Episode 78: Jill Carlton, MS, LCMHC, LPC-SC, NCC

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Episode 78: Jill Carlton, MS, LCMHC, LPC-SC, NCC Jill Carlton of Greensboro, NC, isn’t bashful about expressing her love for people and the black culture. &nbsp;Originally from the foothills of North Carolina, Jill is the youngest of six siblings. &nbsp;She is an alumnus of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities, North Carolina A&amp;T State University in Greensboro and Livingstone College, which is located in Salisbury, NC. &nbsp;At Livingstone College, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and at NC A&amp;T, she received her Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Resource Agency Counseling. &nbsp;Her additional leadership experience involves Church Leadership and international missionary work. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Jill is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)- NC and Licensed Professional Counselor-SC and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). &nbsp;She received a Reducing Racial Disparities in Healthcare Certificate from Harvard University Online. &nbsp;Utilizing her education and experiences, Jill founded Jill Carlton Counseling Services, a privately owned and operated counseling [practice that focuses on assisting her clients build their inner strengths, through spiritual counseling, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy utilizing a holistic approach. &nbsp;She works on two counseling platforms: Headway and Sondermind. &nbsp;These platforms allow Jill to serve clients throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. More than anything else, Jill shares that God has impacted her career as a therapist. &nbsp;“While at Livingstone College, I started out as a Biology major, but Chemistry told me “no”. &nbsp;I knew I wanted to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the very least. &nbsp;The holy spirit directed me to speak with Dr. Robert MacKinnon in the Psychology department, who was my mentor and advisor. &nbsp;He told me I could start right into the Psychology major based on my academic accomplishments. &nbsp;He told me to work and go to school so that after I finish school, I would be in a good position to succeed,” she says. &nbsp;After Livingstone, Jill would set her sights on obtaining her master’s degree. &nbsp;She attended NC A&amp;T and was even able to land a paid internship while in school. &nbsp;The advice she received from her mentor continued to pay dividends in her life. Life has come with a few ups and downs for Jill. &nbsp;To be honest, those challenges have helped to make her who she is. &nbsp;“I have been emotionally and physically abused, as well as sexually abused. &nbsp;I was part of a marriage that didn’t work. &nbsp;What I had to realize was that I had to love myself first. &nbsp;Having a foundation in a church home at Love and Faith Christian Fellowship helped me in more ways than I ever could have imagined. &nbsp;I felt right at home there. &nbsp;I became involved in the church, which allowed me to be more than a member. &nbsp;I am in leadership and serve as a Deaconess. I am also one of the leaders for our greeters, and I sing in the Mass Choir. &nbsp;Additionally, I have worked in the prison ministry, the hug and hot soup ministry, and the Healing and Restoration ministry. &nbsp; &nbsp;Being a part of Love and Faith has blessed me. &nbsp;Pastor John Goins and Bishop Michael Thomas are doing a great job of leading God’s people. &nbsp;Knowing that people accept me for who I am and still love me regardless,” Jill shares. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Looking ahead, Jill is working on obtaining additional licenses and certifications. &nbsp;She has also set her sights on working outside of North Carolina and South Carolina. &nbsp;More than anything, Jill is excited about continuing the work that God has called her to do. &nbsp;“I want to continue to work to break down the stigmas about therapy and mental health in the black and brown communities. &nbsp;I am called to be the salt and light of the world. &nbsp;Being a therapist and aligning my work from a spiritual perspective is why I am here,” Jill says. &nbsp; &nbsp; Jill Carlton, MS, LCMHC, LPC-SC, NCC www.jillcarltonlcmhc.com &nbsp; To learn more about Huami Magazine, please visit our website: www.huamimagazine.com Facebook:&nbsp; Huami_Magazine Instagram: Huami_Magazine thisiswhoiam's podcast http://thisiswhoiam.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37169290/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/37169290