Megan Long

Dr. Megan Long serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education since 2024. She holds multiple certifications including Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Louisiana, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider.

Education:

• BS in Psychology, University of New Orleans (2013)
• MS in Health Sciences (Clinical Rehabilitation & Counseling), Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2016)
• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Holy Cross (2024)

Her research centers on play therapy applications, legal and ethical frameworks in counseling practice, and evidence-based supervision techniques. Drawing from clinical experience across vocational rehabilitation, adult inpatient behavioral health, and private play therapy practice, she emphasizes translating therapeutic play concepts into professional training contexts.

Awards:

• LSU Health Clinical Rehabilitation & Counseling Departmental Research Award
• LSU Health School of Allied Health Professions Chancellor's Award
• University of Holy Cross Larry Stokes Outstanding Quantitative Dissertation in Counseling Award

No information is available regarding student advising relationships or external research funding. Dr. Long actively integrates her clinical expertise into counselor education while advocating for play therapy's therapeutic value across professional settings.