Kody Roper

Kody Roper is an Assistant Professor and Field Experience Coordinator for the Counseling and Career Development master's program at Colorado State University's School of Education. He oversees the Counseling and Career Development Practicum Clinic and supervises counseling internships and practicums. He is a National Board-Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and Wyoming, specializing in trauma, interpersonal violence, and mental health advocacy.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Wyoming
• M.Ed. in Education and Human Resource Studies (Counseling and Career Development), Colorado State University
• B.A. in Psychology, Fort Lewis College

His research focuses on counseling survivors of interpersonal violence, trauma's impact on wellness and career paths, and advocacy/prevention programming. Clinical specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, sexual violence, and play therapy (Adlerian/Child-Centered).

• Awards:
• 2024: Early Career Teaching Excellence Award (CSU School of Education)
• 2024: Outstanding Teaching Award (Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education)
• 2023: SafeZone Training
• 2020: J.R. MacNeel Award (Wyoming Counseling Association)

He coordinates field experiences for students and operates the Practicum Clinic, emphasizing hands-on training and community engagement. His work blends clinical practice with systemic advocacy against interpersonal violence.