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Dr. Sharon Todd is an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Program Director for the Master of Arts in School Counseling at the College of Adult and Graduate Studies - School of Counseling, Colorado Christian University. She is a licensed and nationally certified counselor with extensive clinical and educational experience in school and private practice settings.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of the Cumberlands
- M.A. in School Counseling, Eastern Kentucky University
- B.S. in Child and Family Studies with minors in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Eastern Kentucky University
Dr. Todd's research and professional focus centers on play therapy, trauma counseling, human trafficking intervention in schools, and the integration of spiritual and religious practices in therapeutic settings. She emphasizes experiential learning and views counseling education as a calling, integrating faith and personal growth in her pedagogy. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic training, particularly in underserved populations.
The available publications highlight her engagement with critical social issues in counseling, particularly the psychological support of migrants and victims of human trafficking within educational contexts. These works reflect interdisciplinary concerns across mental health, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and faith-based integration in counselor education.
Professional Certifications and Licensure:
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S, KY)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
- Certified Reality Therapist (Glasser Institute)
- Board-Approved Supervisor (Kentucky)
- Certified P-12 School Counselor
Dr. Todd has 16 years of professional experience spanning public school counseling, district mental health leadership, and private practice specializing in children and adolescents. She is actively involved in mission work and integrates Christian faith into her teaching and counseling philosophy, drawing on biblical principles to guide her mentorship. Though no formal advising list or grants are mentioned, her leadership role implies significant student engagement and program development responsibilities.
She resides in Kentucky with her family and participates in global mission activities, reflecting her commitment to service and exploration of diverse cultures.
