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Dr. Jennifer Main is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapist Supervisor with a deep commitment to supporting children and families through child-centered play therapy (CCPT). She works primarily with children ages 2.5 to 10, guided by the belief that children heal and grow best when they are met with safety, acceptance, and the freedom to express themselves in ways that feel natural. 

Dr. Main holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Mississippi and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Georgia Southern University. She has worked across a variety of settings, including private practice, hospitals, schools, community mental health, and child advocacy environments.

When clinically appropriate and aligned with a child’s comfort and goals, Dr. Main may integrate animal-assisted play therapy into sessions. With over 18 years of experience in Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, she incorporates therapy dogs intentionally and ethically—as relational supports that can enhance connection and emotional regulation for some children. At times, play therapy may occur without a therapy dog present, depending on the child’s needs and clinical goals.

She has been deeply involved in advancing the field of play therapy through leadership, teaching, and scholarship, presenting locally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Main served on the Mississippi Association for Play Therapy board for seven years, chairing its annual conference for four, and has held leadership roles within the Mississippi Counseling Association, as an Emerging Leader in 2022. Most recently, in 2025, she became co-chair of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® annual conference and serves on both the AAPT International Certification Board and the International Association for Animal Assisted Play Therapy Board.

Dr. Main has worked alongside trained therapy dogs throughout her career and currently partners with Rook and Jax. She and her dogs are involved in community outreach through Love on a Leash, providing comfort and connection to children and college students.

Supervision and mentoring are central to Dr. Main’s work. As an AAPT Instructor and play therapy supervisor, she is passionate about supporting clinicians as they grow in confidence, ethical practice, and clinical skill, while continuing to walk alongside families with care and intention.

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Dr. Jenny Rayner is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She attended the University of Mississippi where she earned a B.A. in Psychology and the University of Memphis where she attained a M.S. in School Counseling. Jenny later was awarded a Ph.D. at the University of Mississippi in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis in Play Therapy. Jenny has had the opportunity to work in both school and private practice settings and has taught classes in play therapy at the University of Mississippi.

Jenny believes in the inherent value of each and every person. She has always had a heart for kids and realized at a young age she wanted to work with children in the counseling setting. Jenny utilizes a Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) method of counseling with young kids ages 4-11. CCPT is a developmentally responsive and evidenced-based approach that emphasizes the relationship between therapist and child. Jenny also works with adolescents and teens up to age 17. She counsels kids dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Jenny believes that parents and caregivers are an integral part of the counseling process and communicates with them throughout the therapy journey to ensure the best care for their child. She enjoys helping kids and families navigate a successful path forward in life.

Jenny is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Mississippi Counseling Association, the Association for Play Therapy, and the Mississippi Association for Play Therapy.

Outside of the office Jenny can be found making pottery and candles, listening to live music, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Sheri Scruggs is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Mississippi. She earned a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences (2002) and M.Ed. degree (2004) in Counseling Education from the University of Mississippi with an emphasis in children and play therapy. Her passion is working with children through the means of non-directive, Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT).

Sheri takes an integrative approach to counseling children where parents are involved and educated throughout the process. She has a passion for helping parents better understand their child and how to meet his/her needs in a loving, grace-filled way. She primarily works with children age 4-12 yrs old (Girls and Boys 4-12yrs) in the playroom who are dealing with anxiety, depression, learning disorders, trauma, grief, life-transitions and more. Sheri also counsels adolescents 13-17 yrs old (Girls 13-17, Boys up to 12. Boys older than 12 will be referred).

She has a background in summer camp head staff leadership, where her love for working and mentoring children began, child advocacy environments and private practice.

Sheri is a board certified counselor (NCC) and licensed counselor in the state of Mississippi (LPC). Additionally, Sheri is a board certified Tele-Mental Health counselor (BC-TMH) which enables her to services clients remotely in the state of Mississippi. She is currently finishing her Registered Play Therapist certification (RPT).

She is a member of the Mississippi Counseling Association, the Association for Play Therapy and the Mississippi Association for Play Therapy.

When not in the office, you can find Sheri spending time with her husband Clay and two active children, Sydney and Josh. We love anything outdoors and time with friends!