Sola Kippers

Sola Kippers is an Adjunct Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at The Chicago School, delivering courses online. With over 20 years of teaching experience in graduate counseling programs across the U.S. and Canada, she holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (2002) and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Orleans.

• Clinical Expertise: Substance-related disorders, mood disorders, ethical/legal issues in counseling
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) in Louisiana, Board-approved Telehealth provider
• Practice Settings: Private practice, intensive outpatient programs, residential addiction treatment centers, career counseling clinics

Dr. Kippers has presented at national conferences on topics including:

• Ethical supervision practices
• Virtual supervision models
• Experiential activities in group supervision
• Distance supervision frameworks
• Online learner fieldwork transitions

Her scholarly work spans three decades, including co-authorship of a transformative learning textbook and peer-reviewed research on substance abuse treatment retention. She actively contributes to professional organizations like the American Counseling Association and Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.