Coordinator of Clinical Experiences, Associate Professor Education , Clinical Mental Health Program
Rebekah Byrd, PhD, LPC(TN), LCMHC(NC), NCC, ACS, RPT-S is Coordinator of Clinical Experiences and Associate Professor in the online Education Clinical Mental Health Program at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Byrd has almost 20 years experience in the mental health field and has been a counselor educator for almost 10 years. Dr. Byrd is a professional school counselor, clinical supervisor and registered play therapist. Prior to SHU, Dr. Byrd was program coordinator and associate professor in the department of Counseling and Human Services at East Tennessee State University. She has also worked as a counselor in private practice, public and elementary/middle school settings. Dr. Byrd's research interests are Alderian theory, children and adolescent, school counseling, play therapy, social justice/multicultural concerns and women's wellness.
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About Rebekah J. Byrd
Rebekah Byrd, PhD, LPC(TN), LCMHC(NC), NCC, ACS, RPT-S is Coordinator of Clinical Experiences and Associate Professor in the online Education Clinical Mental Health Program at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Byrd has almost 20 years experience in the mental health field and has been a counselor educator for almost 10 years. Dr. Byrd is a professional school counselor, clinical supervisor and registered play therapist. Prior to SHU, Dr. Byrd was program coordinator and associate professor in the department of Counseling and Human Services at East Tennessee State University. She has also worked as a counselor in private practice, public and elementary/middle school settings. Dr. Byrd's research interests are Alderian theory, children and adolescent, school counseling, play therapy, social justice/multicultural concerns and women's wellness.
| 2022 - Present | Coordinator of Clinical Experiences and Associate Professor, Sacred Heart University ‐ Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2009 | Safe Space Training: Evaluating the Effects on Professional School Counselors and School Counseling Trainees |
| Association for Counselor Education and Supervision | |
| $1,183 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Present | Member, American Counseling Association | Present | Member, American School Counseling Association | Present | Member, Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Advocacy Committee | Present | Member, Association for Play Therapy | Present | Member, Center for the Study of Empathic Therapy, Education, and Living | Present | Member, National Organization of Human Services | Present | Member, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology | Present | Chair, TACES By-laws Committee | Present | Member, Tennessee Counseling Association | Present | Co-Chair, Tennessee Counseling Association Graduate Student Presentation Committee | Present | Editorial Board Member, Tennessee Counseling Association Journal | Present | Member, The Professional Counselor Outstanding Scholar Award Committee | Present | Editorial Board Member, The Professional Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors | Present | Treasurer, Watauga Counseling Association |
Honors and Awards
- 2001 - Who’s Who among University Students (The National Dean’s List)
- 2006-2007 - Darden College of Education Outstanding Master’s Student in Counseling Award, Old Dominion University
- 2007-2008 - Outstanding Service to the Chapter, Omega Delta Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota International
- 2008 - Mid-Atlantic Group Psychotherapy Society Award of Student Scholarship
- 2008 - Darden College of Education Professional Development Award
- 2008 - Omega Delta Academic Excellence Scholarship Awards
- 2008 - Omega Delta Professional Development Scholarship
- 2009 - Barry Bukatman M.D. Memorial Scholarship
- 2009 - Darden College of Education Professional Development Award
- 2009 - Ohana Award given by Counselors for Social Justice
- 2009 - Young Emerging Leader Award given by Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
- 2009 - Fellow, Graduate Studies and Research Fellowship, Darden College of Education, ($5,500.00)
- 2009 - Darden College of Education Professional Development Award
- 2009 - Omega Delta Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
- 2010-2011 - Chi Sigma Iota International Leadership Fellow
- 2011-2012 - Old Dominion University Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2011-2012 - Scholarship for Ani-Care Graduate Certificate Training given by Animals and Society Institute
- 2012-2013 - Emerging Leader, North American Society of Adlerian Psychology
- 2012 - Outstanding Article of the Year Award, The Professional Counselor
- 2014 - Diversity Award, Clemmer College of Education
- 2016 - Mary Smith Arnold Anti- Oppression award given by Counselors for Social Justice
- 2016 - Honorable Mention, ALGBTIC Outstanding Research Award
- 2017 - Outstanding Teaching Award, Clemmer College of Education
Courses
- COUN 5570 - Supervised Counseling Practicum
- COUN 5430 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
- COUN 4956/5956 - Grief and Loss Issues in Counseling
- COUN 5010 - Principles and Trends of School Counseling
- ASLP 5295 - Counseling in Communicative Disorders
- COUN 5020 - School Counseling Program Leadership & MNGT
- COUN 4956/5956 - Principles of Play Therapy: Reality Based Perspective
- COUN 5810 - Psychological Assessment in Counseling
- COUN 4956/5956 - Play Therapy Interventions For Trauma and Abuse
- COUN 5563 - Advanced Counseling Techniques with Children and Adolescents
- COUN 5990 - Reading and Research
- COUN 5956/4956 - Play Therapy with Families and Individuals
- COUN 6573 - Consultation and Systemic Interventions
| August 2010 | Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education, Old Dominion University | |
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| December 2007 | Masters of Science, Education Counseling, Old Dominion University | |
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| December 2003 | Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Asheville | |
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Links
Contact Information
PO Box 70701
Johnson City, TN 37614
Office: Warf-Pickel Hall 324
Phone: 423-439-7521
Education - Clinical Mental Health Program
On-line Sacred Heart University
828-275-1402
Email: byrdr@sacredheart.edu
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