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Robert A Dobmeier serves as a Professor in the Counselor Education department at the State University of New York College at Brockport, holding dual credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Based in Brown Building 244, he maintains active clinical and advocacy roles while teaching core courses including Leadership and Advocacy, Research and Program Evaluation, and Spirituality in Counseling. Contact is available at (585) 395-5090 or rdobmeie@brockport.edu.
His academic foundation includes:
- PhD in Counselor Education from State University of New York at Buffalo
- Master of Social Work from State University of New York at Buffalo
- Master of Arts in Theology from Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, NY
- B.A. in Philosophy from St. John Vianney Seminary, East Aurora, NY
Dobmeier's research critically examines spirituality integration in therapeutic practice across diverse populations, mental health service delivery on college campuses, and systemic barriers to professional recognition including Medicare reimbursement advocacy. His scholarship directly informs clinical approaches for co-occurring disorders and recovery pathways in institutional settings like correctional facilities.
As a founding member of ACA-NY and former Co-President of the New York Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, he spearheaded scope-of-practice expansions for mental health counselors in New York State. His leadership extends to the Association for Adult Development and Aging where he chaired the Public Policy Committee to advance counselor reimbursement under Medicare.
Professional engagement spans the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Association for Spiritual/Ethical/Religious Values in Counseling, Chi Sigma Iota, and Greater Rochester Chapter of NYMHCA, reflecting deep commitment to profession-wide standards and ethical frameworks.
