The God whom I serve is the owner and creator of the universe, and He has graciously allowed me take care of some of His possessions, which I must lovingly do with integrity, compassion, and careful consideration. I have been given the gifts of helping, teaching and encouraging, and it is imperative that I use them according to God’s will and plan for my life.
Special Interests
- Individuals dealing with grief, depression, anxiety
- Sexual dysfunctions
- Sexual abuse, rape and molestation counseling
- Sexual addiction counseling for individuals, spouses and couples
- Sexuality and gender identity counseling
- Women’s health issues
- Couples and family issues
- Infertility and pregnancy loss
- Genetic disorders
- Grief
- Play Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Education and Credentials
- MS Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York
- MA Marriage Family Therapy and Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi
- BS Biology, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi
- Training in Christian Sex Therapy and Christian Sexual Addiction Specialist, Institute for Sexual Wholeness, Atlanta, Georgia
- Non-degree graduate studies in Clinical Psychology, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
- Internal Family Systems Advanced Training
- American Board of Christian Sex Therapists - Intern
- American Association for the Certification of Christian Sexual Addiction Specialist-Intern
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Marriage and Family Ministries
- American Board of Christian Sex Therapists
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
- New Hope Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi
General Information
Stephanie holds a Master’s degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has received additional graduate training for Christian Sex Therapy and Sexual Addiction Specialist. Mrs. Smith-Jefferson has an extensive background in helping individuals and families cope with the joys, sorrows and pain encountered in their life’s journey. She is also a Genetic Counselor with over 20 years experience and was the first Genetic Counselor in the state of Mississippi. She has served as a consultant and speaker to many organizations. She and her husband are the proud parents of two children.
