Nancy R. Plunk, LPC/MHSP

Objective
Nancy earned her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University/Washington D.C. in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from The University of Memphis in 1996. She has been providing counseling services since 1996. Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation. Nancy has extensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR. Her EMDR training includes EMDR I & II, Grief and Moral Injury, and DeTur Model for Addictions. Nancy has been a private practice counselor in Jackson, TN since 2012. She also has 12 years’ experience working with troubled youth in a residential treatment setting, 4 years’ experience working as an adjunct professor for The University of Phoenix and 3 years’ experience working as a crisis counselor. Nancy uses an eclectic approach to counseling, pulling from multiple counseling theories to meet the client where they are in life. She feels her purpose in life is to help others and her passion is to do so. Nancy specializes in treating Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorder and especially trauma related issues. She treats children ages 10 and above, adolescents and adults. At times, Nancy utilizes Animal Assisted Therapy in her practice to add a source of comfort to clients who express a desire for such assistance. “Birdie” has been assisting Nancy in her private practice since 2014.

Education / Certifications / Specialized Training
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mental Health Service Provider
MA Forensic Counseling – Argosy University, Washington D.C. -2006
BA Social Work – University of Memphis – 1996
Adjunct Professor in Psychology for The University of Phoenix 2006-2010
EMDR I and II
EMDR for Grief and Moral Injury
EMDR DeTur Model for Addictions
EMDR Flash Technique
Animal Assisted Therapy
Certification in Mindfulness
Board approved LPC/MHSP Supervisor