Leo A. Gonzalez, Jr.

Dr. Leo A. Gonzalez, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at St. John’s University’s School of Education. A double alumnus of St. John’s, he holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the university, alongside a Ph.D. in Counseling from Oregon State University. He is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor (NY), Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), and holds National Board Certification (NCC).

His clinical experience includes roles at the Percy Ellis SEEK Program (CUNY York College), college counseling centers, and private practice, specializing in substance use and culturally responsive mental health support. Research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and Hip Hop culture into counselor education to address AI literacy, digital equity, and language-based mental health strategies.

Teaching includes courses like INTRO TO COUNSELING, CASE CONCEPT TRT PLAN & PHARM, and CAREER DEVELOPMENT. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly detailed in the provided text.