Jessica Bright

Finalist

Jessica Bright 
LPC, Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist 
Wellness Pointe

Bachelor of Science

Jessica Bright is a mother of three with a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist, thanks to UT Tyler. She has devoted her career to helping children and teens. During college, she mentored at-risk youth and worked with special needs children, including an AmeriCorps program.

Recognized throughout her graduate programs, she has been an expert witness in child abuse and custody cases. She has presented internationally on topics like trauma, LGBTQ, and play therapy, served on community boards, and teach play therapy at the college level. She is passionate about expanding mental health services to underserved populations and currently works at Wellness Pointe, a Federally Qualified Health Center, aiming to make a difference in my community. 

 

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