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Dr. Ferguson is passionate about all things psychology. She provides a variety of services to the Wilmington community, specializing in:
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Dr. Ferguson has always had an interest in learning about people and helping others. Even before school age, she was often found with a notepad, taking "data" on her own body, thoughts and feelings. As she grew up, she continued logging her observations about social dynamics in groups and contemplating the different pieces of the puzzle that make up the complexity of human life. She found something she loved about every person she met, and often fell into a supportive role with family and friends. Thus, a career in psychology was a natural progression for her.
Dr. Ferguson obtained her B.A. in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi. Her early clinical experience took place mostly in university counseling and career centers, and in 2007, she was awarded the Bill Schafer Scholarship for clinical excellence to the Student Counseling Service. Other clinical experiences include working in a dual diagnosis residential treatment center for women with eating and substance abuse disorders, as well as an inpatient hospital for children and adolescents. She returned to Wilmington in 2009 to live life in her favorite town. For several years, she taught Abnormal Psychology to undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has been working in private practice for most of her career and loves the transformation she is able to witness in her clients in this setting. She is fully licensed to practice psychology in the state of North Carolina and fully credentialed to provide supervision for LPA's and LCMHC's.
Outside of work, Dr. Ferguson is a free spirited nature-lover, a fitness enthusiast and an avid arts-and-crafter. She enjoys hiking and exploring nature, playing and being with friends, reading and learning, boogie boarding and being near the ocean. She is married to her long-time partner of over 20 years and they share their home with one son, a cat and 6 hermit crabs.
Dr. Ferguson obtained her B.A. in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi. Her early clinical experience took place mostly in university counseling and career centers, and in 2007, she was awarded the Bill Schafer Scholarship for clinical excellence to the Student Counseling Service. Other clinical experiences include working in a dual diagnosis residential treatment center for women with eating and substance abuse disorders, as well as an inpatient hospital for children and adolescents. She returned to Wilmington in 2009 to live life in her favorite town. For several years, she taught Abnormal Psychology to undergraduates at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She has been working in private practice for most of her career and loves the transformation she is able to witness in her clients in this setting. She is fully licensed to practice psychology in the state of North Carolina and fully credentialed to provide supervision for LPA's and LCMHC's.
Outside of work, Dr. Ferguson is a free spirited nature-lover, a fitness enthusiast and an avid arts-and-crafter. She enjoys hiking and exploring nature, playing and being with friends, reading and learning, boogie boarding and being near the ocean. She is married to her long-time partner of over 20 years and they share their home with one son, a cat and 6 hermit crabs.