Yvonne Tate

Dr. Yvonne Tate is a full-time Professor of Counseling at the College of Adult and Graduate Studies – School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University (CCU), based at the Lakewood campus in Colorado. She previously served as Program Director from 2009 to 2013, leading the School of Counseling to its initial CACREP accreditation. Dr. Tate is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and was licensed in Virginia from 2006 to 2009.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, College of William and Mary
• M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University
• M.A. in Communication, University of South Florida
• B.A. in Speech and English Education, University of South Florida

Dr. Tate's research and clinical work centers on the integration of neurofeedback and counseling, with a strong emphasis on spiritual and emotional development. She is passionate about how the brain's design interacts with mental health and spiritual growth. She developed a board-approved certification course in Neurofeedback in 2021 and continues to provide consultation and training to practitioners on interpreting raw EEG signals and identifying patterns linked to mental health conditions and medication response. Her work bridges neuroscience, clinical practice, and faith-informed counseling.

Her publications reflect a dual focus: one on cutting-edge neurotherapies and qEEG analysis, and the other on developmental and spiritual psychology. These works demonstrate a trajectory from foundational theory (Erikson) to advanced neurobiological applications in counseling.

Scientific Awards and Certifications:

• Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN), since 2006
• QEEG Diplomat, since 2023

Dr. Tate has mentored over 15 interns in her private practice, integrating neurofeedback into their clinical training. She actively contributes to curriculum development and is a member of the Colorado Counseling Association and the International Society for Neurofeedback and Research. She teaches a specialized Neurofeedback certification course multiple times per year and emphasizes experiential learning and spiritual integration in clinical practice.

She maintains a private practice in Colorado, where she has provided neurofeedback services since 2010, and continues to promote faith-informed clinical models that blend cultural sensitivity, clinical skill, and spiritual awareness.