Thomas A. Michalos

Thomas A. Michalos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counselor Education within the College of Education at Wayne State University, where he also serves as Program Coordinator for Counselor Education. He teaches the Counseling Internship course (CED7020) across multiple academic terms, including upcoming offerings in 2025.

Education:

• PhD in Counselor Education, Wayne State University
• MA in Counselor Education (Community Agency, School Counseling), Wayne State University
• BS in Psychology, Wayne State University

His research and professional expertise focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Clinical Supervision, and Self-Efficacy in counselor training. He is particularly interested in innovative training approaches, including the integration of rehabilitation and art therapy in counselor education.

Thomas A. Michalos is actively engaged in the counseling community, currently serving as President of the Michigan School Counselor Association (MSCA). He has presented on topics such as the benefits of training school counselors in rehabilitation and art therapy, highlighting his commitment to advancing school counseling practices.

He advises and coordinates the counselor education program, playing a key role in curriculum delivery and student development. While no specific grants are mentioned, his leadership role and presentations suggest active involvement in professional development and educational outreach.

He is affiliated with the Counselor Education program and contributes to the training of future counselors through internship supervision and program coordination.