The Laugh Therapist

Clean Humor that everyone can enjoy!

Vernard T. Hines is a native of Norfolk Virginia and a 20 year retired U.S. Army veteran. Vernard was the class clown in high school where he was voted most popular in his senior class. While in the military he was always making people laugh but never thought he was or could be a comedian. Once Vernard retired, and moved back home to Norfolk he challenged himself and took a Comedy Class at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone. He entered a contest called the clash of the comics which he took second place.

That second place finish gave him the courage to keep going. He went back the next month and won the contest. Vernard went through many names as a comedian they were Slim and Rev. Peanut Butter and Jelly. Vernard finally settled on the Laugh Therapist. The name was birthed from talking to a friend about his encounters with a therapist after returning from his 2nd tour in Iraq. Vernard realized he could turn his pain into a purpose. The Laugh Therapist is more than just a comedian he is also a motivational speaker. The Laugh Therapist has used his comedic gift not only in comedy clubs and churches but he has used his comedic gift to speak to Veteran Organizations and his local VA hospital. See the Laugh Therapist battles with PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and has become an advocate to bring awareness to veterans and civilians who battle with diagnosed and non-diagnosed PTSD.

The Laugh Therapist was blessed to have his own radio show called The Unlicensed Countdown Radio Show on KRGN FM out of Killeen TX. The Laugh Therapist has a disclaimer that as a therapist he is not licensed just medicated. The Laugh Therapist also host his own comedy shows called Kingdom Komedy. Vernard has performed with such comedians as Griff from the Erica Campbell morning show, Small Fire, Hamburger, Jason Earls, Nikita B, Antione Scott and so many more. Laughter has been and will continue to be his THERAPY.