articles on diverse topics related to counseling. She has extensive applied experience working with adults, adolescents, children, inmates, domestic violence offenders, and culturally diverse populations in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis management, and intervention. Dr. Haley’s research interests include multicultural issues in teaching and counseling, personality development over the life span, personality disorders, the psychology of criminal and serial offenders, trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder, bias and racism, and social justice issues.
Richard J. Hazler, PhD, LPC, is professor of counselor education at The Pennsylvania State University. He is known for work in the areas of peer-on-peer abuse, youth violence, humanistic approaches to counseling, and counselor education. Professional work with youth began as an elementary school teacher and later as a school counselor and counselor in a university, the Army, a prison, and private practice. During 34 years as a counselor educator, Dr. Hazler’s research and experience have resulted in a wealth of journal articles, book chapters, and books. Some recent books on counseling youth include Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Interventions for Bullying and Victimization and Helping in the Hallways: Expanding Your Influence Potential (2nd ed.). A sample of books for counseling students and professionals includes The Therapeutic Environment, The Emerging Professional Counselor: Student Dreams to Professional Realities (2nd ed.), and Everything You Never Learned in Graduate School: A Survival Guide for Therapists. Dr. Hazler has a long history of serving the profession as president of state and national and professional organizations, including Chi Sigma Iota, the Association for Humanistic Education and Development, the Kentucky Counseling Association, and the Ohio Counseling Association.
Barbara Herlihy, PhD, NCC, is professor in practice and counselor education and supervision doctoral program director at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is also professor emeritus in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of New Orleans. She is an ACA Fellow. A prolific writer, she is coauthor (with Gerald Corey and with Theodore Remley) of three current books on counselor ethics and coeditor (with Cassie Storlie) of a fourth book. She has authored or coauthored approximately 100 journal articles and book chapters, primarily on ethics, social justice, and feminist therapy. She currently serves as associate editor for ethics for the journal Counseling and Values. She has served twice as chair of the ACA Ethics Committee. She is a past recipient of the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Courtland Lee Social Justice Award and the ACES Distinguished Mentor Award. In recent years, she has become passionate about furthering the globalization of the counseling profession and has presented seminars and workshops across the United States and in other countries.
Adrianne L. Johnson, PhD, is an associate professor in the clinical mental health counseling program at Wright State University. Dr. Johnson is the executive editor for the Journal of Counseling Practice and has served as the president of the Ohio Counseling Association. She was awarded the National Advocacy Award by ACA in 2019 for her work with mental health legislation and counselor parity.
Kirsten W. Murray, PhD, is professor and chair of the Department of Counseling at the University of Montana. Her areas of interest and specialty include couple and family counseling, clinical supervision, and qualitative research. She has practiced clinically for 17 years, taught for 14, and is the author of the 2019 book Strong Couples: Basic Skills that Elicit Connection and Transform Relationships.
Kimberly Nelson, PhD, LPC, ACC, RYT, is core faculty in the clinical mental health counseling program at Walden University and is the lead faculty for couples and family counseling. Dr. Nelson received her master’s degree in psychology from Eastern Washington University and her PhD in counselor education and supervision from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Nelson is a licensed professional counselor; approved clinical supervisor; chartered psychologist in Alberta, Canada; and a disaster mental health volunteer for the American Red Cross. Her 25 years of experience in higher education are varied, including several years of teaching at traditional universities, with the last 17 years spent teaching exclusively in online graduate programs accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs. Her clinical work is diverse and includes community mental health, private practice, and assessment and counseling in schools from K–12. Her teaching and research interests include counselor wellness, mindfulness, therapeutic yoga, couples, and supervision. In addition to her teaching, she maintains a small private practice in Austin, Texas.
Rhemma D. Payne, MA, LMHC, NCC, ACS, is a doctoral candidate and contributing faculty at Walden University in the School of Counseling. Ms. Payne serves in a clinical capacity as therapist and owner in private practice, in leadership capacity as cocurator of Tapestry: Sister Circle mentorship group, and in service capacity as membership coordinator of Chi Sigma Iota–Omega Zeta chapter and secretary of the Monroe County women’s commission. Ms. Payne is a 2020 recipient of the National Board for Certified Counselors Foundation’s doctoral fellowship, awarded $20,000 for her service and commitment to serving underrepresented populations through research, practice, and advocacy.
Pamela G. Riley, PhD, NCC, LBS, LPC, received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her undergraduate degree with a major in sociology and a double minor in criminal justice and history. She completed her PhD in counselor education and supervision at Walden University. She is a licensed behavior specialist and licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She also has a certification in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Riley has previous experience with children’s mental health service delivery in homes, schools, and the community. She works with others in a private practice and does outpatient therapy as well as medical-necessity psychological evaluations and psychological assessments. She also supervises master’s-level clinicians working toward licensure in Pennsylvania. Dr. Riley is just starting her own counseling practice, Empowerment With Grace, LLC. She has a passion for advocacy and for coaching and empowering others to self-advocate. She has presented at national and regional counseling conferences, and she has published in scholarly journals. Her research interests include Asperger’s syndrome, autism, trauma, and social justice issues.
Sidney L. Shaw, EdD, is a clinical professional counselor and core faculty at Walden University in the School of Counseling. He has been a mental health counselor since 2002, working with adults, adolescents, and families. His clinical experience includes working in rural community mental health in Alaska, school counseling, adventure-based counseling, medical clinic settings for Native peoples, private practice, and as a mental health consultant for Job Corps. He has conducted trainings and presentations at national, regional, state, and local levels. His research interests include feedback-informed counseling, common factors, multicultural counseling, suicide assessment, and counselor self-efficacy and self-assessment. He is a published author in peer-reviewed journals, including The Family Journal, Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, and Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. He has also published several articles in Counseling Today and codeveloped a professional training video on the topic of multicultural orientation in counseling.
Ann Vernon, PhD, is a professor emerita at the University of Northern Iowa, where she served as coordinator of the school and mental health counseling programs for many years. She also had a private practice, specializing in counseling children and adolescents. Dr. Vernon has published 23 books, as well as numerous chapters and articles. She is past president of the Albert Ellis Institute and is considered a leading expert on applications of rational emotive behavior therapy with youth. Currently, she is an international consultant, offering rational emotive behavior therapy trainings in various parts of the world. Dr. Vernon received the Distinguished Professional Service Award from ACES in 2019.
Cirecie A. West-Olatunji, PhD, is the Melba Fortuné Martinez Endowed Professor in the counselor education program and director of the Center for Traumatic Stress Research at Xavier University
