Jennifer Cline

Jennifer Cline is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Eastern Mennonite University's School of Social Sciences and Professions, specializing in Graduate Counseling. She holds a PhD and MA in Counselor Education from James Madison University. Her research focuses on social media's psychological impact, counseling ethics, and clinical training methodologies. Her recent work includes contributions to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Mood and Anxiety Disorders (2024) and pedagogical innovations in client conceptualization skills (2022).

Key areas of interest include the intersection of technology with mental health, counselor supervision practices, and mood disorder treatment. She has presented widely on topics like social media's effects on youth, ethical dilemmas in digital counseling, and strategies for private practice growth. Certified as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (since 2009) and Licensed Professional Counselor (since 2003), she emphasizes practical clinical applications in her work.

Her publications span journals like the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision and Counseling Today. She has developed training programs for clinical supervisors and presented at conferences including the Virginia Counselors Association and Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Her work bridges theoretical counseling frameworks with contemporary societal challenges posed by emerging technologies.