W&M Counselor Education Program

08/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Spencer Allison, EdS, NCC, doctoral candidate in Counselor Education at William & Mary's School of Education, on receiving a $2,000 Graduate Student Grant from the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES)!

The grant supports Spencer's dissertation, in which he is developing and validating a scale measuring school counselors' self-efficacy in implementing su***de postvention and response services.

This is important work. Spencer's scale is designed to inform graduate and post-graduate training and professional development in postvention, strengthen advocacy for su***de-specific crisis protocols in schools and for appropriate school counseling roles in crisis response, and give researchers a measurement tool in an area that badly needs one.

We are proud to see our doctoral students taking on questions that matter this much. Congratulations, Spencer -- Go Tribe! 👏

06/22/2026

Looking to strengthen your skills in LGBTGEQIAP+ affirming counseling?

The William & Mary School of Education offers a low-cost, accessible and research-based training designed for mental health professionals, counselors-in-training and early career counselors.

Research shows participants report increased clinical preparedness, enhanced knowledge and valuable opportunities for self-reflection after completing the training.

✔ 6 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education credits for practicing counselors
✔ Online and accessible
✔ Evidence-based content informed by research

Register today: https://lnkd.in/eeEmSPCY

Current students are eligible for 60% off. Email [email protected] from your .edu account and include a copy of your student ID to receive a discount code.

Learn more about the research behind the training:
• https://lnkd.in/et3q9TTe
• https://lnkd.in/eE9ubX4v

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06/15/2026

📣 Residency Opportunity for Recent Graduates!
Coral Cove Counseling, LLC — a growing outpatient mental health practice serving clients across Virginia — is looking for Residents in Counseling who've finished their graduate program and are working toward independent licensure.
What you'll get:

✅ Build your own caseload and provide direct client care

✅ Supervision in a structured, supportive, and collaborative environment

✅ Virtual opportunities (in-person also available, but limited due to office space)

About the supervisor:

Dr. Maureen Kelly, Psy.D., LPC-S, brings 25+ years in the mental health field and a passion for developing the next generation of clinicians.

How to apply:

📩 Send a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]

✏️ Subject line: "Residency Application"

📝 You must have your Resident in Counseling license in place before your start date.

Timeline:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For Summer 2026 openings, materials are due by June 15, 2026. Interviews happen as strong applications come in.

Know a recent or upcoming grad who'd be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! 💙

05/19/2026

Congratulations, Minnie — representing the PhD Counseling Tribe! 🔥🌈🎉

Graduates and members of the William & Mary community were recognized at the 2026 commencement with awards for their dedication to the university and its values.

05/14/2026

Join Dr. Martin’s webinar on May 29th from 12-1PM.

Join Jessica Martin, clinical associate professor in counselor education and online counseling program director, for a webinar on “Effective Feedback and Evaluation in Counselor Education” on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.

To register, please visit https://go.wm.edu/02sds3

05/13/2026

Dr. Hartzell in the house — Congratulations on successfully defending your dissertation!!

04/07/2026

William & Mary's Counselor Education programs earned national recognition, ranking 13th in the nation according to the latest U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings — released today.

This achievement reflects the dedication, scholarship, and heart that our students, alumni, and faculty bring to the work every single day. From the classroom to the field, everyone in this community plays a role in making this program exceptional.

It truly takes a Tribe. 🟢💛

University’s counselor education, constitutional and criminal law programs among the top 20 in the nation.

03/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating Yi-Yun (Minnie) Tsai for successfully defending her dissertation on March 20. Her study is “The use of tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) group counseling to support elementary school students who have experienced bullying: A mixed-methods case study." Her dissertation committee included Leandra Parris, Jaimie Stickl Haugen and Elizabeth Burgin. Congratulations, Dr. Tsai!

03/24/2026

On March 20, Glory Munthali successfully defended her dissertation study, "Exploring Help-Seeking Behaviors Related to Binge Drinking Among Malawian International Students in U.S. Higher Education: A Interpretive Phenomenological Study.” Her dissertation committee included Spencer Niles, Rick Gressard and Yoon Suh Moh. Congratulations, Dr. Munthali!