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Jakara Scurry

Graduate Assistant

she/her

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A)

Bio

Jakara has four years of counseling experience. Her background is in school and career counseling and she also possesses credentials as a mental health counselor and addiction specialist. She is passionate about student success and takes a strengths-based counseling approach to help individuals create and achieve their goals by identifying and utilizing their strengths. She views the counseling relationship as collaborative and enjoys helping individuals identify and enact solutions to lead more fulfilling lives.

Education

Master of Arts School Counseling North Carolina Central University 2021

Area(s) of Expertise

Career counseling, academic concerns, depression, addictive behavior concerns

  • NBCC Minority Fellowship Award for Master's Addictions Counselors (2020)