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Shannon Shoemaker serves as Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hood College, where she holds dual appointments as Core Faculty for the Master's in Counseling (Clinical and School) program and Program Director for the Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D) program. Based in Tatem Arts Center, Room 322, she maintains active clinical and academic roles with contact via 301-696-3169 or shoemaker@hood.edu.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from The Pennsylvania State University
- M.Ed. in Counselor Education from Bridgewater State College
- B.S. in Psychology from Bridgewater State College
Dr. Shoemaker's research integrates intersectionality and post-modern frameworks to advance multicultural counseling practices, with specialized focus on creativity applications and sexual wellness. Her theoretical approach emphasizes intercultural competence in therapeutic settings, particularly through her leadership in the Association for Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness.
As a licensed counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC) and Maryland (LCPC), Maryland Board Approved Supervisor, and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), she brings over ten years of frontline clinical experience working with severe mental health disorders across school systems, community services, and diverse client populations including adolescents and families.
Her professional engagement spans the American Counseling Association, Association for Creativity in Counseling, and international conference presentations. In her Ph.D. program directorship, she provides academic oversight for doctoral candidates though specific advisees aren't documented, and no research grants or scientific awards are referenced in current materials.
