Education & Licensure

1995   Licensed Psychologist, State of Georgia, PSY00001911 (active)

1994   Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA, (Full APA Accreditation), Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

1990   Fuller Graduate School of Theology, Pasadena, CA, M.A. Theology

1983   Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, B.B.A. Business Administration (mathematics minor)

Professional Experience

2008-Present   Decatur Psychology, LLC, Decatur, GA Licensed Psychologist                  

2004-2008   Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA, Associate Dean of Students 

2000-2004   Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA, Director of Personal Counseling

1995-2000    Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, GA, Director of Counseling         

1993-1995   Naval Hospital, Mental Health Department Jacksonville, FL, Clinical Psychologist (Active Duty)

1992-1995   National Naval Medical Center, Psychology Department Bethesda, MD, Predoctoral Intern (Active Duty) APA Accredited

Teaching Experience

2012    Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA, Instructor in Psychology (part-time)

1996-2004 & 2009  Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Atlanta, GA,  Adjunct Faculty Master of Arts in Professional Counseling Program

1998-2000    Oxford College of Emory University, Oxford, GA, Co-instructor

1990-1991   Fuller Graduate School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA, Teaching Assistant – Warren S. Brown, Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology

Clinical Training Experience

1990-1992    Fuller Psychological and Family Services, Pasadena, CA, Pre-Intern (1991-1992), Clinical Trainee (1990-1991)

1990-1991     University of Southern California —Los Angeles County Medical Center             Los Angeles, CA, Psychology Assessment Clerk

1990-1991   Inter-Community Alternative Network,  Pasadena, CA, Therapist (Practicum Student)

1989-1990    Washington Day Treatment Program,  Altadena, CA, Therapist (Practicum Student)

Research Experience

1991-1992    Travis Research Institute, Pasadena, CA, Project Coordinator

Lucy, J. R. (1994). The Effects of TELECARE on Psychosocial Symptoms in HIV-Seropositive Individuals. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA.

Lucy, J. R. (1990). Sense of Coherence as a Moderator Between Negative Life Experiences and Stress-Related Symptoms.  Unpublished masters thesis: Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology, Pasadena, CA.

Lipsker, L., Brown, W. S., Lucy, J. R., Strawn, B. D., & Murdock, G. (1991). “TELECARE": The occupational health status maintenance program for  individuals with the human immunodeficiency virus.  Report submitted to the U.S. Public Health Service.                                                             

Eastburg, M., Johnson, W. B., Woo, R. & Lucy, J. (1988).  The real-ideal self-concept discrepancy and its relation to guilt.  Psychological Reports, 63, 997-998.   

Military Experience

1992-1995    U.S. NAVY, Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps

  • Officer Indoctrination School, Newport, R.I.
  • National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
  • Naval Hospital, NAS JAX, Jacksonville, F
  • Navy Commendation Medal, Jacksonville, FL
  • Honorable discharge (completed inactive reserve commitment 9/17/2000)

Business Experience

1985   Havertys, Dallas, TX, Account Representative

1983 - 1985   United Missouri Bank, Kansas City, MO, Business Development Officer