Education

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands

• Education Specialist in Counseling, Southeast Missouri State University

• Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Southeast Missouri State University

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University

Dissertation

• The Role of Mental Health Counseling in 21st Century Policing

Licensure and Certifications

• Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor

• National Certified Counselor

Courses Taught

• Counseling Orientation and Ethics, Career Development, Assessment in Counseling, Counseling Research Methods and Program Evaluation, Mental Health Systems and Prevention, Marriage and Family Counseling, Internship in Mental Health Counseling

Research Interests

• Mental health resources for law enforcement officers and their families

• Ethical use of AI in qualitative research

• Advanced Counseling and Psychopharmacology

Professional Interests

• Clinical work with first responders, veterans, and families

• Supervision of Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselors

• Advocacy for mental health awareness and access

Professional Organizations

• National Board for Certified Counselors

• American Counseling Association

• Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society