Jill Fisk Peyton, received her masters degree in counselor education (MEd) from The University of New Orleans after finishing her undergraduate degree requirements there. She completed a post graduate internship at Our Lady of Holy Cross College, where she specialized in marriage and family therapy. She is a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. (LMFT) She has worked extensively with couples in distress as well as families who have behavior/discipline issues with their children.

Mrs. Peyton and her husband have been married for 40+ years and are the parents of 5 grown children and 9 grandchildren. Wisdom acquired through those many years, combined with her marriage and family therapy training, have prepared her thoroughly to work with couples and families who present with problems communicating and/or relating.

Her youngest daughter, Kristen, has a developmental disorder similar to Autism, as well as ADHD, a conduct disorder, and a severe speech disorder. Through her struggles to understand her daughter's disabilities and to help her to improve her behavior - thereby achieving a better quality of life, Mrs. Peyton has developed a three step behavior modification plan. This program is for use with "typical" youngsters as well as children who have learning disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Entitled "The 3 C's of Behavior Modification", it equips parents and caregivers with a simple plan of action to rely on when under stress.

Mrs. Peyton has written a workbook "Love Theory and Love Therapy" to assist people in improving relationships with significant others. The book consists of eight principles that help individuals, couples and family members become more aware of how their own feelings, moods, and expression of emotìons affect their lives, and impact those they are in relationship with. She teaches these principles in group sessions over a series of nine weeks. These groups enable participants to become empowered to have better control over their lives and to develop more caring relationships. This is the "Love Therapy Workshop".

Clients are seen in offices in Metairie and Mid City.

Mrs. Peyton is a member of the following national organizations:
• American Association of Christian Counselors, (AACC)
• The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
• Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Zeta Chapter, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International

Mrs. Peyton is also a member of these state organizations:
• The Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA)
• The Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (LAMFT)
• The Louisiana Association for Spiritual and Religious Values in Counseling (LASERVIC)

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