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David Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Wake Forest University, where he has been a faculty member since July 2017. His research focuses on counselor mindfulness, therapeutic relationships, supervision, and youth mentoring. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Counseling Association and its subgroups.
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, The University of Texas at San Antonio (2015)
- M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin (2003)
- B.A. in Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin (2000)
His research explores how mindfulness practices enhance counselor empathy and multicultural competence, with applications in telemental health and sex offender counseling. Recent publications analyze the validity of empathy assessment tools and the impact of cultural humility on implicit racial bias. Awardee of the 2021 AARC Sponsored Scholarship and Wake Forest Pilot Research Grant.
Scientific Awards:
- 2021 AARC Sponsored Scholarship Program Research Grant ($3,190)
- 2021 Wake Forest University Pilot Research Grant ($10,000)
- 2018–2019 Association for Humanistic Counseling Emerging Leader
- 2014 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Emerging Scholar
- 2014 Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Poster Presentation Award
He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Counseling and Development and Journal of Humanistic Counseling, with experience in proposal reviewing and counselor education. His work bridges empirical research with clinical practice, emphasizing mindfulness as a tool for equitable therapeutic relationships.
