Shanel Johnson

Dr. Shanel Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education Department at The Chicago School. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor with expertise in multicultural competence, supervision practices, and social justice advocacy.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education (Auburn University, 2020)
• M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Columbus State University, 2016)
• B.S. in Health Science (Columbus State University, 2012)

Her research focuses on multicultural competence in counseling, career decision-making, mental health de-stigmatization, and supervision pedagogy. She has presented at major conferences on topics like cultural humility, race-based trauma, and LGBTQ+ affirming practices.

Dr. Johnson's recent publications address Critical Race Theory in school counseling, social justice recruitment models, and pedagogical approaches to counseling. Her work emphasizes diversity, authentic relationships, and community impact.