Chad Luke

Dr. Chad Luke is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at St. Bonaventure University's School of Education. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee (2009), an M.A. in Counseling (2001), and a B.A. in Psychology (1998), both from Columbia International University. With five years of experience as a higher education administrator, his teaching philosophy emphasizes humanistic-experiential andragogy, prioritizing learner-centered, active learning and the integration of student experience into education.

Dr. Luke’s research focuses on ethical integration of neuroscience into counseling practices, stigma in addiction treatment, and the neuroscience of implicit bias. He has authored over 25 refereed articles and seven books, with recent work addressing pandemic impacts on child and adolescent mental health, neuroscience-informed counseling competencies, and career-focused interventions. His clinical expertise spans addictions, child/adolescent therapy, and college student counseling.

Notable areas of contribution include neuro-informed group work for at-risk youth, mindfulness techniques, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ and gender-expansive populations. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical counseling methodologies, emphasizing ethical, person-first approaches.

Dr. Luke has no listed advisees or grants in the provided texts. His institutional affiliations include St. Bonaventure University, where he contributes to the AACSB-accredited School of Business and programs with a 13:1 faculty-student ratio.