Meet the Staff

Maggie Stutts, LPC-S

Maggie Stutts

Interim Director


Education:
2022 -- Licensed LPC-S
2016 -- Licensed LPC

2013 -- MA Community Counseling, UNA, Florence, AL
2010 -- BS Psychology, Minor Sociology, UNA, Florence, AL

Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, AL SC03285
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AL #3506

Work History:
2016-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2014-2016 -- Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Florence, AL
2013-2014 -- Bradford Health Services, Madison, AL
2012-2013 -- Safeplace Inc., Florence, AL
2011-2012 -- UNA Disability Support Services, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety/Depression
Substance Abuse (12 step model)
Healthy Relationships
Self Esteem
Eating Disorders
Disabilities (physical, emotional, medical)

Hobbies/Interests:
Shopping at Target
Spending time with friends and family
Writing/research
Attending concerts and sporting events
Traveling

Holly Sherrod, LICSW-S, PIP
Holly Sherrod
Senior Mental Health Counselor

 

Education:
2014 -- Master’s in Social Work (MSW), Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
2011 -- Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), minor in Political Science, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL

Licensure:
LICSW-S, PIP -- Alabama #1569-4363C-S
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) 
Supervisor Certification (S) 
Private Independent Practice Certification (PIP) 

Work History:
2024-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2021-present -- North Alabama Shoals Hospital, Mental Health Crisis Unit, Muscle Shoals, AL
2020-present -- UNA Adjunct Social Work Instructor, Florence AL
2016-2021 -- Safeplace Inc., Florence, AL
2014-2015 -- Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Crisis Intervention
Perceptual Disturbances
Trauma
Healthy Relationships
Anxiety, Depression, and Mood
Self-esteem
Adjustment
Grief and Loss
Substance Use

Hobbies/Interests:
Going to concerts
Advocacy
Yoga
Reading
Baking
Spending time with family, friends, and her dog (Sam)

Laci Lake, LPC
Laci Lake
Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 

Education:
2021 -- Licensed LPC

2019 -- MA Clinical Mental Health, UNA, Florence, AL
2016 -- BS Psychology, Minor Family Studies, UNA, Florence, AL 
2012 -- Arab High School, Arab, AL

Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AL #4653

Work History:
2021-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2020-2021 -- Muscle Shoals City Schools, Muscle Shoals, AL
2019-2020 -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL 
2016-2019 -- Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety, Stress, & Mood
Emotion Dysregulation
Healthy Relationships and Social Skills
Perceptual Disturbances 
Personality Characteristics 
Crisis Intervention
Student-athletes

Hobbies/Interests:
Trifting
Indoor cycling

Cheering at football games
Growing all types of plants
Hanging out with her family and Australian Shepherds (Lemon & Rutley)

Zeynep Harkness, ALC
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Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 

Education:
2023 -- MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, UNA, Florence, AL
2014 -- MA English, UNA, Florence, AL 
2006 -- MA Radio, Television, and Cinema
2002 -- BA Mass Media and Communication, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkiye

Licensure:
Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), AL #04566
-- under the supervision of Maggie Stutts, LPC-S
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Work History:
2023-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2009-2023 -- Office of International Affairs, UNA, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety & Stress Management
Adjustment
Managing Change & Transition
Depression
Grief & Loss
Building Self-concept
Life Skills

Hobbies/Interests:
Travel
Exercise
Being outdoors (hiking, kayaking, or biking)
Reading
Spending time with family

Meagan Thompson

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Administrative Assistant


Education:
2016 -- Office Administration, NWSCC, Florence, AL

Work History:
2019-2021 -- Secretary/Bookkeeper, Florence City Schools

Hobbies/Interests:
Family time
Reading
Crafting
Drawing & painting