Gregg Elliott

Dr. Gregg Elliott is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University, affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies - School of Counseling. He was recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Faculty of the Year for the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Dr. Elliott has held leadership roles including Chair of the American Counseling Association Western Region (2023–24) and past President and current Treasurer of the Colorado Counseling Association.

Education:

• Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, Adams State University
• M.A., Education, University of Texas, San Antonio
• B.A., Communication and Sociology, William Jewell College

Dr. Elliott's research focuses on suicide prevention pedagogy, online counselor education, and clinical supervision. His work emphasizes the integration of faith and counseling, advocating for biblically informed, culturally sensitive, and ethically sound clinical practice. He has extensive clinical experience in university counseling centers, inpatient and partial hospitalization settings, and with at-risk youth and families.

His scholarly contributions include over 50 publications and presentations, primarily centered on suicide intervention training, online education efficacy, and counselor licensure portability. The publications reflect a strong trend in improving counselor preparedness through innovative teaching methods and policy development, especially in high-risk areas like suicidality and campus behavioral intervention.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• 2021 Outstanding Faculty of the Year, School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• 2023–24 Chair, American Counseling Association Western Region
• Past President and Treasurer, Colorado Counseling Association

Dr. Elliott is actively engaged in legislative advocacy for the Interstate Compact for counselor licensure and maintains a clinical supervision practice for post-graduate counselors. He has contributed significantly to the development of standards in counselor education and is a member of key professional organizations including the American Counseling Association, American Association of Suicidology, Chi Sigma Iota, and Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his collaborative publications suggest active involvement in research teams focused on counseling education and suicide prevention.