Kellie Forziat Pytel

Dr. Kellie Forziat Pytel serves as an Assistant Professor and Practicum and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership at Commonwealth University of PA-Lock Haven.

Education and Credentials:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pennsylvania

Research Focus: Dr. Pytel investigates military service impacts, trauma, grief, and loss across individual, family, and community contexts. Her work prioritizes enhancing counselor effectiveness and cultural competency through lived-experience integration when serving diverse populations.

Clinical Leadership: As Practicum and Internship Coordinator, she oversees clinical training placements, supervision protocols, and competency development for counseling students within accredited program frameworks.