Dr. Claudia Weese

Assistant Clinical Professor

 

Education

May 2016

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision
Certificate: Preparing the Future Professoriate
Virginia Tech (CACREP accredited)
Blacksburg, VA

December 2009

Master of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clemson University (CACREP accredited)
Clemson, SC

May 2007

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor, Oklahoma

National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors (2009-Present)

Teaching Experience

Summer 2018 - Present

Assistant Clinical Professor, Wichita State University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Courses Taught: Counseling Techniques, Psychopathology and the DSM, Practicum II, Internship

 

Fall 2016 - Summer 2018

Assistant Professor, Northeastern State University
Psychology and Counseling
Courses Taught: Counseling Theories, Professionalism and Ethics, Group Counseling, Practicum I, Practicum II, Counseling Research, Counseling Supervision, Human Sexuality, Diversity

 

Summer 2016 - Summer 2017

Adjunct Professor, Oklahoma State University
Counseling and Counseling Psychology
Course Taught: Career Counseling

 

Summer 2017

Adjunct Professor, Buena Vista University
Counseling Program
Course Taught: Diversity and Multiculturalism

Research

In Progress

The Recovery Process of LGBQ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Co-Investigator, currently in the recruitment phase

 

In Progress

Examining Counselors Ideal Connection with Supervisors and Clients
Co-Investigator, currently in the recruitment phase

 

Spring 2016

Dissertation: Investigating the Relationships between Supervisor Multicultural Competence, Satisfaction and Working Alliance
Principal Investigator

 

Fall 2015

LGBTQ+ Engaged Scholarship Network
Interdisciplinary Research Team Member

Publications and Presentations
  • Lawson, G., Cook, R., Howell, C. (2016). Trauma and stress-related disorders. In B. Flamez & C. Sheperis (Eds.), Diagnosing children and adolescents: A guide for mental health professionals. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons Publishing.
  • Westcott, J., Weese, C., Carver, C. (2018, October). Developing advocacy competencies in counseling graduate students. Roundtable presentation at North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Cleveland, OH.
  • Weese, C. (2018, June). Suicide Risk Assessment, Safety Planning, and Prevention. Invited speaker at seminar given at the Kansas Counselors Association Conference. Wichita, KS.
  • Weese, C. (2018, February). Examining the use of mindfulness in group class on levels of empathy and hope. Education session at Association of Group Work Conference. Savannah, GA.
  • Biddle, K., Cook, R., Weese, C. (2016, October). Developing a healing arts training program: A strategic approach to addressing community needs. Poster Presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. New Orleans, LA.
  • Cook, R. and Howell, C. (2015, October). Doctoral Student leadership: It’s more than a dissertation. Roundtable Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Howell, C. and Cook, R. (2015, October). A global lens of higher education: Leading as counselor educators. Roundtable Presentation at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Howell, C. (2015, June). A global university: To whom is it accountable? Presentation at the Embassy of Switzerland. Washington, D.C.
  • Howell, C. and Cook, R. (2015, March). You are here and now: Using mindfulness practices to enhance graduate student wellness. Presentation at the Virginia Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Harrisonburg, VA.
  • Howell, C. and Welfare, L.E. (2015, February). Future faculty: Teaching them how to teach. Poster Presentation at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg, VA.
  • Howell, C., Haynes, J., & Doyle, K. (2015, February). The impact of generational characteristics on student learning. Poster presentation at the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy. Blacksburg, VA.
  • Jordan, M.E. and Howell, C. (2014, October). Preparing clinical mental health counselors to advocate for social justice. Roundtable presentation at the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference. Birmingham, AL.
  • Weese, A.P and Howell, C. (2014, September). I’m an Athlete, I’m Sorry: Discussion of Stereotypes and Apologetic Behavior in Female Athletes. Accepted presentation at the Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling Conference. New Orleans, LA.
  • Howell, C. (2014, June). Generation and the working alliance. Presentation at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision. Long Island, NY.
Counseling Experience

August 2017 - August 2018

Private Practitioner
Stillwater, OK

January 2014 - May 2016

Staff Counselor, Cook Counseling Center
Virginia Tech

August 2014 - May 2016

Community Based Counselor, National Counseling Group
Christiansburg, VA

August 2014 - December 2014

Group Counselor, Roanoke Diversity Center
Roanoke, VA

April 2010 - April 2013

Mental Health Counselor, Generations Group Home
Fountain Inn, SC

Professional Service

Present

Editorial Review Board Member: Peer Reviewer
The Professional Counselor

Fall 2014 - Spring 2016

ALGBTIC State Branch Secretary
Virginia

Professional Affiliations
  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues In Counseling
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Association for Specialists in Group Work
  • Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
  • Chi Sigma Iota
  • Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision