Bernell Elzey Jr.

Bernell Elzey Jr. is a Teaching Professor at Antioch University Seattle, where he serves as Program Director for the Low-Residency Counseling Program. He also holds adjunct professor roles at Holy Cross University and Nicholls State University. With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross of New Orleans and an MA in Counseling from Xavier University of Louisiana, Dr. Elzey emphasizes transformative education, personal growth, and cultural competence in his teaching philosophy.

• Educational Background: PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (University of Holy Cross of New Orleans), MA in Counseling (Xavier University of Louisiana, Outstanding Graduate Student Award recipient).
• Research Interests: Culturally competent counselor training, ethics and legislative impacts on counseling, adolescent development, and identity formation in African American males.
• Professional Leadership: President of the Louisiana School Counselor Association, Co-Chair of the Diversity and Social Justice Committee at SACES, and active member in national counseling and education associations.
• Awards: National School Counselor Fellow (CEPA), Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
• Additional Roles: Owner and practitioner at Conscious Therapy and Wellness, LLC, focusing on individual, couples, and family counseling.

Dr. Elzey’s work bridges clinical practice, education, and advocacy, with a future goal of developing a mentoring program to enhance leadership in counseling.