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Counseling Faculty

All of our faculty have achieved the highest academic degrees in their field, and have distinguished careers in both academic and professional settings. They are dedicated to serving students with their expertise and experience. Select faculty names to view their vitas in PDF format.


KATHY ARVESON Associate Professor (2008) Assistant Professor (1999) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352-4266 katharv@regent.edu Ph.D. Pastoral Counseling, Loyola College M.A. Counseling and College Student Personnel, University of Maryland B.A. Psychology, University of Maryland Professional Licensure/Certification: Certified Professional Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interest

ARLENE BROWN Assistant Professor (2005) Clinical Instructor (2003) Coordinator of Clinical Training M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4383 arlebro@regent.edu Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Regent University M.A. Clinical Psychology, Regent University M.A. Urban Affairs, Norfolk State University B.S. Sociology, Norfolk State University Professional Licensure/Certification: National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Biography and Areas of Special Interests

AMY (DOMINGUEZ) TROUT Associate Professor (2009) Assistant Professor (2006) Director Human Services Counseling Program M.A. in Human Service Counseling (757) 352.4349 awdominguez@regent.edu Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College M.A. Theological Studies, Wheaton College M.A. Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College B.A. Psychology, Arizona State University Biography and Areas of Special Interests

GABRIEL DY-LIACCO Assistant Professor (2005) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4266 gdyliacco@regent.edu Ph.D. Pastoral Counseling, Loyola College M.S. Pastoral Counseling, Loyola College A.B. Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interests

KATHIE ERWIN Assistant Professor (2010) M.A. in Counseling Program Clinical Mental Health Counseling kerwin@regent.edu Ed.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Sarasota (now Argosy) M.A. Counseling, Liberty University B.A. Political Science, Eckerd College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, National Certified Gerontological Counselor, National Certified Psychologist Biography and Areas of Special Interests

HOLLY HARTWIG MOORHEAD Assistant Professor (2011) hmoorhead@regent.edu Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro M.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro B.A. Florida Southern College Professional Licensure/Certification: LPC(NC), PCCs(OH), NCC Biography and Areas of Special Interests

GEORGE JEFFERSON Associate Professor (1984) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4264 georjef@regent.edu Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Georgia M.A. Human Development, University of Chicago B.A. Psychology, Lewis and Clark College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Biography and Areas of Special Interests

BENJAMIN KEYES Professor (2008) Associate Professor (2006) M.A. Community/School Counseling Programs Coordinator Director, Center for Trauma Studies (CTS) Professor (757) 352.4284 bkeyes@regent.edu Ed.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Sarasota M.A. Rehabilitative Counseling, University of South Florida B.A. Psychology, University of South Florida Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, National Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interest

LINDA LEITCH-ALFORD Assistant Professor (2011) Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision Program Coordinator Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (757) 352.4499 lalford@regent.edu Ed.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Northern Illinois University M.S. Counselor Education, North Dakota State University B.S. Bible and Christian Education, Philadelphia College of Bible Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interest

MARK NEWMEYER Assistant Professor (2011) (757) 352.4828 mnewmeyer@regent.edu Ed.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Cincinnati M.Ed. Community Counseling, Kent State University B.A. History, Malone College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Status Biography and Areas of Special Interest

ANITA NEUER COLBURN Assistant Professor (2011) (757) 352.4375 ancolburn@regent.edu Ph.D. Old Dominion University M.A. University of Alabama at Birmingham B.A. Rutgers University Professional Licensure/Certification: LPC, ACS, CRC, NCC Biography and Areas of Special Interest

STEPHEN PARKER Professor (2007) Associate Professor (1997) Assistant Professor (1993) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4293 steppar@regent.edu Ph.D. Theology and Personality Studies, Emory University Th.M. New Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary M.Div. Ministry, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A. General Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University B.A. Psychology, University of Tennessee Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interests

MERRILL REESE Assistant Professor (2009) Instructor (2007) Co-Director, Center for Trauma Studies (CTS) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4733 mreese@regent.edu Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University M.A. Community Counseling, Regent University B.S. Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University Biography and Areas of Special Interests

JAMES SELLS Professor (2006) Associate Professor (2005) Counseling Department Chair Assistant Dean for Academics Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (757) 352.4368 jsells@regent.edu Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Southern California M.S.Ed. Counseling, Northern Illinois University M.A. Educational Ministries, Wheaton College B.A. Social Science and Secondary Education, Biola University Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist Biography and Areas of Special Interests

DAVID SAVINSKY Assistant Professor (2012) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4853 davisav@regent.edu Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, Regent University M.A. Community/Clinical Psychology, Norfolk State University B.A. Psychology & Sociology, Virginia Wesleyan College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interests

SHERRY TODD Assistant Professor (2010) M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Coordinator M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (757) 352.4842 stodd@regent.edu Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, Old Dominion University M.S. Art Therapy, Eastern Virginia Medical School B.A. Studio Art, Virginia Wesleyan College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Registerd Art Therapist, Certified Trauma Specialist Biography and Areas of Special Interests

LEE UNDERWOOD Professor (2009) Associate Professor (2008) Assistant Professor (1999) Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (757) 352.4461 leeunde@regent.edu Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Wright State University M.A. Counseling and Family Services, Regent University B.S. Biblical Counseling, Fort Wayne Bible College Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Professional Clinical Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interests

CYRUS WILLIAMS Assistant Professor (2009) M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (757) 352.4576 cwilliams2@regent.edu Ph.D. Counselor Education, University of Florida EdS. Higher Education, University of Florida M.S. Counseling, University of Hartford B.S. Business Administration, Eastern Connecticut State University Professional Licensure/Certification: National Certified Counselor Biography and Areas of Special Interest

OLYA ZAPOROZHETS Assistant Professor (2012) M.A. Counseling Programs (757) 352.4700 ozaporozhets@regent.edu Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, The University of Toledo M.A. Counseling, Cincinnati Christian University Specialist Practical Psychology, English Language & Literature, Melitopol State Pedagogical University (Ukraine) Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III Biography and Areas of Special Interest