Located in Amarillo, TX
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The highly-trained therapists at Jennings Counseling Services have a variety of skill sets ranging from marriage and family issues to court orders and dispute resolutions. By having more counselors in one location, we eliminate your need to visit multiple offices. On top of that, we're happy to work with all age groups! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.
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Stephen “Steve” L. Jennings PhD, LPCS, LSOTP

Steve is a graduate of Texas Tech University where he received his PhD in Counselor Education. He received his B.A. in Psychology and his M.A. in Counseling from West Texas A&M University. Steve is an ordained minister and has pastored a non-denominational church prior to going into full-time counseling. Steve is also certified and licensed in the state of Texas to supervise and train other therapists. Steve has been honored as a Distinguished Graduate at West Texas A&M University in the College of Education and Social Sciences.

Steve’s counseling experience and interests are in marriage therapy, dealing with infidelity, working with blended families, and co-parenting through divorce. Steve is an adjunct professor at Texas Tech University.  Steve has authored/co-authored several articles and book chapters on the subjects of marriage and family therapy, bullying, and secondary trauma. He is well trusted and is regularly called upon to testify in local cases as an expert witness. Steve is in practice with his wife Lynn Jennings. The two have been married for 35 years and have 3 adult children as well as 3 grandchildren.
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Sara "Lynn" Jennings, PhD, LPCS, LSOTP

Lynn is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPCS) and licensed sex offender treatment provider (LSOTP) in private practice. She obtained her PhD from Texas Tech University, her master’s degree from WTAMU, and her bachelor’s degree from WTAMU. She has been honored as a distinguished graduate of the College of Education and Social Sciences at WTAMU.  She also received a Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Counseling Association.

She and Stephen have been in private practice for over 15 years, and have a successful practice comprised of seven counselors and five staff members in Amarillo, TX. Lynn is an Adjunct Faculty for Counseling/Counselor Education Department at Texas Tech University. 

Her therapeutic focus includes trauma and trauma-related issues, families in crisis, secondary traumatic stress in counselors and other professionals in the helping field, and other trauma-related issues. Lynn is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TFCBT) and as a Compassion Fatigue Therapist and Compassion Fatigue Educator. She has authored/co-authored several articles and book chapters on the subjects of marriage and family therapy, bullying, ethics, and secondary trauma. She is well trusted and is regularly called upon to testify in family and criminal court cases as an expert witness. Lynn is conducting ongoing research in the area of secondary trauma in first responders, attorneys, and counselors.
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Bobbi Britto, MS, LPC

Bobbi graduated with her Masters of Science from Capella University's CACREP accredited Mental Health Counseling Program. Bobbi received her License Professional Counselor (LPC) credential from the state of Texas in 2011. She has over six years of experience in working with victims of crime and trauma. She has provided crisis counseling, marriage and family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy. 

Her therapeutic interests include child issues, adolescent/teen issues, adjustment and phase of life issues, marriage and family therapy, self-esteem issues, multi-cultural issues, and military lifestyle issues. Bobbi has been married for eighteen years and has two children. Her husband's military career brought them to Amarillo in 2007 and they have since elected to call the Texas panhandle their permanent home.
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Corbie Grimes, MA, LPC

Corbie graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in Psychology and from Midwestern State University with MA in Counseling. He holds a license as a licensed professional counselor. Corbie has worked with clients of all ages at Helen Farabee Center in Wichita Falls, Vision Psychological Services in Amarillo, and Pavilion Outpatient Services. In total, Corbie has over 18 years experience working with adolescents, adults, marriages, seniors, and the intellectually disabled.

Corbie and his wife, Jesica, are newlyweds. They are active members of Hillside Christian Church. They have 3 children. He has been serving continuously in Oklahoma Army National Guard for the past 25 years. His therapeutic interests include: 
  • Reality therapy 
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy 
  • Marriage counseling 
  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
  • Personality disorders 
  • Military issues 
  • Men's issues 
  • Christian counseling

Laura Bownds, MA, LPC

Laura attended West Texas A&M and obtained her MA in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Laura has focused on child and family services during her career and enjoys helping and supporting children and families. Laura’s favorite quote is by Mother Teresa “You are greater than you know.”

Laura is married and has three daughters, a son-in-law, one grandson, and another grandson on the way. Laura’s hobbies include attending church, volunteering for community organizations, and her children’s activities which include cheer and volleyball. Her therapeutic interests include: 

• Depression/Anxiety
• Eating Disorders
• Adolescent/Teen Issues
• Childhood Trauma
• Family Therapy
• Chronic Health Conditions
• Divorce
• Women’s Issues
• Marriage Counseling
• Christian Counseling
Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson, M.A., LPC

Steve graduated from West Texas A&M University with an M.A. in Counseling and a B.S. in Social Work. He holds licensure as a Professional Counselor and a Child Care Administrator. Steve has worked with youth at Buckner Baptist Benevolences, Quest Psychiatric Hospital, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. 

Steve and his wife have been married 20 years. They are active members of First Baptist Church in Dumas, Texas. They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.

Steve’s therapeutic interests are:
Equine Assisted Therapy/Learning, Trauma Informed Therapy, EMDR, Adolescent & Teen Issues, Relationship Issues, Anger Management and Substance Abuse Issues. 
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