Meet the Staff

Maggie Stutts, LPC-S

Maggie Stutts

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, 海角乱伦社区, 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 

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

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:
Thrifting
Local Coffee
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 
SCS clinicians adhere to professional standards and guidelines that ensure the well-being, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients. We are committed to providing competent, respectful, and nonjudgemental care. Our practice promotes trust, integrity, and professionalism, while ultimately protecting our clients as they receive services in a safe and positive therapeutic environment. 

Appointments can be made by telephone at 256-765-5215 or in person at the office (726 North Pine St - 1st Floor of Rice Hall) during regular business hours. We cannot make an appointment via email or on behalf of another person. We must speak directly to the student. 

NOTE: Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance. You may be charged for an appointment not kept or canceled within the appropriate time frame.