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Dr. Jude Black

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Facilitator at Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
📍 Fairmont, West Virginia, United States

Dr. Jude Black is a CEO and founder of multiple mental health organizations, including E-Therapy Café and Appalachian Counseling Center, with a focus on trauma and resiliency. A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D. ) from Capella University, colleagues describe her as approachable, professional, and creative. She is a recognized mental health expert and speaker.

As the granddaughter of a West Virginia coal miner and a military spouse for over three decades, she has a profound dedication to mental health advocacy, shaped by 19 global relocations. Her personal experiences fuel her passion for supporting military families and led her to co-found a travel consultancy.

She was honored as a 2024 Remarkable Woman of West Virginia for her significant contributions to mental health awareness within the military community.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Facilitator
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States
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Veteran & Military Families
A military spouse for over 30 years, she provides counseling for military personnel, speaks on toxic leadership at the Pentagon, and facilitates CEO circles for veterans.
Mental Health Advocacy
As founder of three mental health organizations and a contributor to the Mental Health Television Network, she is a vocal advocate for accessible mental healthcare and reducing stigma.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Facilitator
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
3-2019
Chief Executive Officer
Appalachian Counseling Center
4-2016
Chief Executive Officer
E-Therapy Café ™
8-2020
President and Founder
Appalachian Trauma and Resiliency Center
2-2024 - 3-2025
Contributor
Mental Health Television Network (MHTN)
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Education
2011 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Capella University
2006 - 2010
Master of Science (MS)
Capella University
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