April Glenn

April is a program manager and counselor for the Community Drug and Alcohol Council’s (CDAC) Beta II Program at a local alternative school. Along with her work, she is now enrolled in a doctoral program.

“Attending UWF's Master's program in Counseling Psychology proved to be a very positive experience for me due to friendly and readily available faculty/staff, challenging coursework, and valuable research/practical opportunities. As I approached graduation, I felt well prepared to pursue a counseling career armed with a firm foundation in counseling principles and several resume boosting practical experiences."

Candace Harrison

Candy is a school-based LMHC with Lakeview, working primarily with high school students who have mental health diagnoses. She says that in her work with adolescents she utilizes a strange mix of  solution-focused therapies, Aaron Beck, Rogers, and Dr. Phil.

Joe Salter

Joe is a school-based counselor in the Pensacola area, having obtained his job just prior to his graduation in 2007.

Don Harrison

Don completed the program in December, 2006.  He is currently working at Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center and is pursuing Florida state licensure as a mental health counselor. He states that while at UWF, he worked on additional clinical and research projects that he learned from and enjoyed.

Joanna Riddle

Joanna is employed with Lutheran Services Florida in Ft. Walton Beach as a residential counselor for one of their shelters. She is working towards licensure as a mental health counselor.

Shannon Nicole Arsenault

Shannon worked as a counselor with Children's Home Society in Pensacola, the Counseling Center at the University of West Florida, and is now in private practice. www.beforebeyondnow.com

Melissa Rounds

Melissa works at Project HELP, in Naples, FL. She is counseling victims of sexual assault, in addition to people who have sudddenly lost a loved one, either to accidents or crime.  She indicates that “it will be tough, but very rewarding. I am very excited about it. As an extra bonus, one of the Project HELP fundraising events includes a chocolate extravaganza!”

Susan Herschen

Susan now resides in the San Diego area and is pursuing licensure in California as a marriage and family therapist.

Carol Hicks

Carol Hicks is in private practice in Pensacola, and specializes in couple and family counseling, as well as hypnosis. She can be reached via her website at www.answerwithin.com

Craig Woolard

Craig Woolard supervises multiple programs and therapists at Lakeview.

Sharon Deloatche

Sharon is an outpatient therapist in Milton, and works for Lakeview.

Donna Rigby

Donna Rigby has been in private practice in Pensacola since her graduation.

Jim Trent

Jim Trent has worked extensively with juvenile diversion programs, and is now a private practioner in Pensacola.

Leticia Freeland Grove

Leticia Freeland Grove is pursuing licensure in Florida, as well as conducting research on compulsive shopping. she currently works in a local high school as a counselor for CDAC.