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The Counseling Division
The Counseling Division
Vision: At the heart of our division lies a profound commitment to nurturing knowledge, developing clinical skills, fostering growth, and empowering our students as social justice advocates. Every endeavor within our counseling division resonates outward, shaping the educational experience and enriching the lives of our students (and ultimately, the clients they will serve). In our pursuit of excellence, inclusivity is not merely a goal but a guiding principle. We believe that true excellence can only be achieved when every individual is empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives. Through intentional programming, culturally responsive teaching practices, and ongoing dialogue, we strive to create an environment where diversity is not only embraced but celebrated as a source of strength and resilience. Like concentric circles expanding outward, every action we take sends forth waves of positive change, shaping the educational landscape and empowering students to become agents of social transformation. Together, we stand at the forefront of a movement for inclusive excellence, guided by our shared values and unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Counseling Division Structure
Counseling Division Structure
For more information on the counseling faculty at Antioch University, please see the University's faculty directory.
The Counseling Division serves over 800 students throughout the country and internationally across the programs listed in the diagram above. To best support these programs, in January of 2024, a Divisional Leadership Council was brought together to create a student-centered leadership structure for the division and to support divisional transitions and efforts.
The Leadership Council's report can be found here, as well as summarized in the presentation to the left.
Following that report and presentation, a follow-up implementation report was sent in September of 2024. This document outlines a vision for the structure of theCounseling Division to transition into a synergetic offering of counselor education programs that center student experience and principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). This report outlines the progress made in the implementation of this strategic plan in its first 6 months, covering the completion of Phase 1 (development of the structure) and Phase 2 (filling leadership positions, developing councils, aligning processes). This report provides an overview of the achievements and challenges faced during Phases 1 and 2 of the implementation process.
The full implementation report can be found here.
Counseling Division Leadership Roles
Counseling Division Leadership Roles
Divisional Dean
Cathy Lounsbury, EdD, LCPC
Assistant Deans
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Curriculum, Practices, and Innovation:: Grey Nelei, PhD, LPCC-S
Faculty: Ryan Liberati, PhD, LPC
Chair
Divisional Chair : Misty Grant, PhD, CMHC-S, NCC, ACS
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Program Directors
Weekend Programs (Seattle, Keene, Midwest):
Student Support, Seattle Weekend Delivery: Evan Woodall, PhD, LPC-S
Curriculum, Seattle Weekend Delivery: Nick Erber-Lapierre, PhD, LMHC
Keene Weekend Delivery: TBD
Midwest Weekend Delivery: Becky Morrissey, PhD, LPCD-S
Low Residency Programs (Structured, Flexible):
Curriculum, Low-Residency: Erica Wade, Ph.D., LCPC
Curriculum, Low-Residency : Rebecca Scherer, Ph.D., LCPC
Student Success: Lena Big Crow-Abourezk, Ph.D., LMHC
First Year Experience, Kevin Kusy, interim
CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration: Amy Morrison, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC, Beth Donahue, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC
CMHC, Drama Therapy Concentration: Maggie Yowell Wilson, LMHC
School Counseling: Michele Pinellas, EdD, ACS
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Clinical Directors
Low-Residency: Deb Smith, PhD, LPC, Erin Berzins, PhD, LMHC
Keene Weekend Delivery: Cecily Moore, PhD, LMHC
Seattle Weekend Delivery: Shakesha Costict, PhD, LMHC
Art Therapy Concentration: Beth Donahue, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC
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Accreditation Team: Tiffany Henderson, PhD, LPC-S, Jamie Bower, PhD, NCC
Admissions Coordinator: Saneik Smalls, EdD, Bernell Elzey Jr, PhD, LPC, Martina Bauer, PhD, LMHC
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PhD, CES
Program Director, Najla Hrustanović, PhD, LMHC, LPC
Clinical Director: Keiko Sano, PhD, LMHC
Research Director: Stephanie Thorson-Olesen, PhD
Certificate Coordinators
Trauma Certificate: Patty Liu
Multicultural Certificate: Lena Big Crow-Abourezk
Latinx Certificate: Ana Guadalupe Reyes
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate: Natashia Collins, Erin Berzins
Addictions Certificate: Emily Baker
Neurodiversity Certificate: Johnny Spangler, Evan Woodall
School Counseling Certificate: Kevin Kusy
Counseling Military Personnel Certificate: TBD
Applied Advocacy Certificate: TBD
Please review the Faculty Directory for bios of our faculty members.
Counseling Division Certificates and Coordinators:
Certificate / concentration Coordinators
Trauma Certificate: Peihsuan Patty Liu
Military Certificate: TBD
Multicultural and Latinx Certificates: Lena Big Crow-Abourezk, Ana Guadalupe Reyes
Addictions Certificate: Emily Baker
Neurodiversity Certificate: Johnny Spangler, Evan Woodall
Perinatal Mental Health Certificate: Erin Berzins. Natashia Collins
School Counseling Certificate: Kevin Kusy
Applied Advocacy Certificate: TBD
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