LaShauna Dean

Professor • Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies

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Dr. LaShauna Dean has worked in the field of mental health counseling for over seven years in a variety of roles. She has worked with clients diagnosed with Axis I and II disorders as a counselor, substance abuse clinician, case manager, crisis intervention worker, and intake/assessment clinician. Dr. Dean is a Nationally Certified Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia, Master Addictions Counselor, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. Dr. Dean is an active member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society and is a published author and researcher.

Professional Interests

Dr. Dean’s current research agenda centers on the areas of substance abuse and addiction. She is specifically interested in helping counseling students and beginning counselors build self-efficacy in treating clients with various addictions. Dr. Dean is also interested in social justice research, diversity and communication research, and research design and methodology.

Degrees

PhD Counselor Education and Supervision, Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Specialization

Mental Health Counseling, Addictions, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Licenses and Certifications

06/30/2013
Licensed Professional Counselor, Board of Marriage & Family Therapy State

The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential identifies those mental health professionals who have met national professional supervision standards. 12/31/2013
Approved Clinical Supervisor , Center for Credentialing & Education National

The National Certified Counselor (NCC) is the premier certification for the counseling profession. Holding the NCC demonstrates to colleagues and the public that you have voluntarily met high national standards for the practice of counseling. 04/30/2010
National Certified Counselor , National Board of Certified Counselors National

The MAC credential reflects a commitment of the highest ethical standards for Substance Use Disorder/Addiction professionals. 09/30/2016
Master Addictions Counselor , National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National

Representative Publications

Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders; Treating Those with Mental Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach to Case Conceptualization and Treatment; Pearson; 2019
https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/program/Kress-Treating-Those-with-Mental-Disorders-A-Comprehensive-Approach-to-Case-Conceptualization-and-Treatment-with-Enhanced-Pearson-e-Text-Access-Card-Package-2nd-Edition/PGM1797593.html?tab=order

Empowering older adults through resources; Association for Specialists in Group Work; 2015

Journey toward sobriety collage; Association for Specialists in Group Work; 2015

Motivational interviewing; SAGE; 2015

Notable Courses Taught

Addictions Across the Lifespan
Foundations of Mental Health II

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