Amanuel Asfaw

Dr. Amanuel Asfaw serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at Saybrook University, where he teaches Substance Abuse Counseling, Group Counseling, and Relationship and Family Intervention courses while mentoring future counselors and counselor educators.

His educational background includes:

• PhD from University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming (2015)
• MA from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2006)
• BA from Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2004)

Dr. Asfaw's research centers on substance abuse recovery and addictions counseling, with significant contributions to counselor education best practices and ethics in counseling. His expertise extends to family systems theory, career development frameworks, and lifespan mental health treatment approaches, reflecting a commitment to culturally responsive practices.

As a dedicated educator, he holds National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification and is pursuing Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials. His professional engagement includes active membership in the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision.