Vincent Tompkins

Dr. Vincent Tompkins is an Assistant Professor of Counseling in the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU), part of the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. He is a full-time online faculty member in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and maintains an outpatient private practice in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He is actively involved in the counseling profession through memberships in the American Counseling Association, Mississippi Counseling Association, and Mississippi Rural Counselor Association.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Walden University
• M.Ed. in Community/School Counseling, Delta State University
• M.S. in Community Development, Delta State University
• B.S. in Social Science, Delta State University

Dr. Tompkins' research centers on the intersection of identity, mental health, and academic performance, particularly among rural African American adolescents and adult learners. His work explores how racial discrimination and self-perception influence academic outcomes and how unresolved interpersonal trauma correlates with generalized anxiety and other mental health symptoms. He emphasizes culturally responsive counseling practices and professional development for educators and supervisors.

His recent publications, presented at national and state conferences, reflect a methodological and applied focus on self-perception, identity complexity, and legal issues in counseling. These works highlight trends in rural mental health, ethical practice, and the psychosocial challenges faced by marginalized populations.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Counseling Association
• Mississippi Counseling Association
• Mississippi Rural Counselor Association

Dr. Tompkins has extensive professional experience, having served as a mental health counselor and rehab day coordinator at a community mental health agency in Arkansas for eight years, followed by a role as an academic counselor at Coahoma Community College. He has also provided consultant services for a grant-funded program in Sunflower County, Mississippi. While no formal grants or student advisees are listed, his career demonstrates a strong commitment to service, education, and community-based mental health initiatives.

He is involved in clinical practice and academic training through CCU’s online counseling program and contributes to the field via conference presentations and professional engagement. His work supports the development of ethical, culturally competent counselors equipped to serve diverse and underserved populations.