Rita C. Schellenberg

Rita C. Schellenberg is a Professor of Counseling at the School of Behavioral Sciences. With over a decade of experience as a professional school counselor in Virginia public schools, she specializes in integrating spirituality, religion, and ethical standards into school counseling practices.

• M.Ed. in Counselor Education and School Counseling from College of William and Mary
• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University (Outstanding Graduate)

Her research emphasizes spiritual and religious inclusivity in counseling, group leadership, and emotional intelligence. Publications highlight the Ninth CACREP Core Curriculum Area, strategies for addressing spiritual needs in schools, and legal-ethical frameworks for counselors.

She has been recognized nationally as one of the top 15 school counselors in the U.S. by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) in 2010.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)

Dr. Schellenberg presents at state, regional, and national conferences and offers consulting services via CultivatingPerformance.com.