Kaylene Brown

Kaylene Brown, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Behavioral Sciences Program at Lubbock Christian University (LCU), where she plays a key role in training future mental health counselors. She is affiliated with the Department of Behavioral Sciences and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Bariatric Counseling Specialist. Her work bridges clinical practice, teaching, and ethical leadership in counselor education.

Education:

• B.S., Texas Tech University
• M.Ed., Texas Tech University
• Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Her research interests include grief and loss, trauma, domestic violence, depression, and ethical decision-making in counseling. She emphasizes the integration of faith and professional practice, particularly within a Christian worldview, and mentors counselor-trainees in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

Her scholarly work primarily focuses on ethics in supervision, trauma interventions, and mental health stigma. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented extensively at national and regional conferences, often addressing legal and ethical challenges in counseling practice and education. Her publications reflect a strong commitment to ethical rigor and culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches.

Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• Christian Counselors of Texas
• Texas Counseling Association
• West Texas Counseling Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Southern Association of Counselor Educators

Dr. Brown has extensive experience in clinical and educational settings, including private practice with clients dealing with grief, trauma, chronic pain, and domestic violence. She previously taught online courses at Liberty University and worked with vulnerable populations through Women's Protective Services and MHMR. She actively advises and collaborates with students, as evidenced by co-presenting research. While no formal grants are listed, her sustained scholarly output and professional engagement suggest ongoing contributions to counseling education and community mental health.

She is involved in professional development through conference presentations, particularly at the Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, where she has addressed topics such as duty to warn, ethical remediation, and digital therapy tools. Her work supports the development of ethically sound, competent counselors equipped to serve diverse populations.