Christy Copeland - Guest Speaker - Kilgore College

Christy Copeland Serves as Guest Speaker at Kilgore College Substance Use Counseling Conference

Christy Copeland, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Cope Land Counseling Center, was honored to serve as a guest speaker at the Substance Use Counseling Conference hosted by Kilgore College.

During this impactful conference, Christy shared her professional expertise and passion for mental health, equipping attendees with practical tools, insight, and strategies to better support individuals navigating substance use challenges. Her session focused on the importance of understanding the emotional and psychological layers connected to substance use, while also emphasizing the role of compassion, boundaries, and intentional care in the counseling process.

With a dynamic and engaging delivery, Christy encouraged participants to reflect on their own approaches to care, reminding them that effective counseling goes beyond treatment—it requires connection, awareness, and a commitment to seeing the whole person.