Mary Beth Kopsovich

Mary Beth Kopsovich is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she has been teaching since February 2018. She holds a MSSW from UT Arlington and a BA in Women's Studies from Southwestern University. Her professional work integrates academic instruction with extensive clinical and administrative experience in social services.

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, UT Arlington, School of Social Work (2018–Present)
• PRN Therapist, Texas Health Resources (2024–Present)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Part-Time), Next Step Community Solutions (2024–Present)
• Vice President of Non-Residential Services, SafeHaven of Tarrant County (2018–Present)
• Senior Director of Grants and Compliance, The Family Place (2023–2024)

Education:

• MSSW, Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
• BA, Women's Studies, Southwestern University, 2003

Her research and teaching interests center on trauma-informed care, with a strong emphasis on intimate partner violence and addiction. She teaches core graduate courses such as SOCW 5314: Intimate Partner Violence, SOCW 5362: Direct Practice with Children and Families, and SOCW 5311: Advanced Micro Practice. Her pedagogical approach is deeply informed by over 21 years of frontline experience working with high-risk populations, including domestic violence survivors, individuals with substance use disorders, veterans, and first responders.

Although no formal publications are listed, her ongoing clinical and educational work reflects a consistent engagement with evidence-based practices in social work, particularly in crisis intervention and trauma recovery. She is currently pursuing her LCSW and is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), further enhancing her clinical expertise.

Scientific Awards:

• Yellow Rose of Texas, awarded by the State of Texas (2013)

Mary Beth Kopsovich has advised numerous students through her advanced field instruction and classroom teaching, though specific names of advisees are not listed. She has not received mention of external grants in the provided text, but her leadership roles in nonprofit organizations indicate experience in program development, compliance, and grant management.

She is actively involved in both academic and non-academic teams, including leadership at SafeHaven of Tarrant County and clinical roles at Texas Health Resources and private telehealth platforms. These roles reflect a multidisciplinary approach to community mental health and social service delivery.