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With Spring 2027 registration fast approaching, now is the perfect time to discuss your future in the MAPC program!

Whether you are a returning or new student, our team is here to support your academic path and help you align your courses with your career goals!

Reach out to mapc@dbu.edu for any questions. taken in Dallas Baptist University by @dbumapc

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Meet full-time faculty member Dr. Jenna Mountain: Dr. Mountain is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas, a Telehealth Licensed Mental Health Counselor (TLHL LMHC) in Florida, and a Registered Teletherapy Licensed Professional Counselor (TEL) in Louisianna. She is a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and approved consultant through the American Board of Christian Sex Therapist (ABCST), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified and Approved Consultant through the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), Basic and Advanced Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) through the Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery, and a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist Candidate (CSAT Candidate) through International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP).

Dr. Mountain earned her B.A. in Psychology from Texas Tech University, her M.A. in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She is passionate about teaching in the area's human sexuality and sex therapy, trauma, systems theory, practicum, and internship. She enjoys creating a dynamic, instructional experience and modeling professional and theological humility for students in order to educate, equip, and empower the next generation of professionals and providers.

Dr. Mountain is in private practice and works in the areas of sexual dysfunction, relationships, trauma recovery, sexual compulsivity, betrayal recovery, and elite athletes and performers. She lives in the greater Dallas-Fort-Worth area with her husband and children. She loves serving the local church and community in the unique ways that God has equipped her to serve and help others flourish. She is thrilled to serve alongside her colleagues at DBU as they encourage the next generation of counselors.

Here at DBU, Dr. Mountain serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling. taken in Dallas Baptist University by @dbumapc

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Meet another one of our full-time faculty members, Dr. Stephanie Smith! Dr. Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor passionate about supporting mental and emotional well-being of adults of all ages and backgrounds. She earned her Ph.D. from Texas Tech University with a dissertation titled More than Grief: Treating the Psychosocial Distress of Infertility.

Dr. Smith began her career working with adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, then worked as an On-Site Counselor for employees at University Medical Center in Lubbock during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, she continues her work as a private-practice therapist in Fort Worth, where primary clinical focus includes perinatal and postpartum issues, including infertility and pregnancy loss as well as adults with ADHD.

Here in the MAPC program, Dr. Smith serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling, Advanced Certificate in Professional Counseling Coordinator, and NCE Liaison. taken in Dallas Baptist University by @dbumapc

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Meet one of our full-time faculty members, Dr. Desiree’ L. Stephens! Dr. Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado, a Telehealth Licensed Mental Health Counselor (TLHL LMHC) in Florida, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist (Certified-CCPT). She serves as Assistant Professor in the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program at Dallas Baptist University.

Dr. Stephens earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and M.S. in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She loves teaching courses such as Play Therapy, Introduction to Counseling, Counseling Culturally Diverse Populations, Internship, and Practicum. With a heart for experiential learning, she creates hands-on, relational learning environments that help students grow in self-awareness, cultural humility, and clinical skill.

Dr. Stephens is the founder and clinical director of The Desired Journey, a private group practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their paths to healing and growth. She co-founded the practice with her father and now carries on that legacy in his honor. Grounded in family, she draws strength and purpose from both her personal and professional life. Feeling a deep calling to serve at DBU, she is honored to walk alongside students as they grow into Christ-centered, compassionate counselors.

Here in the MAPC program, Dr. Stephens serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling, Practicum/Internship Coordinator, THRIVE Initiative Coordinator, and MAPC Bridge Program Liaison. taken in Dallas Baptist University by @dbumapc

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A day in the life of Miss Texas! Sadie Schiermeyer is a DBU graduate student getting her Masters in Professional Counseling! A proud Frisco native, Sadie brings passion, poise, and a servant-hearted mindset to her role. Sadie's platform, Healthier Texas: How Are You, Really?, focuses on encouraging and educating Texans about physical and mental wellness. "With our state ranking near the bottom in overall wellness, I'm passionate about empowering Texans through education, open conversations, and accessible resources," Sadie shared. She is deeply committed to emotional and spiritual wellness and plans to carry these values throughout her year of service and beyond. by @dbumapc

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Welcome to the official DBU Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Instagram! Here, you’ll find encouragement, program updates, student stories, faculty insights, mental‑health resources, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at life in the MAPC program at Dallas Baptist University. Wherever God leads, the MAPC equips you both biblically and clinically to serve the hurting with compassion and purpose. We’re glad you’re here and excited to journey with you. taken in Dallas Baptist University by @dbumapc

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