Jeff Cline

Dr. Jeff Cline is an Associate Professor of Counseling in the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. He serves as a full-time online faculty member in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, contributing to counselor education, clinical supervision, and scholarship.

Education:

• Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University
• M.A., Counseling, Harding School of Theology
• M.A., History, Arkansas State University
• BSE, Social Science, Arkansas State University

Dr. Cline's research and professional interests focus on holistic wellness, spiritual integration in counseling, motivational theory, and relational reconciliation. His work emphasizes strengths-based, integrative approaches to mental health, particularly in rural and faith-based contexts. He advocates for sustainable practices to prevent burnout and promote resilience among counselors.

His scholarly presentations span topics including private practice development, wellness programming, digital storytelling in education, and spiritual competence. These reflect a consistent trend toward enhancing counselor preparedness, personal well-being, and ethical integration of faith and practice.

Professional Certifications and Awards:

• Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor/Tech-Assisted (LPC-S/TA), Arkansas
• National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Board for Certified Counselors
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), Center for Credentialing and Education
• Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), Center for Credentialing and Education
• Board Certified Coach (BCC), Center for Credentialing and Education
• Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator

Dr. Cline has served as clinical director at a nonprofit Christian counseling center in northeast Arkansas for over a decade and is the founder of the Northeast Arkansas Mental Health Professionals Wellness Association, a monthly peer support group. He actively engages in professional development, community education, and program development, though no formal grants or student advisees are mentioned in the available text.