Education

Degrees

• DSW – Walden University
• MSSW – University of Texas at Arlington
• B.S. – Pre-Professional Counseling, SAGU
• AA – Biblical Studies, SAGU
• AA – Psychology, SAGU

Biography

Professional Experience: 17 years in the mental health field. Currently licensed as a Board Approved LCSW Supervisor through the state of Texas. Served as an Administrator of a for-profit hospital along with other roles within the same agency for a total of 7 years in direct practice settings.  Served in various roles for a community mental health authority, providing crisis services and clinical oversight for 9+ years. Since 2020, served as a City Councilman, Juvenile Court Liaison, and City Financial Officer for the City of Oak Leaf.  Dr. Godsby also speaks and provides training on the topics of self-care, compassion fatigue, empathy, trauma-informed care, suicide, and mental health care.