Toby Shope

Toby Shope is a Professor at Geneva College in the Graduate Counseling program. He teaches the course Christian Counseling within the Mental Health Profession and holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

Education

• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2019) - Geneva College
• B.A. in Communications/Theatre Arts (1990) - Taylor University

Research & Professional Focus

Professor Shope specializes in integrating Christian counseling principles with broader mental health practices. His academic work aligns with clinical mental health counseling, leveraging his background in communications and theatre arts to enhance therapeutic approaches. He combines pastoral experience from roles like Youth Pastor at Evangel Baptist Church with his counseling expertise.

Professional Experience

• Staff Counselor, Health & Counseling Services, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
• Youth Pastor, Evangel Baptist Church, Boardman, OH

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio, License Number: C.2002800
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Certification Number: 1233062