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Rachel Elizabeth Swope is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, where she teaches graduate-level courses in military social work, mental health policy, trauma, and substance use disorders. She is also a licensed clinical social worker and maintains a private practice specializing in trauma therapy for adult women.
Her educational background includes a DSW from Tulane University (2021), an MSW from the University of Alabama, and both an MS in Criminal Justice and a BS in Social Work from Troy University. She served six years as a Mental Health Specialist in the U.S. Army, which informs her clinical and academic focus on military populations.
Dr. Swope's research and clinical interests include trauma, EMDR, Brainspotting, human trafficking, and substance abuse. She integrates somatic and evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Informed Yoga and EMDR into her therapeutic practice. Her teaching spans courses like Military Social Work, Social Policy and Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Advanced Field Practice.
She is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDRIA) and holds an Alabama LICSW license. Her interdisciplinary background bridges social work, criminal justice, and mental health, with a strong commitment to environmental justice and green social work as reflected in her course offerings.
Dr. Swope has previously held teaching positions at Troy University and has worked in diverse clinical settings including geriatric psychiatry, foster care, and youth services. She emphasizes client-centered, trauma-informed care and resilience-building in both her clinical and academic roles.
- DSW, Social Work, Tulane University, 2021
- MSW, Social Work, University of Alabama, 2017
- MS, Criminal Justice, Troy University, 2015
- BS, Social Work, Troy University, 2012
Professional Licensures and Certifications:
- LICSW, Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners (2022–2025)
- EMDR Certification, EMDRIA (2024–2026)
She is actively engaged in teaching and private clinical practice, with no indication of retirement or emeritus status. There are no listed scientific awards or peer-reviewed publications in the provided materials.
