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Nate Ivers serves as a Professor and Interim Director of Online Education in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University, where he has been a faculty member since July 2012. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from UNC-Greensboro (2009), an MA in Counseling from Wake Forest University (2006), a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University (2003), and an A.A.S. in Psychology from Ricks College (2000).
Dr. Ivers' research focuses on bilingual counseling, cultural considerations in therapy, Terror Management Theory, existential approaches to counseling, and wellness with Spanish-speaking immigrant populations. His work explores the intersection of cultural identity, language acquisition, and therapeutic effectiveness, particularly with Latino communities. He has developed culturally adapted assessment tools like the Five Factor Wellness Inventory Adult Spanish Version (5F-WEL-A-S) and examined how mortality awareness influences multicultural competence.
His scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with multicultural counseling issues, with publications spanning from 2008-2015 covering topics such as bilingual counseling experiences, alcohol interventions with Latina/o clients in trauma settings, Gottfredson's career development theory with Latino students, and cultural adaptation of therapeutic approaches. His research shows particular expertise in translating theoretical frameworks into practical applications for diverse client populations.
Dr. Ivers has received several professional recognitions including the Graduate Teaching Assistant Excellence Award from UNCG (2009), Outstanding Research Awards from Chi Sigma Iota and Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter (2009), and the Marian Pope Franklin Award from UNCG (2008).
Professionally, he serves as Interim Treasurer for the Association for Humanistic Counseling (2014-2015), Chair of the Committee on Addiction Counseling Training and CACREP Standards for IAAOC (2011-present), and sits on editorial review boards for the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health and Career Development Quarterly. His clinical experience includes part-time private practice and bilingual counseling positions at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Catholic Social Services.
