John Kennedy

John Kennedy serves as an Associate Professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Trevecca Nazarene University since 2013, holding dual Tennessee licenses as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP), alongside national certifications including National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH).

His academic credentials include:

• B.B.A. from Middle Tennessee State University
• M.A. from Harding School of Theology
• Ph.D. from Regent University

Dr. Kennedy specializes in counseling psychology with deep expertise in marriage and family therapy, mental health interventions, and advanced research methodologies. His work integrates quantitative/qualitative analysis, psychological testing, and telemental health innovation, emphasizing technology-enhanced therapeutic education and evidence-based clinical practice for diverse populations.

He actively mentors doctoral students as a dissertation chair and committee member while supervising post-master's licensure candidates. Clinically, he operates private practices in Brentwood and North Nashville serving individuals, couples, and families, demonstrating a seamless bridge between academic rigor and real-world therapeutic application.