Christian Integration in School Counseling

TeShaunda Hannor-Walker, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in the state of Georgia, associate professor, researcher, former school counselor and director of guidance and counseling for 15 years, and author of How to Raise a Successful Child with ADD along with several peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She was named American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) “Top Ten School Counselors in America.” She enjoys working with couples in marriage and family counseling, traveling around the world, and leading research teams with a special interest in research in African and Asian countries. She regularly presents at local, national, and international conferences on topics related to Christianity, counseling, trauma, poverty, colorism, digital addictions, the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), ADHD, and more. She is blissfully married to Jacque and the proud mother of one adult daughter, Justice. Learn more here: www.drhannorwalker.com

Lynn Bohecker, PhD, LMFT, earned a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an M.S. in Marriage Couple Child and Family Counseling from California State University Sacramento, and a PhD degree in Counselor Education from Idaho State University. She is a full professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Family Studies at Liberty University and the Senior Editor of the Journal of Faith Integration in Counseling. Dr. Bohecker is also the Chief Executive Officer of The Counseling Center at Tree City, which is a professional counseling center located in a church. Dr. Bohecker has presented at state, regional, national, and international levels. She has over 50 publications in peer-reviewed counseling journals, textbook chapters, and books.

Elizabeth (Liz) Wiggins, PhD, LSC, LPC, is the Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling at Colorado Christian University. Dr. Wiggins received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and her master’s degree in both School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. She is a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado. She is passionate about promoting holistic practices in school and clinical settings in order to promote wellness. She has received training as an integrative mental health practitioner and aromatherapist. Dr. Wiggins’ dissertation focused on improving counselor self-efficacy when integrating holistic wellness interventions. In her personal life, she takes care of herself by spending time in nature, connecting to loved ones, including her husband and children, and meditating on God’s Word.

Vasti P. Holstun, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCSC, ACS, is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Family Studies department at Liberty University. Before becoming a Counselor Educator, Dr. Holstun was a school counselor for 16 years. Since 2007, she has also been a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice, where she continues to counsel children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Holstun frequently presents at state and national conferences on spirituality in counseling, career counseling, mental health in schools, and counseling supervision. She has researched and written on supervision in counseling, burnout and compassion satisfaction, career counseling, faith integration in counseling, and school counseling topics, advocating for supporting mental health in school settings. She is the editor of the Journal of Faith Integration in Counseling.

Michelle E. Fellows, PhD, LPC, NCC, is currently a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania, assistant professor, editor, researcher, and author of several articles and a chapter in the book From the Inside Out: Therapists’ Confessions of Courage, Strength, and Hope. Dr. Fellows specializes in counseling children and adolescents and educating future counselors. She previously spent many years in public education as an English Language Arts teacher, school counselor, and basketball and track coach. She is married to Timothy and a proud mother to a baby girl and fur baby, Rusty.