Joanna Collins

Joanna Collins is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the College of Education and Allied Professions, West Chester University. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University (2017), an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Columbus State University (20XX), and a B.S. from Columbus State University (20XX). Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC), she has over five years of clinical experience in private practice and community mental health settings.

• Research Focus: Self-compassion, intolerance of uncertainty, attachment theory, and trauma recovery
• Teaching Expertise: Practicum and internship supervision for counseling students

Dr. Collins prioritizes training culturally humble practitioners committed to ethical, effective counseling. Her work emphasizes empowering counselors to act as change agents in their communities, particularly through trauma-informed and compassion-centered approaches.