He has taught me that ‘the self’ informs my practice and therefore, my self-awareness must address my positionality and privilege. Dr. Nance models authenticity, vulnerability, and reflective practice which permits for me to embrace these characteristics in my work, address personal blind spots and discover new parts of my whole self.
— Jennifer D. Deaton M.Ed, LPC
 

Professional Recommendations

 

“Dr. Nance supported me in navigating ethical dilemmas, managing office culture, and establishing my professional identity… Dr. Nance provided an external perspective and empowered me to address social justice issues and advocate for my clients and families.”

— Jennifer D. Deaton

“Most importantly, Dr. Nance’s belief in me and my abilities helped me to rise to the occasion and to discover a resilience inside myself in the midst of a crisis that I could utilize clinically, but that I had not known I possessed.  I have grown to trust this inner strength, and the knowledge of its presence was born because he allowed me to wade into a clinical encounter that deeply challenged me.” 

— heather Shaughnessy

“Dr. John Nance is truly a leader and innovator in behavioral health practice.  He mentored new Professional Counselors with an extraordinary internship at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center. He is one most talented therapists I have ever met in my twenty-year behavioral career.”

— Penny M. Felker

“As far as program implementation, John negotiated the often-challenging hospital environment to allow counselors entry into this world.  He managed to get the intern through the hoops between what the university and what the medical system in masterful ways.” 

— M. Cathy Hasty