Jessica Reno Burkholder

Dr. Jessica Reno Burkholder is an Associate Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Addiction Counseling department at Emory & Henry College, within the School of Health Sciences. She holds licensure as a professional counselor in Virginia and New Jersey, and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). Her research focuses on ethical development and training of counselors, alongside clinical expertise in trauma counseling and EMDR therapy.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Kent State University (Kent, Ohio)
• M.A. in Community Counseling, Denver Seminary (Denver, Colorado)
• B.S. in Organization Behavior Management and Human Resources Management, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)

Professional Experience:

• Full-time faculty at Georgian Court University (2011–2016) and Monmouth University (2016–2021)
• 18+ years of clinical experience in community mental health agencies, college counseling centers, hospitals, schools, and private practice

Research Focus: Dr. Burkholder’s work emphasizes ethical practices in counseling, trauma-informed care, and advancing counselor training methodologies. Her clinical practice integrates evidence-based approaches like EMDR to address complex trauma cases.

Contact: Located at the Emory & Henry University Health Sciences Campus, Marion, VA 24354.