Academics

Jennifer Burgess


Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling; Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling
Department:
Jennifer Burgess 214.818.1372

Education

2002  PsyD. (Clinical Psychology) University of Denver, GSPP
1996  M.S. (Psychology) University of Louisiana
1994  B.A. (Psychology) Louisiana Tech University

Speaking and National Presentations

  • 2025 “Systems Approach to adolescent therapy: The importance of Parental involvement” Presentation to CAPS National Conference

  • 2024 “Ethics is NOT a spectator sport” Presentation to CAPS National Conference

  • 2022 Substance Abuse Prevention Presentation to High School Students at Bethesda Christian School

  • 2022 “Healing Generational Pain” Presentation at CAPS National Conference
  • 2021 “Speaking the Client’s Language” Presentation at CAPS National Conference
  • 2019 “Avoiding Professional Burnout” Presentation to CAPA/Psi Chi students at Criswell College, Dallas, TX
  • 2018 “Who’s the Client? Ethical and Legal Consideration in Working with Minors” Presented to CAPS DFW Chapter

  • 2012 Substance Abuse Prevention Consultation with Southwest Christian School

  • 2008 Mental Health and Wellness Consultation with Burleson ISD, Burleson, TX

  • 2007 “Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire” Presentation to Ft Worth ISD Intervention Specialists and Excel Center Fort Worth, Tx
  • 2007 “How to Make the Most in the Pressure Cooker” Presentation for Ryan Family YMCA, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2007 “ABCs of Eating Disorders” Presentation for the Northern Metro Counseling Association, Denton, TX
  • 2006 “ABCs of Eating Disorder” Presentation at the Texas Parent Teacher Organization Conference, Austin, TX
  • 2005 “Professional Burnout: What Can You Do?” Presentation
    for the North Central Counseling Association, Fort Worth, TX
  • 2006 Guest Judge Representative for FWAPA award, Regional Science Fair, UNT Denton, TX
  • 2003 “Conflict in the Workplace” EAP presentation for city employees in Midland, TX
  • 2002 “Stress Management” Presentation at Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  • 2001 “Issues of Attachment Symposia” Presentation at DU Spring Research Symposia

  • 1998 “ABCs of Eating Disorders” Presentation at Lost and Found, INC., Denver, CO

Courses Taught

Undergraduate and Graduate Courses

Abnormal Psychology

Social Psychology

Ethics in Counseling

Experimental Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Human Growth and Development

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Professional Membership

  • Licensed Psychologist State of Texas
  • Health Service Provider Certification
  • CAPS (Christian Association for Psychological Studies) member since 2008
  • National Register certified since 2008
  • Member of FBC Keller, TX since 2013.

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