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Yvonne Larrier serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair of Counseling & Human Services at Indiana University South Bend, where she also founded and directs The Global Center for School Counseling Outcomes Research, Evaluation and Development (GCSCORED). Her clinical leadership extends to PSE Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc. as Clinical Director, with additional roles as Program Development Consultant for school systems and Director of the Veritas Academy School Counseling Program.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Educational Psychology specialization, 2006) from Capella University
- P.P.S. Credential/School Counseling Credential (1997) from California State University-San Bernardino
- M.A. in Community Counseling/Mental Health (1992) from Andrews University
- B.S.W. in Social Work (1990) from Andrews University
Dr. Larrier's research centers on school counseling systems, with emphasis on counselor roles in comprehensive programs, international applications in Caribbean/developing nations, and addressing childhood obesity through school-based interventions. She investigates counselor education methodologies including distance learning pedagogy and supervision frameworks, operating under the foundational principle that "school counseling cannot be done in isolation."
Her publication record (2009-2012) reveals consistent focus on obesity-related school counseling, evidenced by national K-12 surveys and epidemic intervention studies. Parallel research examines peer-helping program efficacy, substance abuse treatment perceptions, and online learning assessment tools, demonstrating methodological diversity across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
Professional recognition includes:
- Fulbright Scholar Program Recommended Grant Recipient ($50,000+)
Dr. Larrier has secured competitive funding including the Fulbright award while directing university-school partnerships through Veritas Academy. Her editorial board service and conference presentations reflect active scholarly engagement. Clinical directorship at PSE Counseling demonstrates practical application of her research in community settings.
GCSCORED serves as her primary research hub for advancing evidence-based school counseling practices globally. The Veritas Academy partnership and PSE Counseling clinical operations represent integrated practice environments where research translates directly into service delivery, particularly for underserved populations in obesity intervention and international contexts.
