Shauna Frisbie

Dr. Shauna Frisbie is a Professor of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU), affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies – School of Counseling. She joined CCU in 2023 after a 22-year academic career at Lubbock Christian University, where she held leadership roles including director of Family Studies, coordinator of Counseling, and clinical director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She has extensive experience teaching both undergraduate and graduate students in online and in-seat formats.

• Ed.D. in Counselor Education – Texas Tech University
• M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies – Texas Tech University
• B.S. in Human Sciences – Texas Tech University

Dr. Frisbie's research and clinical work focus on identity development, trauma, eating disorders, social media's impact on mental health, phototherapy, and ethical issues in counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CED-C), and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH). Her work emphasizes integrating faith and professional identity in counselor training.

The 15 most recent publications and presentations reveal a strong focus on ethical challenges in modern counseling, including digital communication, app usage, duty to warn, and cultural adaptations in trauma care. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice, education, and technology, with recurring themes in adolescent mental health, disordered eating, and counselor supervision.

Professional Certifications and Affiliations:

• Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S, Texas)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Consultant (CED-C)
• Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Basic Trained)

Dr. Frisbie is actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating on research projects, particularly in counselor education and post-graduate licensure preparation. She has led trauma-focused mission teams to Ecuador and Kenya, providing students with international clinical and research experiences. She also maintains a private practice specializing in eating disorders and trauma treatment for adolescents and adults.

She has presented extensively at national conferences, including the National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference and the American Counseling Association, on topics ranging from ethical supervision to adolescent self-harm and technology in therapy.