Farren Stackhouse

Farren Stackhouse, Ph.D. is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia, specializing in Rehabilitation Counseling. They hold licenses as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and Georgia, and certifications in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Telehealth. Their work spans clinical, forensic, and rehabilitative mental health counseling with a focus on psychopathology in sport, addictions, and culturally responsive trauma care.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling and Rehabilitation Counselor Education, North Carolina A&T State University
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Argosy University of Atlanta
• B.A. in Clinical Psychology and Psychology of Addictions, IUPUI

Research Focus: Dr. Stackhouse’s research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to explore neuropsychiatric responses, virtual reality (VR) applications in therapy, transculturation, and counseling service delivery challenges. Key areas include racial microaggressions among Black athletes, addiction comorbidities, and culturally adaptive interventions.

Grants & Service:

• Principal on SAMHSA Grant (2020) addressing substance abuse and mental health
• Researcher on NIDILRR Grant (2018-2019) focusing on disability rehabilitation
• Coordinator of Rehabilitation Counseling Student Association at USC
• Mentor in PROPEL Research Mentorship Program

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Rehabilitation Counseling Program’s clinical and research initiatives at the School of Medicine Columbia.