Faculty and Staff Profiles

Gregory Hughes
Clinical Asst Professor, College of Health Sciences
Email: gshughes@memphis.edu
Office Location: 273 Elma Roane Fieldhouse
Office Hours: by appointment
Profile

Dr. Hughes earned a Ph.D. in Christian Psychology from South Florida Theological Seminary and a Master’s of Science Degree in Counseling from the University of Memphis. He has served as Administrative Director of residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs as well as managed his own full time private psychotherapy practice. In his role as Program Director at Delta Medical Center, Dr. Hughes spent ten years as Chairman of the Hospital Ethics Committee and utilized his certification as a crisis prevention/intervention instructor to train thousands of employees how to effectively manage client behavior. Dr. Hughes is an Approved Clinical Supervisor through the National Board of Certified Counselors and supervises post graduates seeking licensure as professional counselors. Dr. Hughes is certified in EMDR and hypnotherapy and is the author of 101 Positive Memory Activities.       


Education
  • PhD in Christian Psychology Religion and Religious Studies - South Florida Bible College - 2007
  • Masters of Science Counseling - University of Memphis - 1985
  • Bachelors of Arts Psychology - University of Memphis - 1982

Work Experience

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Healthcare Leadership - University of Memphis - 8/18/19-Present
  • Private Psychotherapy Practice , Therapist - Gregory Hughes PhD, LPC-MHSP - May 2013-July 2019
  • Program Director , Outpatient Program - Foundations - 05/17-07/18
  • Visiting Professor , Counseling - University of Memphis - 08/14-08/15
  • Program Director , Outpatient Psychiatric Services - Delta Medical Center - 10/2006-05/2013
  • Program Director , Inpatient Transformed Life Program - Delta Medical Center - 04/1994-10/2006
  • Adminsitrative Director , Life Center - St. Joseph Hospital - 07/1992-04/1994
  • Program Director , Choices Inpatient Program - Mid-South Hosptial - 07/1990-03/1992

Teaching Experience

  • US Health System 3040 - University of Memphis
  • Internship in Healthcare Leadership 4605 - University of Memphis
  • Business Principles/Healthcare 4040 - University of Memphis
  • Healthcare Stats/Research 4010 - University of Memphis
  • Professional Writing Healthcare 3050 - Univeristy of Memphis
  • Healthcare Leadership 3000 - University of Memphis
  • Law/Ethics of Healthcare 4020 - University of Memphis
  • Counseling Techniques 7571 - University of Memphis
  • Coun Prac Mental Health 7631 - University of Memphis
  • Foundations of Counseling 7411 - University of Memphis
Service
  • University of Memphis - Student Success Team Committee - 2022-present
  • University of Memphis - ELC Portfolio Reviewer - 2021 to present
  • University of Memphis - Counseling Department Board of Counseling Agencies - 2009-2013
  •   - Supervision of post graduates seeking LPC-MHSP licensure - 2005-present
  •   - Chairman of Hospital Ethics Committee Delta Medical Center - 2000-2013
  •   - Safety/Risk Commttee Member Delta Medical Center - 2000-2013
  •   - Institutional Review Board Member Delta Medical Center - 2000-2013
  •   - Supervision of Masters Counseling Practicum/Intern students Delta Medical Center - 1994-2013
Books Published
  • 101 Positive Memory Activities by Wellness Reproductions & Publishing
Presentations
  • Ethical Considerations in Integrated Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Understanding and Treatment of Schizophrenia
  • Managing Client Treatment Resistance
  • Treatment and Intervention of Pornography Addiction
  • Managing Feelings in Recovery
Appendix C - Research/Scholarship/Creative Activities
  • State of Tennessee Health Related Boards Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Services Provider
  • Approved Clinical Counseling Supervisor-Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)
  • Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Certified Hypnotherapist
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Instructor 1999-2012