Dr. Jean-Machelle Benn-Dubois

Dr. Jean-Machelle Benn-Dubois is from the Caribbean island of Antigua & Barbuda.  She is an International psychologist and founder of Professional Counseling & Consultancy Services. As a licensed therapist she offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy, psychological assessment, and EMDR trauma therapy to individuals and couples. Her specialized clinical areas address a wide range of developmental issues and clinical disorders, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, stress difficulties, anger management, grief & loss, career adjustment, and interpersonal and relationship issues. She is also a relaxation coach specializing in six relaxation techniques: Yoga, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Deep Breathing, Imagery, Autogenic, and Meditation & Mindfulness.

Her academic journey started with a BSc. in Sociology and Psychology from the University of the West Indies, Barbados, followed by an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, Chicago IL, and a Ph.D. in International Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago IL. She also holds a graduate certificate in Relaxation, Meditation & Mindfulness, and is a trained EMDR Trauma specialist by the EMDR Institute, Inc. Founded by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D.

Professional memberships & certifications include the American Psychological Association (APA) Div 52, the USA Board of National Certified Counselors (NCC), and a certified Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) by the Center of Credentialing Education. She also maintains a License  Professional Counselor (LPC) designation in Illinois. 

Her experiences are quite diverse and include the following appointments spanning over 17 years:

Mental & Behavioral Health Appointments

• Crossroad Centre Antigua 

Director of Admissions & Continuum of Care 

• Management Planning Institute, Chicago Illinois 

Psychotherapist with placement at Bronzeville Scholastic Academy, Southside Chicago.

• Roosevelt University, Chicago 

Counseling Center, Peer Advocate

• Antigua & Barbuda HIV/AIDS Programme 

Assistant Manager & Co-producer, writer and director of UNICEF sponsored ‘Teen Talk’ https://youtu.be/tyZFaOgzL7c

Academic Faculty Appointments

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 

Adjunct Professor & Dissertation Chair, Dept. of International Psychology

• . University of Health Science Antigua & Barbuda 

Adjunct Professor, Behavioral Science School of Medicine

•  University of the West Indies - Offshore campuses

Psychology Lecturer – Cave Hill, Barbados       

MSc. Counseling Instructor & Thesis Supervisor – Mona, Jamaica  

Consultancy Contract Appointments

• UNICEF Caribbean Regional Officer, Barbados
• OAS/CICAD Substance use prevention & treatment
• European Union funded ACP- II
• Caribbean HIV/AIDS Alliance  
• CARICOM