The CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares students using the fundamentals of counseling theory and practice in an experiential and interpersonal learning environment. Our aim is to train professional counselors with a sound foundation in ethical behavior, counseling theories, contemporary research, and professional skills, creating a knowledge base and capacity for thinking that can be translated into effective counseling practice with children, adults, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. We strive to guide our students to become more self-aware and self-reflective as they hone their intellectual, interpersonal, and counseling skills. We encourage critical thinking, emphasize professional integrity, and foster a commitment to mental health advocacy as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.


Meet the Faculty

Ellen Behrens, Ph.D

Ellen Behrens, Ph.D


Professor

Bill Bynum, MA

Bill Bynum, MA


Associate Professor

Katie Christensen

Katie Christensen


Assistant Professor

Chris Davids

Chris Davids


Associate Professor

Trevor Earl

Trevor Earl


Adjunct

Anna Lieber

Anna Lieber


Clinical Director

Patrick McMillion

Patrick McMillion


Assistant Professor

Alex White

Alex White


Adjunct


Contact Admissions

For questions and information related to admissions, please contact the program's enrollment coordinator in the Graduate Admissions Office:

  • Rebecca Riley

    Rebecca Riley


    • FULL-TIME Staff
    • Senior Assistant Dir. Adult Learning & Graduate Admissions

    B.S. University of Utah



    Phone: 801.832.2220

    Email:  rriley@westminsteru.edu

    Office Location: Converse Hall Main


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