Nadine Isaac-Dennis

Dr. Nadine Isaac-Dennis serves as Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Program Coordinator for Clinical Mental Health Counseling/School Counseling programs at Andrews University's School of Graduate Psychology & Counseling. A Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and National Certified Counselor, she specializes in clinical trauma interventions and school-based mental health services across Caribbean and U.S. educational systems.

Educational background:

• PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education, University of Florida
• MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Andrews University
• BS in Behavioural Science, Andrews University (University of the Southern Caribbean)

Her research focuses on trauma-informed care delivery for students exposed to community violence, particularly in Trinidadian school settings. Clinical expertise spans grief counseling, social-emotional support systems, and cross-cultural trauma response frameworks. She integrates advanced clinical training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with practical experience in university counseling centers and national education systems.

Publication analysis reveals dual scholarly trajectories: educational service-learning methodologies addressing academic socialization, and trauma epidemiology research examining community violence impacts on Caribbean primary students. Both strands emphasize culturally responsive mental health interventions within educational ecosystems.

Professional credentials:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (Michigan)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Dr. Isaac-Dennis provides clinical supervision for graduate counseling students at Andrews University and University of the Southern Caribbean. She contributes to departmental initiatives including the Peer Crisis Support Team and Community Counseling Services, developing trauma-response protocols for educational institutions while mentoring future mental health professionals in clinical practice.