Joseph Waters

Joseph Waters serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology at Indiana University Kokomo and actively contributes to the Academic Affairs Speakers Bureau. His professional focus centers on mental health counseling with specialized expertise in substance abuse treatment, addiction recovery frameworks, and veterans' psychological care.

Professor Waters' research and professional interests encompass critical domains in clinical psychology:

• Mental Health Counseling methodologies for diverse populations
• Substance Abuse and Addiction treatment protocols
• Veterans' Mental Health support systems
• Counseling Communication Skills development
• Media representation analysis of addiction narratives

He delivers evidence-based presentations exploring historical addiction concepts, media portrayals in film/television, and current U.S. substance abuse epidemiology. His practical workshops train professionals in active listening techniques and perspective-taking strategies essential for therapeutic effectiveness. Through the Speakers Bureau, Professor Waters extends his clinical expertise to broader educational and community contexts at Indiana University.