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Meet the Staff

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Maggie Stutts, LPC-S
Director


Education:
2022 -- Licensed LPC-S
2016 -- Licensed LPC
2013 -- MA Community Counseling, UNA, Florence, AL
2010 -- BS Psychology, Minor Sociology, UNA, Florence, AL

Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, AL SC03285
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AL #3506

Work History:
2016-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2014-2016 -- Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Florence, AL
2013-2014 -- Bradford Health Services, Madison, AL
2012-2013 -- Safeplace Inc., Florence, AL
2011-2012 -- UNA Disability Support Services, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety/Depression
Substance Abuse (12 step model)
Healthy Relationships
Self Esteem
Eating Disorders
Disabilities (physical, emotional, medical)

Hobbies/Interests:
Shopping at Target
Spending time with friends and family
Writing/research
Attending concerts and sporting events
Traveling

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Laci Lake, LPC
Assistant Director

 

Education:
2021 -- Licensed LPC
2019 -- MA Clinical Mental Health, UNA, Florence, AL
2016 -- BS Psychology, Minor Family Studies, UNA, Florence, AL 

Licensure:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), AL #4653
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Work History:
2021-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2020-2021 -- Muscle Shoals City Schools, Muscle Shoals, AL
2019-2020 -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL 
2016-2019 -- Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety, Stress, & Mood
Emotion Dysregulation
Healthy Relationships and Social Skills
Perceptual Disturbances 
Personality Characteristics 
Crisis Intervention
Student-athletes

Hobbies/Interests:
Hot coffee
Spin class
Football
Plants
Rom-coms

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Marianna Light, LICSW
Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 

Education:
2024 -- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
2022 -- Licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW)
2021 -- MA Social Work, UNA, Florence, AL
2020 -- BA Social Work, UNA, Florence, AL

Licensure:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), AL #5867C

Work History:
2025-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2021-2025 -- Riverbend Center for Mental Health, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Stress Management
Adjustment/change/transition
Anxiety
Emotional Dysregulation
Healthy Relationships & Social Skills
Building Self-esteem

Hobbies/Interests:
Teaching dance
Shopping
All things coffee
Fitness
Spending time with her Golden Retriever, Lucy Mae

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Zeynep Harkness, ALC
Clinical Mental Health Counselor

 

Education:
2023 -- MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, UNA, Florence, AL
2014 -- MA English, UNA, Florence, AL 
2006 -- MA Radio, Television, and Cinema
2002 -- BA Mass Media and Communication, Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkiye

Licensure:
Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC), AL #04566
-- under the supervision of Maggie Stutts, LPC-S
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Work History:
2023-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2009-2023 -- Office of International Affairs, UNA, Florence, AL

Clinical/Treatment Interests:
Anxiety & Stress Management
Adjustment
Managing Change & Transition
Depression
Grief & Loss
Building Self-concept
Life Skills

Hobbies/Interests:
Travel
Exercise
Being outdoors (hiking, kayaking, or biking)
Reading
Spending time with family

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Meagan Thompson
Administrative Assistant


Education:
2026 -- BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Minor Marketing, UNA, Florence, AL
2016 -- Office Administration, NWSCC, Florence, AL

Work History:
2021-present -- UNA Student Counseling Services, Florence, AL
2019-2021 -- Secretary/Bookkeeper, Florence City Schools

Hobbies/Interests:
Family time
Reading
Crafting
Drawing & painting 
SCS clinicians adhere to professional standards and guidelines that ensure the well-being, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients. We are committed to providing competent, respectful, and nonjudgemental care. Our practice promotes trust, integrity, and professionalism, while ultimately protecting our clients as they receive services in a safe and positive therapeutic environment. 

Appointments can be made by telephone at 256-765-5215 or in person at the office (726 North Pine St - 1st Floor of Rice Hall) during regular business hours. We cannot make an appointment via email or on behalf of another person. We must speak directly to the student. 

NOTE: Cancellations should be made at least 24 hours in advance. You may be charged for an appointment not kept or canceled within the appropriate time frame.