Judith Smith Wilkinson


Wilkinson, as a "life long learner," has earned three masters degrees in the fields of education, theology, and counseling.  After graduating from West Virginia University with a BS and MA in education in 1965 and 1967, respectively, she attended Wheeling Jesuit University and earned a MA in theology.  Wilkinson then attended West Virginia Graduate College and earned a MA in counseling before enrolling at The Union Institute.  On her 50th birthday, she decided to begin a doctoral program that integrated all of these areas of study and graduated with a PhD in counseling and spiritual direction from The Union Institute.  Over the past 10 years Wilkinson has been senior therapist and supervisor at the Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center in Charleston, West Virginia.  She has been a fellow at the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; a frequent speaker and workshop leader; and, is a licensed professional counselor and social worker.  Wilkinson has also taught and been a counselor in public and private schools.

Wilkinson and her husband, Dr. Ronald Wilkinson, are both natives of West Virginia and are the parents of two adult children.


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