Mercer MFT Program

Kudos to Dr. Carter and Mercer MFT Program students Ty, Alexis, and Angel for helping spread the word about mental health and self care at the 2026 Mercer University Fresh Check Day!

Great Job Haley! We’re proud of you! 🎉

We celebrated our newest Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta MFT Scholars last week! Previous recipient Haley Waters spoke about how the program prepared her to serve children in rural Georgia—and announced she’ll soon begin work as a therapist in Pike County. We’re proud of Haley and all our Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scholars who are turning their training into impactful care for rural communities.

Kudos to Mercer University School of Medicine Family Therapy Program students Mya, Alan, and Sara for partnering with Mercer's Minorities in Psychology club to help promote mental health care and stigma reduction at today's Mercer University Fresh Check Day!

Check out this awesome work by recent Mercer University School of Medicine MFT graduate Kyana Brown!

🌟Don’t Miss the First GAMFT Coffee Talk of the Year! 🌟

The GAMFT Student Committee is kicking off 2025 with an exciting virtual Coffee Talk featuring Dr. Shantay Mines!

🗓️ Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://gamft.org/online-training/
📝Submit Questions for Dr. Mines to Address using Google Form:
https://forms.gle/JpSC5bFZXdFKhAHR8

What to Expect:
✨ Explore diverse career pathways in Marriage and Family Therapy
✨ Engage in a live Q&A session with Dr. Mines

About the Speaker:

Dr. Shantay Mines is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. He brings a wealth of experience from various clinical settings, including private practice, college counseling, psychiatric hospitals, community-based outpatient programs, and military healthcare.

Dr. Mines holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University and an Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University. Licensed to practice in California, Florida, and Montana, his therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Lewin's Heuristic Equation of Behavior, which explores the interplay between individual behavior and environmental influences.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Mines integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, Black feminist thought, and African-centered frameworks to address complex issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, racial trauma, and eating disorders. His practice is informed by his dedication to understanding the impact of race, culture, gender identity, and other aspects of diversity on mental health and relationships.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Mines is an avid researcher. His interests include African-centered Black Psychology, racial trauma, PTSD, and relationship functioning. A passionate educator and speaker, he offers unique insights into the intersection of psychology and family therapy, empowering professionals to consider holistic and culturally inclusive approaches.

When he's not practicing or teaching, Dr. Mines enjoys traveling the world, exploring different cultures, languages, and cuisines—bringing a global perspective to his work and personal life.

💡Additional GAMFT Resources💡

Explore GAMFT Event Calendar: https://gamft.org/online-training/
Learn About GAMFT's Mission: https://gamft.org/our-identity-mission-and-vision/

Our students and faculty had a great time sharing information about the MFT program and mental health at the Fall Wellness Fair!

Come join us for the 2024 Armour Lecture!

Our Master of Family Therapy program will host Justin S. Romney, Ph.D., LMFT, as part of the 2024 Armour Lecture Series. Co-hosted with the GAMFT, this annual event highlights current topics in marriage and family therapy and is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Read more about Dr. Romney and how to get tickets to this important learning event >> https://loom.ly/YKGcFbU

Rural Family Therapy Scholar Highlight 🧸 Lakeshie Robinson is from Middle Georgia and feels proud and inspired to have the opportunity to help people as a future marriage and family therapist. Read more about the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholarships on The Den >> https://loom.ly/zoUlhFo

Rural Family Therapy Scholar Highlight 🧸 Haley Waters grew up in Middle Georgia and is grateful for the opportunity to receive training and support that will prepare her to serve children and families of rural communities as a marriage and family therapist. Read more about the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholarships on The Den >> https://loom.ly/zoUlhFo

Rural Family Therapy Scholar Highlight 🧸 Haley Troup grew up in Monroe County and is passionate about advocating for mental health in smaller communities. As a future marriage and family therapist, Haley hopes to help bridge the gap between physical and mental health. Read more about the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Scholarships on The Den >> https://loom.ly/zoUlhFo

There's still time to apply for the Fall 2024 cohort of the Mercer Family Therapy Program!

If you'd like to learn more about the program, we invite you to join us for our Ma 31st info session. Register here: https://connect.mercer.edu/register/?id=83ee39ab-fb04-4569-b6b6-6911dc7c4bf9