About Jack's Place Youth Counseling Center
Our Mission
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Jack's Place is a NO COST counseling center in Amarillo, Texas, established by the Jack Duncan Rhodes Foundation. The mission of Jack's Place is to provide no cost quality counseling services to youth whose families are facing financial roadblocks.
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By donating to Jack's Place, you join the group of patrons who help support our community's youth. Member support is the sole contributor to the efforts that Jack's Place provides to insure that our youth get the help they want for their mental health well being.
Meet the Team
Carissa Wingate, LBSW
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
Carissa is a single mom to her daughter, Joy, and a licensed bachelor's social worker. She also leads a school based mental health team for a local school district in Amarillo and has spent over 16 years helping kids and families thrive. At home she's wrangling her teen and 3 dogs, usually with chips and queso in hand. When she's not sett
Carissa is a single mom to her daughter, Joy, and a licensed bachelor's social worker. She also leads a school based mental health team for a local school district in Amarillo and has spent over 16 years helping kids and families thrive. At home she's wrangling her teen and 3 dogs, usually with chips and queso in hand. When she's not setting fire to a school project, she's probably hiding in the closet with chocolate-because that's what good moms of teenage girls do.
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie Lockhart, MA, LPC
MacKenzie is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping teens and has worked in the helping field in various positions and roles since 2012. As a born, raised and educated Panhandle girl, she brings a client-centered, trauma informed approach to her work, drawing on her deep experience in both agency work and school base
MacKenzie is a licensed professional counselor with a passion for helping teens and has worked in the helping field in various positions and roles since 2012. As a born, raised and educated Panhandle girl, she brings a client-centered, trauma informed approach to her work, drawing on her deep experience in both agency work and school based mental health settings. In addition to her clinical work, MacKenzie is an active volunteer in suicide prevention initiatives and enjoys connecting with other mental health professionals to strengthen resources and support in our community.
Becky Murphy, LMSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Becky, a licensed masters social worker, also serves as a student and family advocate for a local school district. With a degrees in social work from West Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Arlington, she brings experience in child advocacy, case management and mental health counseling for students K-12. Passionate about cr
Becky, a licensed masters social worker, also serves as a student and family advocate for a local school district. With a degrees in social work from West Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Arlington, she brings experience in child advocacy, case management and mental health counseling for students K-12. Passionate about creating safe, supportive environments, Becky helps bridge the gap between schools, families and community resources. She is also deeply involved in her community, serving on local boards, and leading initiatives that support families in need.
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer Potter, LCSW
Jennifer, a licensed clinical social worker, is deeply committed to supporting youth and families. She has developed mental health programs, including Amarillo's first suicide postvention support team, and serves on several local mental health and public health boards. Jennifer also currently works as a special education counselor for a l
Jennifer, a licensed clinical social worker, is deeply committed to supporting youth and families. She has developed mental health programs, including Amarillo's first suicide postvention support team, and serves on several local mental health and public health boards. Jennifer also currently works as a special education counselor for a local school district and a part time adolescent outpatient therapist, blending professional expertise with a strong dedication to community and family.