Deanna Towns

Deanna Towns is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at Bethel University's Graduate School, joining the institution in 2019. She holds a BSW from the University of Georgia (1993), an MA in Marriage & Family Counseling from Liberty University (2011), and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University (2021). Her work focuses on clinical supervision, trauma recovery, international counseling development, and cultural diversity in therapeutic practices.

Her research extends to resilience in military families and establishing counseling standards in Eastern Europe. Notable presentations include addressing clinician burnout ethics (2023), culturally humble supervision (2021), and military mental health in Ukraine (2017).

• Educations:
• Bachelor of Social Work, University of Georgia (1993)
• Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling, Liberty University (2011)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University (2021)
• Awards: Outstanding Service to Chapter Award (Alpha Omega Lambda chapter of Chi Sigma Iota)
• Licenses: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (NC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Supervisor (MN)

Dr. Towns teaches courses such as Clinical Assessment and Intervention, Multicultural Counseling, and Ethics in Professional Practice. She actively contributes to professional organizations including the American Counseling Association and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, and serves as Vice President and Secretary of International Mental Health Consulting, Inc.