Philip Clarke

Philip Clarke is an Associate Professor at Wake Forest University's Department of Counseling. Since joining in 2011, he has focused on integrating wellness and developmental theories into counseling practices, with expertise in addiction and dementia care.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education, UNC-Greensboro
• Ed.S. in Counseling, UNC-Greensboro
• MS in Counseling, UNC-Greensboro
• BA in Psychology, Wake Forest University

His research emphasizes wellness-based counseling, motivational interviewing, and supporting dementia caregivers. He has published extensively on these topics, particularly in Journal of Mental Health Counseling and Journal of Gerontological Nursing.

Notable awards include the ACE Fellow (2012-2013) and Chi Sigma Iota honors. He has presented at major conferences like the Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.

• Published 8 key articles (2009-2014) on wellness, addiction, and dementia care
• Innovated motivational interviewing techniques for clinical supervision and spiritual bypass
• Active in counselor education leadership through Chi Sigma Iota and SACES conferences