-mail messages will be read regularly or within a given period of time. In case of emergency contact University Police (229) 259-5555.
- 229.333.5940
- 229.253.4113
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Campus Address
Student Health Center, 2nd Floor 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 31698 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm