Meet the Team
Dr. Tennyson Smith II
President of Vital 2 Life
Dr. Tennyson Smith is the Co-Founder of Vital 2 Life. He knew many years back that God was calling him into counseling but it was not until tragedy struck his family that God began to reveal His plan to him. Tennyson began Vital 2 Life in November of 2019. He earned his Ph.D in Clinical Christian Counseling and holds an MBA in Human Resources.
Tennyson Smith’s Education and Pastoral Counseling Credentials Include:
- BA Merchandising Minor in Marketing – Indiana University
- MBA in Human Resources – Liberty University
- Ph.D in Clinical Christian Counseling – Florida Theological Seminary
- National Christian Counselors Association Certified Temperament Counselor
- National Christian Counselors Association Advanced Certified Licensed Pastoral Counselor
- National Christian Counselors Association Clinical Supervisor
- Ordained as a minister in the State of Texas
National Christian Counselors Association Faith-Based Board Certification:
- Marriage & Family Counseling
- Group Counseling
Professional Affiliations:
- Member National Christian Counselors Association
- Business Honor Society
Minister Meka Smith
Vice President of Vital 2 Life
Minister Meka Smith is the Co-Founder of Vital 2 Life. She, like her husband, Tennyson, knew many years back that God was calling her into counseling but it was not until tragedy struck their family that God began to reveal His plan to her.
Meka is a registered nurse and provides hospice care. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Trauma and Crisis. She specializes in trauma and crisis, young adults, marriage counseling, and women’s counseling.
Meka Smith’s Education and Pastoral Counseling Credentials Include:
- BA in Respiratory Therapy- Indiana University
- BS-RN- University Of Houston
- MA in Pastoral Counseling
- National Christian Counselors Association Certified Temperament Counselor
- National Christian Counselors Association Licensed Pastoral Counselor
- Ordained as a minister in the State of Texas
Professional Affiliations:
- Member National Christian Counselors Association
