Brenda Everett, PhD
Assistant Professor
Professional Highlights
- Certified National Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
- Approved Licensed Professional Counselor,West Virginia Board of Examiners for Counseling
- Licensed Professional Counselor, West Virginia Board of Examiners for Counseling
Degrees
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Duquesne University
- M.A., Counseling, West Virginia University
Awards
- Molly Pitcher Award for Service (2024)
- Richard Duncan Memorial Scholarship Award, Duquesne University (2023)
Areas of Expertise
- Professional Identity Development
- Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement & Family Members
- Trauma, Crisis, Critical Stress Debriefing and Psychological First Aid
- Competencies in Group Work
Research Interests
- Professional Development of Counselors
- Trauma-Informed Practices of Counselors
- Group work Counseling Competencies
- Social Determinants in Rural Areas
- Clinical Supervision
- Culturally Responsive Trauma and Crisis Counseling Practices working with Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement
Certifications
- Certified National Counselor
- Certified Trauma Therapist
Committees and Memberships
- Member, Research Committee, Association of Specialists in Group Work
- Board Member, President Elect-Elect, Communications Chair, West Virginia Counseling Association
- Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Member, Military and Government Counseling Association
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Brenda Everett is an Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling and Well-Being. With over 20 years of professional experience, she has served diverse populations across the military, the Department of Veterans Affairs, higher education, non-profit agencies, and group and individual private practice. Prior to her current role, Dr. Everett worked at Northwestern University, Duquesne University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College, contributing her expertise to a variety of academic and professional settings.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and dedicated counselor educator, Dr. Everett specializes in fostering agency within counselor education. She empowers students and supervisees to take ownership of their learning and professional development through trauma-informed and culturally inclusive approaches. By encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves into their work and develop self-efficacy, she helps them confidently navigate their professional identity formation.
Dr. Everett reflects a deep commitment to advancing excellence in both counseling practice and education through teaching, research, advocacy, service and leadership while fostering innovation and growth within the counseling profession.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and dedicated counselor educator, Dr. Everett specializes in fostering agency within counselor education. She empowers students and supervisees to take ownership of their learning and professional development through trauma-informed and culturally inclusive approaches. By encouraging individuals to bring their authentic selves into their work and develop self-efficacy, she helps them confidently navigate their professional identity formation.
Dr. Everett reflects a deep commitment to advancing excellence in both counseling practice and education through teaching, research, advocacy, service and leadership while fostering innovation and growth within the counseling profession.
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