Kimberly T Mills

Kimberly T Mills serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling & Psychological Studies at Bowie State University, holding Maryland licensure as a Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15+ years of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment settings serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University
• B.A. in Psychology from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Dr. Mills' research centers on evidence-based counselor training methodologies and therapeutic interventions for depression, anxiety, and personality disorders, with significant contributions in couples/family counseling frameworks. She pioneers integrative approaches combining emotion-focused and cognitive-based therapies for emotional distress management while advancing mindfulness applications to catalyze posttraumatic growth in trauma survivors.

Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent innovation in clinical counseling practices, with recent work emphasizing practical implementation of evidence-based techniques for complex mental health conditions across diverse populations.

Professional recognition includes:

• BSU Presentation Award for 'Review of Merit Pay Guidelines'
• BSU Presentation Award for 'Completing the Post Tenure Review Process'
• North Carolina State University (A&T) Presentation Award for 'REMBA Conference Presentation'

Dr. Mills maintains active clinical engagement through 15+ years of direct practice specializing in trauma, substance use, and mood disorders, complemented by professional affiliations with the Maryland Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, and American Mental Health Counseling Association that bridge academic research with frontline therapeutic applications.