Mary Chase Mize

Mary Chase Mize is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Agnes Scott College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University and brings extensive clinical and research experience in mental health counseling with older adults, suicide prevention, and grief support.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Counselor Education and Practice, Georgia State University
• MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Georgia State University
• MA in Gerontology, Georgia State University
• BA in Communication, Mississippi State University

Dr. Mize is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and a Certified Thanatologist (CT), with additional training as a Master-Level LivingWorks ASIST trainer. Her research and teaching focus on community-based suicide prevention among older adults, preparing counselors for geriatric mental health work, and equipping faith-based communities to respond to suicide through initiatives like The Keep/Watch Project.

Though no publications are listed in the provided text, her scholarly work is centered on practical, community-engaged interventions in suicide prevention and mental health training. She has served as a co-investigator on a federally funded project at Georgia State University aimed at enhancing suicide intervention skills among aging services providers.

Dr. Mize's professional recognitions include:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
• Certified in Thanatology - Death, Dying, and Bereavement (CT)
• Master-Level LivingWorks ASIST Trainer

She provides clinical supervision and counseling through her private practice, Seek and Find Counseling and Consulting, and serves as a consultant and co-author for The Keep/Watch Project. Her work bridges academic scholarship, clinical practice, and community outreach, particularly in faith-based and aging services networks.