Tara M. Gray

Dr. Tara M. Gray is Clinical Faculty in the Counseling Department at Prescott College since 2018. She holds multiple licenses (LPC, LMHC, LAC, LPSC, ACS, RPT-S) and has over 30 years of experience across private practice, university clinics, residential treatment, and K-12 schools. Her work spans counselor education, clinical supervision, and advocacy in mental health and addiction counseling.

• Key Affiliations: Prescott College (2018-present), Colorado Providers Association Board, Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance Board
• Expertise: Evidence-based counseling, wellness, support groups, assessments

Dr. Gray's research and teaching focus on multicultural counseling, social justice, addiction treatment, and counselor education. Her 2023 publication in The SAGE Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy highlights determinism in counseling frameworks.

She has received 7 awards for her contributions and written 23 grants totaling over $500,000 in funding. Dr. Gray has also presented 60+ conferences and published 13 articles on counseling best practices.

• Advising Impact: Supervised over 6,000 clients and students
• Leadership: 34 professional service roles, including US Dept of Health and Human Services grant reviewer
• Clinical Practice: Operates Dr. Tara Gray Counseling & Wellness in Telluride, Colorado