Barbara van Ingen

Barbara van Ingen, PhD, serves as the Vice-President Academic & Provost at Concordia University of Edmonton, overseeing all academic affairs, academic support services, and research initiatives. Concurrently, she holds an adjunct faculty appointment at City University of Seattle where she teaches graduate-level courses CPC 654 and CPC 655 in the Counseling Psychology program. As a Registered Psychologist, her professional identity bridges academic leadership and clinical practice.

Her research and professional focus centers on Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology, emphasizing practitioner-based, theory-in-action methodologies. Dr. van Ingen prioritizes experiential learning frameworks where theoretical orientations are implemented through supervised practice, fostering clinical mastery and preparation for independent professional work. Her approach integrates active modeling, guided inquiry, and collaborative student development.

Dr. van Ingen's teaching philosophy explicitly centers on a 'practitioner-based, theory-in-action approach' where she models techniques, engages in reflective inquiry, and supports students through their clinical skill development journey. She emphasizes creating a supportive environment for students to implement theoretical frameworks while progressing toward professional autonomy in psychological practice.

As an academic administrator and educator, she contributes significantly to psychology education infrastructure though specific research grants or collaborative projects are not detailed in available sources. Her dual roles demonstrate commitment to both institutional academic leadership and hands-on clinical training.