LaTrelle Jackson, M.A., Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and clinically-certified forensic counselor. Dr. Jackson is an associate professor in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University and director of the Psychological Services Center . She earned a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia. She completed her APA accredited education by joining the Michigan State University faculty for her internship. Her professional appointments include Penn State University and The University of Florida.

Dr. Jackson has worked in a variety of areas along the professional development continuum. As the state director for the Georgia National Head Start-Transition initiative, she shaped the infusion of Head Start-like services within the public school system to determine whether these support services would enhance the academic progress of elementary school children. Other venues include working as the Outreach Coordinator, Peer Counselor Coordinator, A.S.P.I.R.E. (African American Student Program for Improvement in Retention and Education) Coordinator, EAP (Employee Assistance Program) psychologist, assistant professor, and staff psychologist at The University of Florida. While at Penn State , Dr. Jackson was very active in graduate student program development initiatives and functioned as the Counseling and Psychological Services Center Multicultural Student Programs/Services Coordinator. In addition to managing a consulting business, she also had a successful private practice specializing in individual therapy and career development.

Committed to community empowerment and culturally-sensitive education, Dr. Jackson has engaged in a variety of academic and community-based endeavors. She's served as a consultant to the Michigan Parent Support Network, Alachua County Economic Development Advisory Board, and a variety of school superintendents. Her current interests include consultation/supervision, mentorship, rights-of-passage (adolescent), chronic pain management, group therapy, gerontology, and diversity issues.

She is a member of the American Psychological Association, American Counseling Association, National Association of Forensic Counselors, and the Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Dr. Jackson has been awarded numerous times for her dedication to student development and growth.