Deneisha Scott-Poe

Deneisha Scott-Poe serves as an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinic Director for the Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Converse University's Spartanburg location, where she leads clinical operations and academic instruction within the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Her educational foundation includes:

• Doctorate in Human Development with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Certificate in Gerontology from Virginia Tech
• Master of Family Therapy from Appalachian State University
• BS in Psychology from North Carolina State University

Dr. Scott-Poe's research critically examines aging Black families and Alzheimer's disease caregiving dynamics, developing culturally responsive clinical frameworks for older Black adults and their families. Her work addresses systemic gaps in geriatric mental health services through intersectional family therapy approaches.

Scientific Awards:

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As Clinic Director, she oversees student clinical supervision and program operations, though specific advisees and grant funding details remain unreported in the source text. Her leadership focuses on translating research into practical training for culturally competent care delivery.

Dr. Scott-Poe directs the Marriage and Family Therapy Program's clinical services, cultivating a training environment that prioritizes evidence-based interventions for aging Black populations while addressing structural barriers in mental healthcare access.