Counseling Services Staff

Meet the Team

Counseling Services Staff

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Stephen Wilson, Psy.D., L.P.C.

Stephen Wilson, Psy.D., L.P.C.

Director of Counseling Services
478-445-5331
Biography

Steve is a Licensed Professional Counselor who joined the staff of Georgia College Counseling Services in 2007. He earned a Masters of Science degree from Augusta University, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Steve works with students experiencing a range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety and stress.  Contact Steve at 478-445-5331 or steve.wilson@gcsu.edu. Because communication by email includes a risk to privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails.  

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Jenny Brooks

Jenny Brooks, L.P.C. , N.C.C.

Counselor
478-445-5331
Biography

Jenny is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor.  She earned her Masters degree in Community Counseling from the University of Georgia, and her Bachelors in Family and Community Services from Berry College.  She has a sincere and genuine approach to working with others and enjoys helping individuals identify their unique strengths.  Using a strengths-based approach, she teaches strategies to maximize one’s gifts and abilities to overcome adversity and achieve goals.  Jenny is a native of Milledgeville and is happy to have returned to her home community.  She can be contacted at 478-445-5331 or jenny.brooks1@gcsu.edu.  To protect your privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails. 

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Jeff Duffey, M.D.

Jeff Duffey, M.D.

Psychiatrist
478-445-5331
Biography

Dr. Duffey works at Georgia College Counseling Services as a part-time consultant. His medical de  gree is from the Medical College of Georgia and he is board certified in psychiatry. Students can see Dr. Duffey at Georgia College Counseling Services only by referral from one of the regular therapists on staff. Due to time limitations, he cannot see students on an ongoing basis, but will assess their functioning and if indicated, provide an initial prescription for medication. He also offers educational discussions (on a time-available basis) for students who have questions about psychotropic medications that other providers have prescribed. Contact Dr. Duffey at 478-445-5331 or jeff.duffey@gcsu.edu.  Dr. Duffey's email address may not be active for portions of the summer semester, so if you do not receive a reply, please call 478 445 5331.  Because communication by email includes a risk to privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails.  

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Jamie Gray

Jamie Gray, LMFT

Coordinator of Clinical Services
478-445-5331
Biography

Jamie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Masters In Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and has a psychology degree from Georgia College and State University. She works with both couples and individuals. Jamie is also an EMDRIA approved provider of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.

She can be contacted at 478-445-5331 or jamie.gray@gcsu.edu.  To protect your privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails.

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Pamela Jones

Pamela Jones, MA, LPC

Counselor
478-445-5331
Biography

Pamela is a Licensed Professional Counselor.  She received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University and her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from The College of Wooster.  Her approach is client centered with an emphasis on creating a caring, non-judgmental, collaborative therapeutic environment.  Pamela works with clients on issues such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, family issues, spirituality, and life transitions.  In the midst of life’s storms, she provides a calm presence helping individuals develop coping strategies, build resilience, identify personal strengths, and access resources.

Contact Pamela at 478-445-5331 or pamela.jones@gcsu.edu.  To protect your privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails.

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Evelyn Palm

Client Intervention Specialist
478-445-5331
Biography

As office manager, Evelyn handles the administrative operations of the department, including scheduling students for counseling and psychiatric services.   Originally from Connecticut, Evelyn has an Associate of Science degree in Sociology from Georgia Military College.  To contact Evelyn, call 478-445-5331 or email her at evelyn.palm@gcsu.edu.  Because communication by email includes a risk to privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails.  

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Susan Spencer, M.Ed., L.P.C.

Susan Spencer, M.Ed., L.P.C.

Counselor (part time)
478-445-5331
Biography

Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, who has been with Georgia College Counseling Services since 1994. Her masters degree, from the University of Georgia, is in Student Personnel in Higher Education with an emphasis in counseling. She's also a proud Auburn alumna, having studied journalism there. She has particular interest in helping students with existential and spirituality issues, but is a generalist therapist, working with students on a wide array of issues. Contact Susan at 478-445-5331 or susan.spencer@gcsu.edu. To protect your privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails. 

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Andrea Wolverton, M.Div, LPC.

Andrea Wolverton, M.Div, LPC.

Counselor
478-445-5331
Biography

Andrea is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Master's Degree Divinity with a concentration in Psychology and Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Relations from Samford University. She enjoys working with students from all walks of life, and uses a strengths-based, solution-focused approach. Her areas of special interest and experience include helping people who have struggled to overcome childhood abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment; helping students with issues surrounding adoption; and helping students strengthen their self-esteem, communication skills, relationship skills, and anger/frustration management skills.  She can be contacted at 478-445-5331 or andrea.wolverton@gcsu.edu.  To protect your privacy, please refrain from including sensitive information in emails. 

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Karon Ferguson, LPC, MAC

Karon Ferguson, LPC, MAC

Counselor (part time consultant)
478-445-5331
Biography

Karon is a part-time counselor with Georgia College. She earned a Masters Degree in Community Counseling from Mercer University. Karon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)  and a  Master Addictions Counselor (MAC). Having a professionally trained and licensed therapist to talk with in order to sort out problems is an important step in getting help. Karon's approach is that no problem is too small if it causes you anxiety or stress. She uses professional tools and therapeutic techniques that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Contact Karon at 478-445-5331 or karon.ferguson@gcsu.edu.   Karen will not receive emails sent during the summer semesters.  If she does not respond to you, please call 478 445 5331 for assistance.