Michael Maxwell, PsyD
Dr. Maxwell started his professional counseling career in 1999, with experiences ranging from working with juvenile delinquent incarcerated youth, incarcerated adults, psychiatric patients, as an elementary school counselor, as a secondary school counselor, as a counselor educator, and as a private practice clinician.
Dr. Maxwell earned his PhD from Sam Houston State University, and his Masters and Bachelors Degrees from Texas State University. Dr. Maxwell began his career in higher education in 2009 and has been serving as a full-time faculty member at area Universities since earning his doctorate degree.
Dr. Maxwell has had 12 articles and book chapters published in professional counseling journals and textbooks and have presented at 24 national, state, and local conferences over the span of his professional career. Dr. Maxwell's research interests, publications, and presentations have included the following areas: Multiple Heritage Population; Adolescent Development; School Counselor Advocacy, Training, and Interventions; Multicultural Counseling Appreciation and Sensitivity; Middle School to High School Student Transition; Developing Resiliency in At-risk clients; and Sport Counseling
Dr. Maxwell enjoys public speaking, teaching, writing, and serving his profession. Dr. Maxwell also enjoys exercising, playing sports, remaining active in his community and church, and spending time with his wife Tracey and their 3 children Madilyn, Mason, and Jovahn.
Marge Smith, PsyDDr. Smith graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2002. She worked in community mental health settings as a provider and supervisor for six years prior to entering into academia. She served for ten years in clinical training at another university prior to coming to New Orleans to serve as the Director of Clinical Training at The Xavier University of Louisiana Chicago School campus. She has worked with a diverse range of people and has research interests in cross-cultural communication, mentoring, diversity competency development and measurement of competency in the evaluation of psychologists. She previously served as the Chair of the Diversity Committee for APPIC.