Gregory Elliott

Dr. Gregory Elliott serves as Affiliate Faculty at Northwestern College (Iowa), bringing extensive experience as a licensed mental health counselor and counselor educator. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Adams State University and has previously taught at Colorado Christian University and Adams State University. His professional practice includes directing university counseling centers and working with severely mentally ill adults, adolescents, and at-risk youth.

Educational Background:

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

Research Focus: Dr. Elliott's scholarship centers on two primary areas: the pedagogy of preparing counselor education students to work with suicidal clients, and the efficacy of online programs in counselor education. His clinical specialization lies in suicide prevention and intervention, with particular expertise in working with suicidal clients across diverse settings.

Professional Leadership: Dr. Elliott has held significant leadership positions including 2020-2021 President of the Colorado Counseling Association and 2022-2023 Chair-elect of the American Counseling Association Western Region. He maintains active membership in multiple professional organizations including the American Counseling Association, American Association of Suicidology, and Chi Sigma Iota.

Awards and Recognition:

• RMCACES Emerging Leader Award
• Colorado Christian University Outstanding Faculty Award
• Colorado Health Foundation Rural Healthcare Provider Scholarship
• Multiple federal and state grants including SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant ($225,000)

Clinical Practice: Beyond his academic role, Dr. Elliott maintains a small clinical supervision practice for counselors working toward licensure. His clinical experiences span university counseling centers, partial hospitalization programs, inpatient hospital settings, and community work with at-risk populations.