David Emil Martinson

David Emil Martinson, Ph.D., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Immaculata University. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of South Carolina (2012) and an M.Ed. from the same institution (1996). His professional credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Martinson specializes in:

• Crisis intervention and trauma counseling
• Family systems therapy
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Clinical supervision methodologies
• Grief counseling strategies

His publications and presentations focus on clinical supervision frameworks, trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and opioid crisis interventions. Research consistently emphasizes feedback-driven approaches, transcultural collaboration, and systemic treatment models across diverse clinical settings.

Grants awarded include:

• Creating a Collegiate Recovery Program (Independence Blue Cross Foundation, 2023)
• Opioid Prevention in Higher Education (Pennsylvania Department of Drugs and Alcohol, 2019)

As Field Site Coordinator for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and Faculty Advisor for Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society, he oversees clinical training and professional development initiatives. Active in ACA, ACES, NARACES, and NAADAC, he regularly presents at international conferences.