New Roads Counseling, LLC
Dr. Jaymar Nash,EdD - Owner/Manager
Dr. Nash is the owner and manager of New Roads Counseling, LLC where he is responsible for the day to day operations of the company. Dr. Nash has worked in the field of addictions for over a decade to include years in the community mental health system where he has conducted both individual and group therapy. He has facilitated groups and conducted workshops and presentations to a number of non-profit and education organizations around the state of Mississippi.
Dr. Nash is an experienced addiction professional with a track record of working with clients experiencing various degrees of difficulty in addiction through both treatment and recovery. His clinical background positions him to accomodate clients of all ages as well as involving families willing to participate in the change process. His reputation for spawning change in cases that others have dismissed as unmanageable have made him the go to professional for many. His ability to work with those in the criminal justice system has positioned him to be a premier leader in addiction counseling and recovery and behavior modification for the courts. Dr. Nash's ability to treat individuals from an holistic approach ensures that each client receives assistance in all areas that impede change. "He is change driven".
Education
Doctor of Education, Counseling Psychology
Argosy University, School of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Completed Studies (September 24, 2014)
Dissertation: “Domestic Violence in the Mississippi Delta: Conflict Tactics of Adults in
Violent Relationships Who Filed for a Protection Order”
Master of Science: Guidance and Counseling 2007
Jackson State University - Jackson, MS
MS Association of Addiction Professionals 2007-2008
Jackson, MS
Counselor/Intern, 2007
Stewpot Ministries, Billy Brumfield House
Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Science: Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 2000
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS
Certifications/Trainings
Master Addiction Counselor –MAC (NAADAC/NCC-AP)
National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II – NCAC-II (NAADAC/NCC-AP)
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor ICADC (IC/RC)
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - CADC (MS Assoc. of Addiction Prof. /IC/RC)
Certified Mental Health Therapist (MS Department of Mental Health)
Substance Abuse Professional-SAP (NAADAC) United States Department of Transportation (Evaluator)
Conflict Resolution Trainer of Trainers (NAADAC)
Certified Anger Management Trainer
Domestic Violence Facilitator (Duluth Abuse Intervention Project- DAIP)
STD HIV/AIDS Instructor (MS Department of Health)
Moral Recognition Therapy Facilitator (MRT)
Active Parenting Facilitator
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI-3)
Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
MS Association of Addiction Professionals (MAAP)
MS Association of Drug Court Professionals (MADCP)
National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI)
Presentations
21st Judicial District DUI/Drug Court - 2013
“Criminal Thinking and Addictive Behaviors”
Yazoo City, MS
Holmes Community College Workforce Development Program – 2011 thru 2013
Workforce Development Program Instructor
"Anger Management”, “Stress Management”
Goodman, MS
MS Association of Drug Court Professionals - 2012
“The Importance of A Support System”
2012 State Drug Court Conference, Hattiesburg, MS
Leflore County School District
“The Damaging Effects of Distracted Driving”
Distracted Driving Campaign Presentations – 2012
Greenwood, MS
Holmes Community College - 2011
“Substance Use Among College Students”
Goodman, MS (University Counseling Department)