Dawn Wirick

Dawn Wirick, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Program at West Coast University. Her career focuses on integrating counseling methodologies with clinical practices for chronic conditions and family dynamics.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The University of Akron
• M.A. in Community Counseling from Ashland University
• B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from Ashland University

Dr. Wirick’s research emphasizes family therapy, chronic pain management, and technology-assisted counseling. Her work explores how cognitive-behavioral and motivational interviewing techniques can address spillover effects of chronic illness on families. She has presented extensively at conferences like the International Association of Marriage and Family Counseling (IAMFC), focusing on veterans’ mental health and teletherapy innovations.