BEN ROBERTS III, LPC-MHSP, Founder
For the past 10 years Ben Roberts has been dedicated to the advancement of mental and emotional health. Ben is the President and Co-owner of Purposed Life, a business established to empower individuals and organizations through evidence-based, culturally relevant, and innovative methods to address mental, emotional, and social health concerns. Through this business, Ben carries out his mission by providing services in the form of counseling, consulting, training and assessments to individuals and businesses. Ben has been featured in Black News and Black Enterprise highlighting his company. Ben has a Masters of Arts in Counselors degree from Harding University in Memphis and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Employee Assistance Professional.
Notable Certifications/Designations:
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider
- National Certified Counselor
- Gottman Level II Trained
- Prepare and Enrich Provider
- EMDR Trained
- Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) Certification
DR. ERICA ROBERTS, EdD
Erica Roberts, EdD is a skilled professional within the non-profit and social service industries. For the last nine years her career has been devoted to sustaining high-performing programs throughout Tennessee, whose mission focused on education, re-entry, and employment support. Her area of expertise includes program development, program management, community outreach, compliance and utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure fidelity.
In 2020 Dr. Roberts’s doctoral research examined the impact of emotional intelligence training, leadership training and mentoring on at-risk young adults. Findings suggested implementation and an emphasis on social-emotional development can bring substantial benefits for both clients and staff within the re-entry, workforce development and related social sectors. Thus, she also now serves both individuals and businesses, seeking to utilize the benefits of social-emotional development.
Dr. Roberts has always had a passion for service, thus why most of her career has been spent helping develop and sustain programs with missions devoted to the betterment of individuals and communities. She has led a host of workshops in various sectors from non-profit to religious institutions on resiliency, conflict resolution, spiritual development, and personal growth.
Notable Certifications/Designations:
- Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Basic Certification
- Emotional Intelligence Coach & Trainer – MHS. (Multi-Health Systems, Inc.)