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Emily Dennis Faculty

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, The Ohio State University;
  • Master of Arts: Counseling and Art Therapy, Ursuline College;
  • Doctor of Philosophy: Counseling and Human Development Services, Kent State University

Dr. Emily L. Dennis is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Development program at Walsh University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Development Services from Kent State University. Her previous education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Ohio State University in psychology and history of art and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College. Dr. Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio, and her clinical work has focused on children, adolescents, and families across a variety of settings.

Her scholarly and clinical interests center on professional counselor identity development, relational boundaries, creativity in counseling, emotional intelligence in counselor education, and maternal mental health. She has presented at state, regional, and national conferences and actively mentors graduate student research.

Dr. Dennis previously served four years as a trustee on the Association for Creativity in Counseling board and currently serves as President-Elect of the Eastern Ohio Counseling Association, where she is committed to strengthening professional advocacy, community engagement, and continuing education opportunities for counselors across the region. She is dedicated to preparing compassionate, competent counselors who integrate creativity, reflection, and evidence-based practice in service of others.

Publications and Presentations:
Publications:

  • Dennis, E. L. (2022). Professional Counselors' Experiences and Understandings of Personal Relationship Role and Boundary Changes Following Counselor Education and Preparation [Doctoral dissertation, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1668342426984909

National Conferences:

  • Limoges, C., Peets, T. J, Emde R. J. & Dennis, E. L. (2023, May 5). Engaging Online Students in a Creative Learning Environment: The Seven C’s Approach [Webinar]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. https://acesonline.net/aces-webinar-series/
  • Dennis, E. L. (2018, September). Bridges, Walls, and Fences: Creative Interventions for
  • Exploring Ethical Boundaries in Counselor Education and Supervision. 80-Minute
  • Experiential Session at the Association for Creativity in Counseling Association Conference, Clearwater, FL.

Contact Information:

  • Office: Betzler Science Center 145
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