Dr. Jinnelle Veronique Powell, PhD, LPC-S, EMDR Trainer & Consultant

01/01/2026

Moving forward with clarity, attunement, and purpose.

12/31/2025

My reflections on 2025.

This year held more than a chapter. It held growth, responsibility, healing, disappointment, leadership, and gratitude all at once. I moved through new academic roles, deeper service, bold risks, personal work, and moments that required both courage and humility.

I am mindful that growth is a privilege and a responsibility.

Looking toward 2026, I am choosing to lead with greater intention, care, and alignment in how I give my time and energy.

12/19/2025

Javelinas, we’re coming to YOU! 💙💛
Join us for a special Javelina Alumni Meet & Greet with President Robert H. Vela Jr. as we make stops across South Texas. Come reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate your Javelina pride with fellow alumni in Hebbronville, Zapata, and Laredo.

📅 Thursday, January 15
📍 Hebbronville | Zapata | Laredo

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this road tour possible: Escamilla Ford, Hillcrest Tortillas Inc., and IBC Bank.
👉 RSVP here: https://www.javelinagiving.org/alumnitour

We can’t wait to see you on the road, Javelinas! 🤘💙💛

12/01/2025

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Texas A&M University-Kingsville has announced a landmark $38 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The donation is the single largest gift in the University's history and will reshape the future of South Texas’s first institution of higher learning and elevate opportunities for the region. 🩵💛

Read more:
https://www.tamuk.edu/news/2025/12/Texas-AM-University-Kingsville-announces-historic-gift-that-will-power-the-institutions-next-century.html

11/10/2025

Don’t miss out on this upcoming opportunity to deepen your work with clients who have experienced trauma!

3-weekend online EMDR training open to all U.S. and Canada mental health professionals. CE credits included.

11/06/2025

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Attn: , your work can have a home with our Journal of EMDR Practice & Research https://www.emdria.org/library-copy/publications-resources/journal-of-emdr-practice-research/

10/31/2025

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💙 Standing Together in Times of Need 💙

At Distinctive Counseling, we recognize that many in our community are facing challenging times, particularly with the government shutdown and potential loss of SNAP benefits. The impact on families and individuals has been significant, and we see how deeply this affects not only access to food but also peace of mind and emotional well-being.

We want our community to know that you are not alone.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Counselor Support Specialists, who have worked tirelessly to create a Community Resource List — including local food banks, assistance programs, and other vital support services. This list was built with care to help connect our neighbors to the resources they deserve.

In addition, Distinctive Counseling is launching a Community Food Drive to help bridge the gap and support those struggling with food insecurity. 🥫💞

📍 Drop-off Location: 4646 Corona Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
📅 Dates: November 1st, 2025 - November 31st, 2025
💌 Need help or want to give back? Access our community resource list https://www.distinctivecounseling.com/community-and-food-resources or contact (361) 547-5541 ext 1

Now more than ever, it’s time to come together — to show compassion, to share what we can, and to lift one another up. 💕

10/30/2025

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🤓Members: did you know that we have a Member Hub to help you navigate your member benefits (login req)?➡️ https://www.emdria.org/member-hub/

10/28/2025

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🎉✨ Big News Alert! ✨🎉

Please join us in giving a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer Lowery — our newest Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)! 💫🧠💪

Jennifer has worked incredibly hard, poured her heart into helping others, and officially reached this amazing milestone. 🌟 Your dedication, compassion, and resilience inspire everyone around you — and now you’ve got those well-earned LPC letters to prove it! 🥳🙌

Let’s all show Jennifer some love in the comments — she deserves it! 💐💙

10/25/2025

✨ Weekend 2 CompassionWorks EMDRIA Basic Training with DSU Complete! ✨

I’m beaming with pride as we wrap up Weekend 2 with the incredible Delta State University students and alumni, this time virtually! 💻💚

Throughout this weekend, trainees shared reflections that reminded me why I love this work so deeply:
🌱 Growing their competency to support clients who have experienced trauma
💪 Feeling empowered through practicing Resource Development and Future Template
🧠 Standing in awe of the capabilities of the human brain

I also shared my own takeaway, inspired by Uncle Ben from Spiderman:

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

This powerful reminder captures the heart of EMDR, our commitment to ethical and effective practice, grounded in the full EMDR protocol, ongoing consultation, and continued professional support.

If you’re ready to harness the power of EMDR with me, there are several opportunities coming up! 🌟

📍 Online (Azusa Pacific University) – 2-day weekend format: Register here: https://compassionworks.com/registration/azusa-pacific-university-2025-2026-public-emdr-therapist-training/

📍 Corpus Christi, Texas (Hybrid) – In-person May 1–3 and via Zoom June 5–7: Join the interest list here: https://www.distinctivecounseling.com/distinctive-learning-continuing-education-classes/p/compassionworks-emdria-approved-emdr-training-interest-list

📍 Cleveland, Mississippi (Delta State University-Hybrid) – In-person July 16–18 and via Zoom July 30–August 1 (stay tuned for registration details through CompassionWorks!)

I’m so proud of each of this weekend’s trainees for showing up with courage, compassion, and curiosity. The future of trauma-informed care is in such capable hands. 💫

10/24/2025

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