Summer Allen

Summer Allen, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Antioch University. With a background in counselor education and clinical practice, she brings extensive experience from diverse settings including correctional facilities, Child Protective Services, and private practice. Her work focuses on forensic populations, peer mentorship, and social justice advocacy.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision (University of Texas at San Antonio, 2018)
• Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Augusta State University, 2015)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Purdue University, 2011)

Dr. Allen's research emphasizes strengths-based methodologies for forensic populations, peer mentorship systems for counselors-in-training, and liberation psychology applications in counseling. Her publications highlight innovative educational frameworks and professional development strategies.

She actively contributes to counselor education through leadership roles including founding the LPC Associates of Texas and serving on the American Counseling Association's Public Policy & Legislation Committee. Her teaching philosophy integrates Vygotsky's social constructivism and experiential learning practices.