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KAREN MCGIBBON, PhD, DMIN, LPC
Licensed Therapist & Certified Life Coach
Dr. Karen McGibbon is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Counseling in the MA in Clinical Counseling Program at Winebrenner Theological Seminary, and co-founder of Cogent Coaching & Counseling in Findlay, Ohio.
She holds a BSc in Marine Biology (University of the West Indies), a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling (St. Stephen’s College – Canada), a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (Regent University – USA), a Doctorate in Ministry (Winebrenner Theological Seminary), and is a Certified Life Coach (International Institute of Coaching Studies) specializing in Happiness Coaching.
Karen is also a Licensed Professional Counselor (Ja & Ohio), and a National Certified Counselor (USA). She has been an educator for over thirty years, teaching a wide range of students from the high school to the doctoral level. Karen has also provided professional counseling services for over fifteen years initially as a school counselor and eventually as a private practitioner and licensed professional counselor, with Telehealth being her specialty.
Karen is the author of three workbooks – “Life Lessons, A Personal Development Workbook for Secondary School Students” for Grades 7, 8 & 9 currently being used in High Schools all across Jamaica.
Karen has served at all levels of Christian ministry for over thirty years together with her husband Frank. God has blessed them with a wonderful son and daughter, a son-in-law and a precious granddaughter. For fun, Karen loves to cook, eat, go for walks in nature, ride her bicycle and listen to audiobooks.
Karen’s services include:
- Clinical Therapy
- Mental Health Coaching
- Happiness Coaching
- Life Coaching