Brandon Keene-Orton

Dr. Brandon Keene-Orton serves as an Assistant Professor specializing in counselor education within the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership & Higher Education. His academic appointment focuses on training future counselors through integrated clinical and theoretical instruction.

His educational trajectory includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English, Central Michigan University (2014)
• Master of Arts in Counseling, Central Michigan University (2016)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, Wayne State University (2022)

Research centers on ethical decision-making frameworks, culturally responsive counseling practices, and qualitative methodology development. His work investigates mentorship dynamics in clinical supervision and the application of theoretical models to complex client presentations across diverse populations. Current projects examine intersectional identity factors in therapeutic relationships and ethical challenges in tele-mental health delivery.

Professional recognition includes:

• NCACES 2025 Outstanding Supervisor Award

With extensive clinical supervision experience in Michigan, he mentors counseling interns and Limited Licensed Counselors while maintaining active practice knowledge. His teaching directly incorporates community mental health and private practice experiences serving children, adolescents, adults, and families with anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and neurodevelopmental conditions. He emphasizes evidence-based yet flexible approaches to client care within multicultural contexts.