The Houston Association of Black Psychologists
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Dr. Verdi Lethermon
February 2012 CEU Presenter
 
 
Dr. Verdi Lethermon is nationally known for her dynamic public speaking and Bible teaching.  Her lectures, retreats, seminars and workshops have touched thousands of lives.  Her message of hope, healing and empowerment crosses age, cultural, economic and gender barriers as she passionately seeks to bridge the chasm between psychology and spirituality.  Over the years, she has appeared frequently on local Houston radio, webcasts and television shows and has been interviewed by several local and national newspapers.  Whether one-on-one or standing before hundreds, she intimately and personally connects with her audience from a place of authenticity and vulnerability.
 
In the summer of 2010, she published her first and life-changing book, “When God Speaks, People Who Hear are Healed.”  Her book boldly answers the question “Does God still speak to us today?”  ”When God Speaks” was written to awaken or reawaken a desire to intentionally and consistently seek to hear from God.  The book is grounded in the understanding that when people intentionally seek God, they are able to hear from Him as they develop an intimate relationship with Him.  .
 
Dr. Lethermon author earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University.  She has twenty-four (24) years of counseling experience in private, legal, medical, business and educational settings.  She has worked in the field of law enforcement for over sixteen (16) years and was named the Director of the Psychological Services Division for the Houston Police Department in 2005.  In addition to her work at HPD, she has been in part-time private practice for approximately fifteen (15) years.  During the course of her private practice work, she has worked with individuals from all walks of life.  She has counseled addicts and celebrities alike—always coming from Christ-like place of nonjudgmental acceptance, encouragement and empowerment designed to “Expose error and insert the truth!” 
 

Topic: Bridging the Gap between Psychology and Spirituality
February 2012 Professional Development Presenter