Shawna Corley

Shawna Corley, Ph.D., is a faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at St. Mary's University. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is currently ABD in a second doctoral program in Forensic Psychology at Walden University. Her career integrates clinical expertise with academic mentorship.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Counselor Education and Supervision from University of Texas at San Antonio; B.A. from University of the Incarnate Word.

Her research and practice focus on trauma, sexual assault, forensic psychology, child psychology, and animal-assisted therapy. She also specializes in addiction counseling and forensic case consultation, contributing to innovative therapeutic approaches.

• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Corley mentors students and supervisees, emphasizing growth, creativity, and competence in counseling. She actively bridges clinical practice with academic education to empower emerging professionals.