Monty Minter

Monty Minter, Ph.D., CPC, is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Clinic Director of the Downing Counseling Clinic at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her work bridges clinical practice and research in rural mental health, trauma-informed counseling, and social justice.

• Education
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (ABD), University of Nevada, Reno
• Master's of Science in Counseling and Human Development, Radford University
• Bachelor's of Science in Psychology (Clinical Counseling), Ferrum College

Her research focuses on: grief and death-related concerns, trauma-informed counseling approaches, and expanding mental health access for underserved populations. She investigates agricultural producer stress resilience in the Western U.S. and advocates for integrated care systems to address rural mental health disparities.

Minter has extensive clinical experience in trauma-focused treatment, including roles at the Southern Virginia Child Advocacy Center and as a former Clinic Coordinator at the Downing Counseling Clinic. She is licensed as a Clinical Professional Counselor and actively participates in professional organizations like the American Counseling Association and Association for Death Education and Counseling.

Her commitment to social justice is evident in her advocacy for equity in counselor education. Outside academia, she enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and community engagement with her husband.