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Janesta Nairn

Janesta Nairn, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, CPAS, is an adjunct faculty member at Rasmussen University, where she teaches a variety of courses in the Schools of Justice Studies and Human Services. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and has extensive experience in both the juvenile justice and mental health counseling fields. Currently, she serves as the Certification Board Chair for the Clinical Certification Association of Licensed Professionals (CCALP).

A social worker and social services assistant talk in their office

Human Services vs. Social Work: A Brief Comparison

Janesta Nairn | 12.18.2025

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