Dominique Avery

Dominique Avery (she/her & they/them) is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair at Saybrook University's College of Social Sciences, Department of Counseling. With a PhD in Counselor Education from Idaho State University (2017), she previously served as a Teaching Assistant at Idaho State University and Messiah College.

• Education: BS Biology (Linfield College, 2003), M.Coun (Idaho State University, 2014), PhD Counselor Education (Idaho State University, 2017)

Her clinical expertise spans trauma counseling, LGBTQ+ mental health, childhood sexual abuse recovery, and refugee family support. Research interests include:

• Antiracism in counselor education
• Culturally responsive practices
• Q Methodology applications
• Cultural humility frameworks

Key publication themes focus on adolescent development, licensure portability, and trauma-informed education. She has presented at conferences like the Counselors for Social Justice Annual Conference (2025) and Association for Counselor Education and Supervision National Conference (2023).

• Awards: EMDR Certification, Founding Secretary of Idaho Association for LGBT Issues in Counseling