Suzanne K. Jones, LPC, MA

I am originally from Anchorage, Alaska. I graduated from the University of Alaska in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. I enjoyed many years in telemetry, cardiac and intensive care, and dialysis. More recently, I have worked in medical/surgical nursing. My circuitous path eventually led me to Baton Rouge where I was busy raising my five children and homeschooling. In 1997, I helped to establish the Baton Rouge Christian Classical School. For eight years, I served at the school in a variety of areas including administration, curriculum development, and teaching. In 2004, I began my studies in the community counseling graduate program at Louisiana State University. I graduated with my Masters in Community Counseling in May 2008 and have been approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

During my graduate studies, I had the opportunity to work at the Mental Health Center on the Southeastern University campus in Hammond. It was there and partly as a result of my personal experiences, that I developed a particular concern for women and the unique issues and challenges they face. I also worked in Louisiana State University’s Career Services Department as an intern and continue working there as a part-time career counselor. As a result of working with many college students and alumni, I am keenly aware of the need for help in the area of major/career decision making. Lack of direction regarding selection of a college major or career can create enormous frustration, not to mention loss of time and money. The common thread winding its way through nursing, parenting, teaching, and counseling is a deep concern for and interest in people. I believe God has called me to each of these things.

I am a Christian. I was raised in the Christian faith and don’t remember a time when I didn’t believe. Life circumstances have, at times, shaken the foundations, and I have had to struggle with questions of whether God was trustworthy and good. My walk with Christ has deepened into a loving relationship, rather than a doctrinal checklist as a result of those hard times. I have had moments being weary in the journey and stuck in a particular area. Both my faith and counseling have helped to restore clarity, strength, and hope. It would be a privilege to come along side when you find yourself in those rough places as well.

Contact Information:

(225) 278-3541

sjones@crossroadcounselor.com