Troy Backhuus

Dr. Troy Backhuus is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in the MA Counseling Program at Crown College's Graduate School of Ministry. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from Regent University and is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LPC) in Nebraska since 2002. Dr. Backhuus combines clinical expertise with missionary care experience as the Missionary Care Director for One Mission Society in Greenwood, IN.

• Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision (Regent University)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Nebraska)
• Missionary Care Director for One Mission Society

His research focuses on emotional dysfunction, crisis management in international marriages, and emotion coaching for adolescents. He has presented on topics like DSM-IV/DSM-5 differences, conflict resolution strategies, and marriage dynamics in missionary work. Dr. Backhuus emphasizes critical thinking, in-class dialogue, and spiritual integration in counseling education.

Dr. Backhuus's teaching philosophy prioritizes relational learning environments where students develop professional identities through rigorous reading, writing, and research. He advocates for three-dimensional worldview integration, adding spiritual depth to traditional counseling frameworks. His work bridges Christian theology with evidence-based clinical practices, preparing students for both secular and faith-based counseling contexts.