Carletta N. Artis, Psy.D.

Bio

Dr. Carletta N. Artis has led the way in higher education for 20 years. She began as an adjunct instructor and then a full-time assistant professor, teaching, advising and mentoring a diverse group of students from Texas to Virginia, traditional and nontraditional students, and military and civilian students.

Considered a trailblazer in teaching online, video teleconference, and face-to-face classes, Artis currently serves as the department chairperson for the Department of Counseling Ministries and an assistant professor at Regent University.

Artis is a transformational servant leader who is recognized for impacting her profession and community and helping diverse populations. She has served in the following roles: chief of psychology in a federal correctional facility; program supervisor in human services, director in the fields of adoption and foster care; supervisor and counselor to support families experiencing homelessness; professor to active-duty military service members, retired veterans and military spouses; mental health consultant to churches and pastoral staff.

With a background in psychology, coaching and education and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Artis offers insight for personal and professional development to hundreds of mentees and focuses on student-centered teaching and academic excellence that bridges the gap between higher education and application. In addition to her education, she is spiritually grounded and brings extraordinary empathy and wisdom.

Artis is also a certified life and leadership coach, author, motivational speaker, newspaper columnist, media host, CEO of Masterpiece Coaching & Consultation, and CEO of Masterpiece Coaching Institute. She enjoys bringing awareness to mental health, behavioral health, and resources for everyday problems to help communities enjoy healthier lives, relationships, and families.

Artis’ professional interests include strengthening marital and family relationships; church consultation, coaching and mental health training with church leadership staff; multicultural communication training; mentoring students in higher education and individuals in the community to reach their goals; and training leaders to be great.

Artis is currently working on her M.A. in Organizational Leadership at Regent University. She is happily married to her husband, Mr. Shelton R. Artis Jr., and they have two amazing daughters.

Credentials

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Regent University (SPC ‘08)

M.A. in Psychology, Regent University (SPC ‘05)

B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Education (Licensure Track – Licensed K-6), Norfolk State University (Summa Cum Laude)

AAS in Paralegal, Bryant & Stratton College (Summa Cum Laude)

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Artis, C.N. (2022). International Coaching Federation Certified Coach Training – ACC and PCC Training. Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach.

Artis, C.N. (2021, July). General Mediation Training. Approved Mediator Training by the Supreme Court of Virginia Center. Certified General Mediator for Virginia Certification.

Artis, C.N. (2021, July). Family Mediation Training. Approved Mediator Training by the Supreme Court of Virginia Center. Certified Family Mediator for Virginia Certification.

BOOKS

Artis, Carletta (2022), Transformational Life Coaching: The Textbook for Coach Training. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Group.

Artis, Carletta (2022), Ministry of Counseling: An Introduction to Human Services. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Group.

Artis, Carletta (2022), Walk In It: Walking in Your Purpose. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Group.

Artis, Carletta (2022), The Marriage Manual: Becoming One. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Group.

Artis, Carletta (2022), Relationship Wounds: A Woman’s Guide to Emotional Healing. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing Group.

Perry, Carletta (2008), P.E.A.C.E.: A Communication-Focused Program. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.

PRESENTATIONS

Artis, C.N. (2021, April), “Say It With Love.” Invited presentation for marriage seminar at St. Paul’s Church of Christ Disciples, Norfolk, Virginia.

Artis, C.N. (2021, August), “Young Queens: Love Thyself.” Invited speaker at Missouri Baptist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Artis, C.N. (2021, August), “Blended Families.” Invited presentation for diverse congregation at New Union AME Church, Norfolk, Virginia.

Artis, C.N. (2021, August), “Girls Can Do Anything!” Invited keynote presentation at Hillpoint Elementary School, Suffolk, Virginia.

Artis, Carletta (2020), “Introduction of Dr. Christine Darden (Hidden Figures Book), Famous Mathematician and Aeronautical Engineer, Human Computer and Expert on Supersonic Flight for NASA.” Black History Month Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta (2020), “Don’t Give Up!” Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta. (2020), “Victim Impact Graduation. Victim and Perpetrator: Stop the Cycle!” Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta (2020), “Town Hall Meetings: What’s Next?” Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta (2020), “I AM A MAN” Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta (2020), “Are You The One: Breaking Generational Curses in African American and Hispanic Families.” Presentation at Rivers Correctional Facility, Winton, North Carolina.

Artis, Carletta (2019), “Psychology Club Careers in Psychology.” Presentation at the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Artis, Carletta (2018), “Psi Chi Honor Society Graduation Speaker: Moving on Up!” Presentation at the University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.

Perry, Carletta (2016), “Care for the Homeless: Insights and Inspirations from Clinical Psychology.” Presentation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Presented on behalf of the Norfolk Catholic Worker, the Psychology major, and the Religion major at Saint Leo University. Setup assistance by Dr. Michael McLaughlin.

Perry, Carletta & Mathews, Maureen (2016), “Workplace Wellness: Taking care of me while taking care of business.” Presentation at Saint Leo University-Newport News. Hosted by Saint Leo University’s Office of Admissions.

Perry, Carletta (2016), “Woman with a Purpose.” Presentation at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Norfolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2016), “Wounded Woman.” Presentation at Piney Grove Baptist Church, Franklin, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2016), “Love, War and Peace.” Presentation at White Oak Springs Baptist Church Marriage Conference, Franklin, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2016), “State of the Black Woman.” Presentation at Hampton University’s State of the Black Woman event, Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “Grief: Love After Loss.” Presentation at the annual Mental Health Conference at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “Peace and Unity in the African-American Community.” Presentation at State of the Community Conference held at St. Paul’s Church of Christ Disciples, Norfolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “Love, War and Peace.” Presentation at Oak Grove Baptist Church Marriage Conference, Suffolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “God’s Plan for Peace in Families.” Presentation at Community Marriage Conference held at Calvary Revival Baptist Church-Peninsula, Newport News, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Social and Emotional Intelligence.” Presentation at Freshman Studies Seminar held at Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Grief: Life After Loss.” Presentation at the annual Mental Health Conference at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Before you say I do Marriage Series-Part II.” Special Guest Co-Host on WHOV 88.1 FM The Wil LaVeist Show.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Before you say I do Marriage Series-Part I.” Special Guest Co-Host on WHOV 88.1 FM The Wil LaVeist Show.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Youth Empowerment: Success is the Only Option.” Presentation at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Youth Conference, Newsome, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Parkinson’s Disease and Mental Health: Coping with Depression and Anxiety.” Presentation at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Life Empowerment Session: Part I.” Presentation at Deerfield Women’s Work Center, Deerfield Correctional Center, Capron, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Graduating Seniors: Career and Success.” Presentation at Paul D. Camp Community College, Office of Student Support Services, Franklin, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Life after Incarceration: What’s your plan?” Presentation at Greensville Men’s Correctional Center Community Resources Fair, Jarrett, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “Spiritual and Psychological Warfare.” Panelist at Women’s Day Conference held at Union Baptist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “T.R.U.T.H.: The Real U That Hides!” Moderator and Panelist for The T.R.U.T.H. Alcohol and Addictions Conference held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Sex, Spirituality and Multimedia.” Moderator and Panelist at The Hampton University Conference on the Black Family, Hampton, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta & Mathews, Maureen (2016), “Effects of Time and Money on Emotions of Social Exchange.” Presentation at the Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “Relationship Wounds: Research and Application.” Presentation at National Families and Fathers 16th Annual Conference, Los Angeles, California.

Perry, Carletta (2015), “PEACE: A Multiethnic Marriage Enrichment Program.” Presentation at National Families and Fathers 16th Annual Conference, Los Angeles, California.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Preliminary Implications for Healthy Family Relationships.” Presentation at The Regional Healthy Families and Fathers Conference. Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Perry, Carletta (2013), “The Importance of the Role of Fathers in Healthy Family Relationships.” Presentation at the Delaware Dads Summit. Dover Conference Center, Dover, Deleware.

Perry, Carletta (2013), “Student-Centered Learning across Virginia.” Presentation at the Virginia Community College Association (VCCA) Annual Conference. Virginia Beach-Norfolk Conference Center, Norfolk, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2013), “Healthy Adult Relationships.” Presentation at the Fatherhood and Families Coalition National Conference. Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia.

Perry, Carletta (2011), “Student-Centered Instruction Across Disciplines.” Presentation at Hampton University Center for Teaching Excellence Faculty Conference, Hampton, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2005), “The prediction of marital values orientation from religious commitment, big five personality and attachment style.” Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C.

Perry, Carletta (2005), “Church-Psychology Collaboration on Marital Interventions: A Key Informant Survey.” Paper Presentation at APA Conference. Columbia, Maryland.

Perry, Carletta & Blasdel, Erin (2004), “Ethics of Psychologists and Lay Counselors in the Church.” Paper presented at the Christian Association of Psychologists (CAPS-East) conference, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Perry, Carletta (2004), “Psychology and Church Collaboration: The MMATE Center.” Paper presented at the Christian Association of Psychologists (CAPS-East) Conference, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Perry, Carletta, Ripley, Jennifer, et al. (2004), Psychology collaborating with religious marital outreach: MMATE Center assessment project. Virtual Paper presentation at the APA National Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Perry, Carletta (2004), “Cultural Mistrust: The Underutilization of Mental Health Services by Minority.” Paper presentation at the Cultural Diversity Lunch Series 2004. Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta, Poe, Kia, et al. (2003), “Strategies for Effectively Reaching Underserved & Minority Populations in Rehabilitation Research: Students Share their Research Findings (NSU/ UVA/ VCU).” NSU only: Increasing Awareness Factors Involved in the Utilization of Disability Services: Attitudes toward Persons with Disabilities, Cultural Mistrust, and Triumphs of Accomplished Public Figures. Paper presentation at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.

Perry, Carletta (2003), “Preserving the Mentoring Tradition: Mentoring the ones you love.” Paper presentation at the Dr. Francine Kee Peterson Memorial Scholarship Conference, Hampton, Virginia.

MAGAZINE ARTICLES

Abdul-Alim, Jamaal and Perry, Carletta (2015), “The Practice of Parenting Posting Child Behavior Online Becoming More Common.” Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Modern Warriors in the War to Save Family.” Cornerstone Dads Magazine.

Perry, Carletta (2014), “Bishop George Dallas McKinney’s Inspiring Story of Faith, Fatherhood, and Family.” Cornerstone Dads Magazine.

Perry, Carletta (2012), “Student-Centered Instruction Across Disciplines.” Publication in Teaching Matters Magazine. Hampton, Virginia: Center for Teaching Excellence.

NEWSPAPER COLUMN

Artis, Carletta (2019-20), “Morning Glory.” Rivers Correctional Facility.

Artis, Carletta (2018-present), “Ask Dr. Artis Column.” The Paisano Newspaper.

Artis, Carletta (2018-present), “Ask Dr. Artis Column.” Highlights Newspaper.

Perry, Carletta (2014-present), “Q & A Bi-Weekly Column.” Suffolk News-Herald Newspaper.

Perry, Carletta (2014-present), “Q & A Bi-Weekly Column.” Tidewater News Newspaper.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Correctional Crisis Support Team
• Women of Glory Ministry
• Oak Grove Baptist Church Ministries
• SCM Vision Inc Women’s Groups
• ForKids Emergency Shelter
• Grace Place Nursing Home
• Suffolk News-Herald Newspaper
• Tidewater News Newspaper
• Windsor Weekly Newspaper
• Franklin Redevelopment. & Housing Authority
• Suffolk Redevelopment. & Housing Authority
• Chesapeake Redevelopment. & Housing Authority
• Paul D. Camp Community College
• Lighthouse Project
• Regent Alumni Committee
• Boys and Girls Club Board
• Western Tidewater Community Services Board
• Deerfield Correctional Facility
• Norfolk Police Department
• Obici Healthcare Foundation (Grant Recipient)