Kim Severn

Dr. Kim Severn is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling and Human Services department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs' College of Education. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Oregon State University, an MA in Counseling and Human Services from UCCS, and a BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado Denver. She is a licensed school counselor and professional counselor in Colorado.

Her research focuses on:

• School counselor identity development and supervision practices
• Suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies for adolescents
• Collaborative relationships between school counselors and educational leaders
• Grief and loss counseling for children and adolescents

Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on youth mentoring programs, therapeutic interventions for at-risk populations, and mental health support during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Research frequently addresses digital citizenship, ethical development, and resilience-building in educational contexts.

Professional affiliations include:

• American School Counselor Association
• American Counseling Association
• American Association of Suicidology
• Colorado School Counseling Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision