David Johns

Dr. David Johns is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Substance Use Recovery Counseling Program Coordinator in the College of Education at UCCS. As a licensed professional counselor, he integrates clinical practice with counselor education.

Education includes:

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision (University of Northern Colorado)
• Master of Counseling (Idaho State University)
• Bachelor of Arts (Boise State University)

Research explores religion/spirituality in counseling, trauma therapy, and substance abuse treatment. Publications examine narrative approaches to counselor competency development.

Teaches courses on addiction treatment, motivational interviewing, and group counseling techniques. Maintains clinical practice with specialization in EMDR therapy.