06-05-2025
Centenary names new head of counseling and health services
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Centenary College has named Jamie Wells ('13) as its new head of the Counseling and Health Information department.
Wells, a Shreveport-Bossier native, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Centenary and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Louisiana Tech University.
'Returning to Centenary in this role is nothing short of an honor,' said Wells. 'It truly means the world to me. This campus holds such a special place in my heart, and my greatest hope is to help students discover that same sense of belonging and purpose that I found in my time here. I am committed to creating a community where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.'
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Source: Centenary College
According to a press release, Wells previously served in counseling roles in public schools and clinical settings. She became a Nationally Certified Counselor and remains involved in various counseling organizations. Wells' clinical work features a clinical trial dealing with culturally informed trauma counseling through text therapy.
'The mission of Centenary College's counseling and health services is to help students maintain physical and emotional well-being as they take on their educational goals,' the release stated. 'It is not a medical facility, but it does offer short-term counseling, which is free and strictly confidential. It also provides over-the-counter medications and medical and dental referrals.'
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Wells said she has provided counseling services to individuals aged four to 72.
'Wells also will develop 'CHAT,' which is a Counseling & Health Advisory Team,' the release stated. 'She will conduct individual and group counseling sessions, and she will supervise graduate-level interns pursuing master's degrees in counseling. Throughout the year, Wells will guide and promote programming for various counseling and health topics.'
Wells said she hopes to complete a doctorate in counseling supervision and education. To learn more about Counseling and Health Information, visit
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