Jennifer M. Cook

Jennifer M. Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio (College of Education and Human Development). As a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), she integrates multicultural advocacy into her roles as educator, researcher, and clinical supervisor. Her work addresses systemic inequities in counseling practices and mental health outcomes.

Dr. Cook’s research specializes in

• Counselor cultural development
• Social class and socioeconomic status
• Intersectional identity frameworks
• Ableist microaggressions

She authored the textbook Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling: A Systemic, Person-Centered, and Ethical Approach, reflecting her commitment to inclusive counseling paradigms.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals trends in

• Disability equity in substance use treatment
• Microaggressions across marginalized identities
• Advocacy-driven counseling models
• Addiction recovery through intersectional lenses

Her methodological contributions to text mining academic journals highlight interdisciplinary approaches to counseling research.

Dr. Cook’s clinical supervision extends to private practice, clinical mental health, and training programs for school, clinical mental health, and clinical rehabilitation counselors. She has delivered over 40 peer-reviewed presentations globally and focuses on systemic solutions for underserved populations.