Groupwork in Counseling

Lynn Bohecker, PhD, LMFT, earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an M.S. in Marriage Couple Child and Family Counseling from California State University Sacramento, and a PhD degree in Counselor Education from Idaho State University. She is a full professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University and the Senior Editor of the Journal of Faith Integration in Counseling. Dr. Bohecker is also the Chief Executive Officer of The Counseling Center at Tree City, which is a professional counseling center located in a church. Dr. Bohecker has presented at state, regional, national, and international levels. She has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed counseling journals, textbook chapters, and books.

TeShaunda Hannor-Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in the state of Georgia, associate professor, researcher, former school counselor and director of guidance and counseling for 15 years, and author of How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD along with several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She was named American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) “Top Ten School Counselors in America.” She enjoys working with couples in marriage and family counseling, traveling around the world, and leading research teams with a special interest in research in African and Asian countries. She regularly presents at local, national, and international conferences on topics related to Christianity, counseling, trauma, poverty, colorism, digital addictions, the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), ADHD, and more. She is blissfully married to Jacque and the proud mother of one adult daughter, Justice. Learn more here: www.drhannorwalker.com

Lacy Ricks, Ph.D. is a Core Faculty member in School Counseling at Liberty University. She earned her Ph.D. from Auburn University, M.Ed. from Georgia Southern University, Ed.S. from Valdosta State University, and B.S. from Georgia Southern University. A licensed school counselor and National Certified Counselor, Dr. Ricks has experience as a middle and high school counselor, career and college coach, and counselor educator. Her research and professional interests include poverty, diversity, advocacy, Narrative Therapy, cross-cultural counseling, disabilities, and digital addiction, with publications and presentations at state, national, and international levels.

Sarah Kitchens, Ph.D. is a Professor and Core Faculty member in School Counseling at Liberty University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University, M.S. in Counseling and Psychology–School Counseling from Troy University, and B.S. in General Studies with Elementary Licensure from Liberty University. A Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and certified K–12 school counselor, Dr. Kitchens has experience as a professional school counselor in both public and private school settings and as a private practice counselor serving individuals, families, and couples. Her professional interests include school counseling, counseling supervision, creative counseling approaches, and counselor education, with numerous publications and presentations at state, regional, and national levels.