معرفی
Ashley D. Baines, PhD, LPC, CSC, serves as Teaching Faculty in the Counseling Department at Antioch University's School of Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy, where she integrates clinical practice with equity-focused education.
Her educational credentials include:
- PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
- MA in Counseling
- B.S. in Criminal Justice
Dr. Baines' research centers on dismantling systemic barriers through Multicultural Counseling and Social Justice frameworks. Her clinical approach synthesizes person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused methodologies with rigorous cultural sensitivity training. She prioritizes self-reflection and advocacy in preparing counselors to address community-level inequities, particularly within educational settings where her school counseling expertise applies systemic change strategies.
As an educator, she cultivates inclusive classrooms that develop students' professional identity through experiential learning. Her career trajectory spans school counseling, adjunct instruction, and community advocacy, consistently emphasizing the translation of theoretical knowledge into transformative practice that empowers marginalized populations.
