Counseling and Behavioral Sciences Faculty
Carolyn White, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT
Dean of Counseling, Education, and Business
Chair of the Department of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences
About
Dr. Carolyn White is Dean of Counseling, Education, and Business, and Chair of Counseling
and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Holy Cross. She came to the University
of Holy Cross (UHC) in 1998 as an adjunct instructor in Counseling and Psychology
and was hired as a full-time assistant professor in 2002. Dr. White currently holds
the rank of Professor of Counseling. Dr. White received both her PhD in Counselor
Education and Supervision and MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University
of New Orleans. Her dissertation research was on the benefits of group counseling
for high functioning Alzheimer’s patients. Her interests of study include gerontology,
sexual trauma, supervision, and qualitative research. Since coming to UHC, she has
taught courses in undergraduate counseling and psychology, and graduate courses in
the master’s and doctoral programs in counseling. She also chairs and serves on dissertation
committees of doctoral students in counseling.
Dr. White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist (LMFT), LPC Board approved Supervisor in Louisiana, and a National Certified
Counseling (NCC). She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Louisiana
Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, the
Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, the Louisiana Association
of Counselor Education and Supervision, and the National Honor Society of Chi Sigma
Iota (Alpha Zeta Chapter at UHC). Dr. White has presented at both local and national
counseling conferences on various topics including qualitative research, group counseling,
gerontological counseling, and sexual trauma.
Courses Currently Taught
Qualitative Research; Dissertation Research
Publications
Range, L. M., Salgado, R., & White, C. (2014). Do counseling master's program websites
help? Prospective students' ratings. College Student Journal.
Geoffrey F. Brazda, Lillian M. Range, Theodore P. Remley & Carolyn C. White (2018)
Does knowing that a suicide was "rational" influence grief?, Death Studies, DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2018.1450792.
D. Robert Casares Jr. & Carolyn C. White (2018) The Phenomenological Experience of
Parents Who Live with a Boomerang Child, The American Journal of Family Therapy, 46:3,
227-243, DOI: 10.1080/01926 l 87.2018.1495133.
Michaela Hartline, Ouida Frazier-Smith, Carolyn White, Thomas Fonseca, and Dottie
Martin. Reunification with a Biological Parent: Experiences of Adopted Individuals.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. (Under review).
Research in Progress
Experiences of Online Graduate Counseling Students. (In Progress)
Experience of Counselor Educators Maintaining Work Boundaries of Virtual Teaching
in Higher Education. (In Progress)
Organizations
American Counseling Association
Louisiana Counseling Association
Chi Sigma Iota
Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Louisiana Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Honors
Endowed Professor, University of Holy Cross (2021-2023)
Endowed Professor, University of Holy Cross (2020-2022)
Endowed Professor, Our Lady of Holy Cross College (2015-2016) Endowed Professor, Our
Lady of Holy Cross College (2014-2015)
Distinguished Professional Service Award, Louisiana Counseling Association, 2013 OLHCC
Students' Choice Award, Our Lady of Holy Cross College (2011) Endowed Professor, Our
Lady of Holy Cross College (2010 and 2011)
Nominated for the 2002 College of Education Outstanding Dissertation Award, University
of New Orleans.
Theodore Remley, Jr., JD, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Professor of Counseling
Coordinator of Doctoral Program in Counseling and Supervision
Practicum and Internship Coordinator
About
Theodore P. Remley, Jr. is a professor of counseling at the University of Holy Cross
in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Remley holds a PhD in Counselor Education from the
University of Florida and a law degree (JD) from Catholic University in Washington,
DC. He is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a member of the Chi Sigma Iota
national scholarship honorary in counseling. He is licensed as a Professional Counselor
(LPC) in Louisiana and Mississippi and is licensed to practice law in Virginia and
Florida. Dr. Remley is the author and co-author of a number of articles, books, and
book chapters related to legal and ethical issues in counseling. For more than 19
years, he has directed very popular counselor institutes in Italy and Ireland, and
in cooperation with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), in Bhutan,
France, Argentina, and Malawi in Africa. Since 2015, Dr. Remley has directed the annual
national refereed Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference held each year in New Orleans,
Louisiana. Dr. Remley has been a school counselor and a college counselor and practiced
law for seven years. In the past, Dr. Remley has held full-time counseling faculty
positions at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia; Mississippi State University;
the University of New Orleans; and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr.
Remley is a former Executive Director of the American Counseling Association. He was
the founding president of the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB).
He is a fellow in the American Counseling Association. He received the Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2016 from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
and the Past President’s Lifetime Membership Award in 2017 from the American Association
of State Counseling Boards (AASCB).
Classes Taught
COU Doctoral Courses
Publications
Refereed Publications
Dr. Ted Remley has over 50 articles published in referred journal. Below is a list
of more recent publications.
Becnel, A. T., Irvin, S., & Remley, Jr., T. P. (in press). Practicum & internship
coordinators’ experiences amid COVID-19 emergency remote teaching. Teaching and Supervision
in Counseling.
Bell, T., Remley, Jr., T. P., & Hill T. (2022). Counseling clients with learning disabilities.
Review of Disability Studies, 18(1&2), 1-32. https://www.rdsjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1053
Benoit, C. T., Thomas, P. A., & Remley, Jr., T. P. (2021). Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims
and the covid-19 pandemic. Mental Health, Religion & Culture. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2021.1953454
Becnel, A. T., Range, L., & Remley, Jr., T. P. (2021). Suicide, suicide assessment
self-efficacy, and workplace anxiety: Implications for training, practice, and research.
The Professional Counselor, 11(3), 327-339. https://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/suicide-suicide-assessment-self-efficacy-and-workplace-anxiety-implications-for-training-practice-and-research
Sapp, L. H., Remley, T. P., Jr., & Range, L. M. (2020). The validity of exploring
educational attainment levels and occupational skill and physical strength demand
levels of caregivers when evaluating loss of earning capacity in pediatric cases.
The Rehabilitation Professional, 28(1), 5-14.
Pincus, R. G., Bridges, C., & Remley, T. P., Jr. (2019). School counselors using
motivational interviewing. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory &
Research. doi: 10.1080/15566382.2019.1646083. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15566382.2019.1646083?scroll=top&needAccess=true
Brazda, G. F., Range, L. M., Remley, T. P., Jr., & White, C. C. (2019). Does knowing
that a suicide was “rational” influence grief? Journal of Death Studies, 43(4), 211-223.
doi: 10.1080/07481187.2018.1446060. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07481187.2018.1446060
Books (current editions)
Remley, T. P., Jr., & Herlihy, B. (2020). Ethical, legal and professional issues
in counseling (6th ed.). Pearson.
Remley, T. P., Jr., Rock, W. D., & Reed, R. M. (Eds; 2017). Ethical and legal issues
in school counseling (4th ed.). American School Counselor Association.
Wilcoxon, S. A., Remley, T. P., Jr., & Gladding, S. T. (2013). Ethical, legal and
professional issues in the practice of marriage and family therapy (updated 5th ed.).
Prentice Hall.
Organizations
American Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
American Mental Health Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association
Phi Delta Kappa Educational Honorary
Louisiana Counseling Association
Louisiana Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
Honors
Featured as a Leader in the book, Counseling leaders & advocates: Strengthening the
future of the profession, written by Alexander T. Becnel and published in 2022 by
the American Counseling Association and edited by Cassandra A. Storlie and Barbara
Herlihy.
Listed in the Prominent Names in the Counseling Profession section in the book, The
counseling dictionary (4th ed.), published in 2018 by the American Counseling Association
in Alexandria, Virginia and edited by Samuel T. Gladding, 2018
Lifetime Achievement Award, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2015
Presidential Award, American Counseling Association, 2014
International Education Award, Old Dominion University, 2013
Fellow, American Counseling Association, 2008
Exemplary Leadership Award, Virginia Association of Clinical Counselors, 2007
Featured as a Leader of the Counseling Profession and featured in the book, Leaders
and Legacies: Contributions to the Profession of Counseling, published in 2003 by
Brunner-Routledge of New York and edited by John D. West, Cynthia J. Osborn, and Donald
L. Bubenzer, 2003
Individual Achievement Award, Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision,
1999
Outstanding Faculty Member Award, University of New Orleans Counseling Organization
of Graduate Students and Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter, 1998
Joe Wittmer Distinguished Professional Service Award, University of Florida Chi Sigma
Iota Chapter, 1992-1993
John R. Cook Award for Outstanding Service to the Counseling Profession, Virginia
Commonwealth University School of Education, 1992
Leadership Award, American Association of State Counseling Boards, 1992
Outstanding Scholar Award in Family Law, Catholic University Law School, 1979
Two-Year Fellowship, University of Florida Graduate School, 1969-1970
Four-Year Scholarship, University of Florida, 1965-1969
Matthew Morris, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Professor of Counseling; Coordinator of Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
About
Dr. Matt Morris received a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Virginia Tech (2006),
and currently is a Professor of Counseling at the University of Holy Cross (UHC) in
New Orleans since 2007. Dr. Morris is licensed as both a Professional Counselor (LPC-S)
and Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT-S) in Louisiana, and frequently presents at
state, national, and international conferences on topics related to couple & family
counseling and building a private practice. His practice can be found at www.drmattmorris.com,
where he specializes in couples/relationship therapy, therapies to reduce conflict
and improve connection, and therapies to improve sexuality and intimacy. When not
working, Dr. Morris can be found with family and friends, at one of New Orleans’ many
festivals enjoying life, music, and great food!
Classes Taught
Systemically-oriented Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling courses
Professional Experience
Dr. Morris' research interests expand his systemic orientation beyond the therapy
interaction and into larger system functioning. His doctoral dissertation focused
on systemic processes of international conflict, specifically cybernetic processes
of the Iraq War.
Academic Experience
Faculty member at the University of Holy Cross since 2007.
Roy Salgado, Jr., PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Professor of Counseling
About
Dr. Roy A. Salgado, Jr. is happily married and is the proud father of a son and daughter.
He received his BS in Psychology from Tulane University in 1995, his Master’s degree
in School Counseling in 2000 and his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision in
2003 from the University of New Orleans. Dr. Salgado has also worked as a teacher
for the Archdiocese of New Orleans School System. In addition to his teaching experience
he has had diverse experiences as a counselor at an elementary school, a high school,
a child and adolescent youth ranch, a community agency, and in private practice. His
research interests are in the area of child and adolescent neglect and abuse, play
therapy, child and adolescent development, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking,
human trafficking and family counseling. He has also served on faculty at Xavier
University of Louisiana. Dr. Salgado has provided clinical mental health counseling
services to members of the English and Spanish speaking communities through his work
with the New Orleans Family Justice Center and the Hispanic Apostolate, as well as
has worked with the general population in private practice where he has served the
community since 2003.
Dr. Salgado has served as a leading advocate in the formation of an initiative to
help address the mental health needs of the more than 1500 unaccompanied minors who
have come from Central America, most notably from the Republic of Honduras, to the
New Orleans area. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Salgado holds a position as
a Professor of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Holy Cross
where he has been on faculty teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels since
2006. He has received several Endowments for his work with Unaccompanied Minors in
the United States and in Honduras. Dr. Salgado has also served as the 2016-2017 President
of the Louisiana Counseling Association’s - Louisiana Association of Multicultural
Counseling and Development Division – LAMCD. He has served as the 2017-2019 Faculty
Assembly President for the University of Holy Cross and has been appointed by the
Governor of Louisiana to the Louisiana LPC Board of Examiners for the years 2018 –
2026, (the state licensing board for licensed professional counselors and licensed
marriage and family therapists) where he currently serves as chair.
Dr. Salgado also serves his community as member of the board for CCANO- Catholic Charities
Archdiocese of New Orleans. Furthermore, he also serves as a mental health contributor
for the New Orleans’ Fox 8 News affiliate and WWL 870 am radio. Dr. Salgado co-hosted
a weekly mental health talk show on WLAE-32 with veteran TV news anchor, Janet Gross,
entitled Coping During the COVID Crisis, which debuted in April of 2020 in response
to the global pandemic and was recognized by the New Orleans Press Club as the Best
TV Talk Show in 2021. The success of the COVID talk show, which ran for three seasons,
led to a spin-off series, entitled Coping Today, which debuted in August of 2022.
Dr. Salgado was also named Outstanding Professor of the year for 2021 by the University
of Holy Cross.
Classes Taught
Foundations and Ethics of Counseling
Introduction to Play Therapy
Intermediate Play Therapy
Advanced Play Therapy
Introduction to Applied Basic Statistics in Research Design – Counselor Education
and Supervision
Advanced Statistical Methods in Research
Introductory Application to Basic Statistics in Research – Executive Leadership
Introduction to Basic Statistics in Research – Business and Economics
Introduction to Basic Statistics in Research – Psychology, Social Counseling, Applied
Behavior Sciences
Dissertation Chair, Methodologist, and Committee Member
Presentations
Dr. Roy Salgado has over 20 presentations, at local and national conferences. Below
is a list of more recent presentations.
The diagnosis and treatments of anxiety disorders through telemental health – University
of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA April 29, 2022
Teleterapia: La ley y etica – UNICAH – SPSP, Universidad Católica de Honduras – “Nuestra
Señora Reina de la Paz”, San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America, June 24, 2021
Practice Guidelines for Telecounseling and Telemental health in Louisiana: Legal and
Ethical Considerations -University of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA March 13, 14, 20,
21, 22, 27, & 28, May 8, and June 5, 2020 (Co-present: Matt Morris PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health & Trauma: Assessment, Diagnosis, & Treatment -
Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 12, 2020
(Co-presenter: Amanda Salgado PhD, LPC, NCC)
Interventciones psicodinámicas: La terapia juniana con la arena – UNICAH – SPSP, Universidad
Católica de Honduras – “Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz”, San Pedro Sula, Honduras,
Central America, June 24, 2019 (Co-presenters: Amanda Salgado, PhD, LPC, NCC & Prisiclla
Delgado, M.A., PLPC, NCC)
Terapia familiar: Persectivas Sistemicas – UNICAH – SPSP, Simposio Virtural Internacional
via Zoom. Universidad Católica de Honduras – “Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz”, San
Pedro Sula, Honduras, Central America/ New Orleans, Louisiana, March 23, 2019
The Appropriate Use of DSM 5 Cross Cutting Measures in Counseling – Law and Ethics
in Counseling Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 21, 2019
Supervising Counseling When Using Diagnostic Tools: Appropriate Supervision of DSM
5 Cross Cutting Measures in Counseling, Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, New
Orleans, Louisiana, February 21, 2019
Appropriate use of Appraisal Instruments in Counseling, Law and Ethics in Counseling
Conference, New Orleans, LA February 1, 2018
Publications
Range, L. M., Salgado, R., & White, C. (2014). Do counseling master's program websites
help? Prospective students’ ratings. College Student Journal, 298-304.
Christensen, T.M., Hulse-Killacky, D., Salgado, R.A., Miller, J.L., & Thornton, M.D.
(2006). Facilitating Reminiscence Groups: Perceptions of Group Leaders. The Journal
for Specialists in Group Work, 31, 73-87.
Organizations
American Counseling Association – Member
Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors – Member
American School Counselor Association – Member
Association for Play Therapy – Member
American Mental Health Counseling Association – Member
Chi Sigma Iota – International Honor Society – Member
Counseling Organization of Graduate Students – Past President, Current Treasure
International Family Therapy Association – Clinical Member
Honors
New Orleans Press Club – Excellence in Broadcast – Nominated for Best Talk Show –
Coping During the COVID Crisis, WLAE-32, 2021
New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute – NORLI Leader, 2011
Hispanic of the Month, Vocero News – Bilingual Magazine, 2009
Who’s Who Among Professionals – Outstanding Counselor of the Year 2009
Outstanding Supervisor of the Year – 2007 Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Top 25 Young Hispanic Leaders of New Orleans, 2003, VoceroNews – Bilingual Spanish/English
Newspaper.
The Outstanding Professional Leadership Award, 2003, College of Education and Human
Development, University of New Orleans.
The Outstanding Doctoral Graduate Award by the Counseling Organization of Graduate
Students, 2003, College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans.
The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Outstanding Research Award, 2002, Reminiscence Groups: Implications for Group Counselors
and Counselor Educators.
Outstanding Leadership Award, 2001, Student Government Association, University of
New Orleans.
The Outstanding Masters Graduate Award, 2001, College of Education and Human Development,
University of New Orleans.
Outstanding Masters Graduate Award, Fall 2000, College of Education and Human Development,
University of New Orleans.
The Outstanding Masters Graduate Award by the Counseling Organization of Graduate
Students, 2000, College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans.
Thomas Fonseca, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, NCSC, NCC
Professor of Counseling
Coordinator of School Counseling
About
Thomas A. Fonseca holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mississippi
State University. He is the School Counseling Coordinator within the Department of
Counseling and Behavioral Sciences and has more than 8 years of school counseling
experience (serving 1 year in an Alternative School in St. Charles Parish) working
with adolescent boys. He created the first webinar on the assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders hosted by the Louisiana Counseling
Association. Dr. Fonseca served as past president of the Louisiana Association for
Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (LASERVIC), a division of LCA.
Dr. Fonseca serves as president of the Louisiana Counseling Association. He is the
recipient of the 2010 Adjunct Faculty of the Year awarded by the University of Holy
Cross.
He has presented several chapters of the DSM-5 at Family Services of Greater New Orleans,
Jewish Family Services (Metairie), and Catholic Counseling Services (New Orleans).
He has presented at the Louisiana Counseling Association’s (LCA) Annual Conference
for the past ten years, the Law and Ethics National Conference, and the Mississippi
Counseling Association’s (MCA) Annual Conference on crisis response planning. His
presentation on crisis response planning won the 2015 LCA Best of Show award for its
excellence in demonstrating how professional school counselors can advocate for the
profession by enhancing their contributions to campus crisis planning teams.
Dr. Fonseca has been the guest speaker for three district-level school board in-services
in which he focused on using best practices in campus planning for violent intruders.
He has received training from multiple institutes and organizations, including NOVA
(National Organization for Victim Assistance), ALICE Training Institute (Alert, Lockdown,
Inform, Counter, Evacuate - the first active shooter training to be endorsed by the
US Department of Education, Homeland Security, and FEMA), Western Region Homeland
Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) Symposium on Active Shooter Awareness, Louisiana
State University (LSU) School Shooter Awareness Summit, and Red Cross Disaster Mental
Health Training. In addition, he has responded to two active shooter events.
His licenses/certifications include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LPC Board-Approved
Supervisor (LPC-S), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), National Certified
Counselor (NCC), and National Certified School Counselor (NCSC).
Classes Taught
Advanced Abnormal Psychology
Advanced Internship and Counseling
Psychology of Religion
Crisis Intervention
Foundation of School Counseling
Contextual Dimensions and Practice of School Counseling
Master-Level Internship
Advanced Counseling Theories
Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment
Doctoral Dissertation Seminar
Doctoral-Level Practicum and Internship
Publications
Sandifer, M. C., Martin, D. M., Range, L. M., & Fonseca, T. (2019). Factors associated
with programmatic orientation and supervision in schools. Journal of School Counseling,
17(12).
Blind Peer Reviewer – The Professional Counselor (Peer-Reviewed National Journal)
- Published by The National Board for Certified Counselors (2017 – present)
Presentations
Dr. Fonseca has over 50 presentations at local, regional, and national conferences.
Below is a list of the more recent presentations.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Trainer #1435461) – Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- Archdiocese of New Orleans Schools
Clinical Counselor Supervision Workshop to qualify for the Louisiana Supervisor Credential,
New Orleans, LA (Summer, Fall, Spring – 2020; Summer, Fall, Spring – 2021; Summer,
Fall, Spring 2022)
Ethical Counselor Supervision Evaluation: A Foundational Supervisory Responsibility.
The Law and Ethics Conference (University of Holy Cross) – New Orleans, LA (2021)
Learn How to Identify Fatal Flaws When Preparing for Active Shooter Events. The Law
and Ethics Conference (University of Holy Cross) – New Orleans, LA (2019)
Several presentations given to the administration, faculty, and staff regarding “Identifying
Fatal Flaws When Preparing for Active Shooter Events”
DSM-5: Overview and Updates. Jewish Family Services of New Orleans – New Orleans,
LA
Organizations
American Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association
Louisiana Counseling Association, President
Louisiana Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (LASERVIC),
Past President
Louisiana School Counselors Association (LSCA)
Louisiana Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (LACES)
Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Counseling (LAMFC)
Louisiana Association Counselor Education & Supervision (LACES)
Louisiana Counselors for Social Justice (LCSJ)
Louisiana Association of Mental Health Counseling (LAMHC)
Louisiana Association of Counseling Graduate Students (LACGS)
Louisiana Association for Multi-Cultural Counseling and Development (LAMCD)
Louisiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) Acadiana Counseling Group (2020-2023)
Southern Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors
Chi Sigma Iota/Alpha Zeta Chapter – UHC Chapter Faculty Advisor (2012 – Present)
Kappa Gamma Pi (National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society) (2012 – Present)
Knights of Columbus (Council 1317), Houma, LA - 3rd Degree Member (since 1989)
Honors
The University of Notre Dame Class of 1956 Endowed Professorship II (2019-2022)
Adams I Endowed Professorship (2017-2019)
Louisiana Counseling Association Conference “Best of Show” Award (September, 2014)
Booth Bricker Fund Endowed Professorship (2011-2013)
Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (Adjunct Faculty) – OLHCC/UHC (May, 2010)
Humane & Caring Award – Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) (2009-10)
Distinguished Professional Service – Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) (2009-10)
Presidential Recognition Award for Distinguished Service – Louisiana Counseling Association
(LCA) – (2003-04)
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Loyola University,
New Orleans - (1994-1995)
Dottie Martin, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CFRC
Professor of Counseling
About
Dottie M Martin is a Professor of Counseling at the University of Holy Cross in New
Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Martin holds a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from
the University of New Orleans and an MA in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is
a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S), a Nationally Certified Counselor
(NCC), Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC) and has specialized training in
Southern Law Enforcement Foundation Basic CISM, EMDR and is TeleMental Health Certified
in LA. Her dissertation research was on the competency of school counselors working
from a family systems perspective. Her interests of study include supervision, trauma,
crisis, and family counseling. She is a published scholar and a frequent presenter
at international, national, and local professional conferences. She chairs and serves
on dissertation committees of doctoral students in counseling. Dr. Martin has served
as school counseling program coordinator, practicum and internship coordinator for
both masters and doctoral programs and is the moderator of the Psychology club. She
is an active member of the Louisiana Counseling Association and currently serves as
the President of the Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Martin has diverse experiences as a counselor in schools,
community agencies, behavioral health hospitals and in private practice. For over
a decade, Dr. Martin has maintained a private practice where she has experience working
with couples and families, survivors of sexual/physical abuse, first responders, clients
with symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal issues. Outside of work,
Dr. Martin loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, attending music
festivals, or just relaxing on a beach.
Classes Taught
COU 825 Doctoral Supervision
COU 820 College Teaching
COU 825 Dissertation Research
COU 650 Sexual Trauma
COU625 Crisis Intervention
COU 710 Master’s Internship
COU 845/848 Doctoral Practicum/Internship
Presentations
Dr. Martin has presented over 30 times at local, national, and international workshops.
Below is a list of more recent presentations.
Exploring Ethical Dilemmas When Treating Clients Who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct
by a Previous Counselor, Law and Ethics Counseling Conference, New Orleans LA, 2023
Exploring Intentional Supervision: Ensuring Ethical Competencies of Clinical Supervision
When working With Post-graduates, Law and Ethics Counseling Conference, New Orleans
LA, 2023
Exploring Intentional Supervision: Ensuring Ethical Competencies of Clinical Supervision
When working With Post-graduates, Louisiana Counseling Association, New Orleans LA,
2022
Post Graduate Supervision Mixer: Panel Discussion on Navigating the Supervision Process
Louisiana Counseling Association, New Orleans LA, 2022
Preparing for LPC Supervision: Navigating Goals, Expectations, and Common Issues,
Louisiana Counseling Association, New Orleans LA, 2022
Ethical Counselor Supervision Evaluation: A Foundational Supervisory Responsibility,
Law and Ethics Counseling Conference, New Orleans LA, 2021
Clinical Supervision Models Overview, Clinical Counselor Supervision Training, New
Orleans LA, 2020
Techniques of Clinical Supervision Including Methods and Techniques in Clinical Supervision
and Group Supervision, Clinical Counselor Supervision Training, New Orleans LA, 2020
Best Practices in Supervision Including Mental Health Related Professional Development
and Cultural Issues in Clinical Supervision, Clinical Counselor Supervision Training,
New Orleans LA, 2020
Publications
Martin, D. M. (2017). School counselors’ perceptions of family systems perspectives.
The Family Journal, 25(3), 271-277.
Sandifer, M. C., Martin, D. M., Range, L. M., & Fonseca, T. (2019). Factors associated
with programmatic orientation and supervision in schools. Journal of School Counseling,
17(12).
Michaela Hartline, Ouida Frazier-Smith, Carolyn White, Thomas Fonseca, and Dottie
Martin.
Reunification with a Biological Parent: Experiences of Adopted Individuals. Journal
of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. (Under review).
Organizations
American Counseling Association – Member
Louisiana Counseling Association- Member
Louisiana Association Counselor Education & Supervision-President
Louisiana Association for Marriage and Family Counseling - Member
American School Counseling Association – Member
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision – Member
International Association for Marriage and Family Counselors-Member
International Family Therapy Association - Member
Chi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society – Member
Association of Graduate Students in Counseling- Past President
Honors
Endowed Professor, University of Holy Cross (2021-2024)
The Outstanding Professional Leadership Award, Dec. 2007, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
The Outstanding Counseling Student Award, Dec. 2007, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Patricia Thomas, PhD, LPC-S
Associate Professor of Counseling
About
Dr. Thomas (Pat) has been at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans since 2015.
She taught high school science for six years before beginning her counseling career.
She received her MA in Counseling from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and
her PhD in Counselor Education from the University of New Orleans. She worked as
a counselor in the New Orleans Public School System for 25 years and taught at Southeastern
La. U. for eight years before joining the UHC faculty. Other professional counseling
positions have included working at an agency that serves families in danger of becoming
homeless and teaching as an Adjunct Professor at several local universities. After
Hurricane Katrina, she worked as part of a team providing mental health services to
faculties, students and parents in the New Orleans area. Pat’s professional interests
include counseling in schools, multiculturalism, wellness, self-care and holistic
approaches to counseling. Pat is a past president of the Louisiana School Counselors
Association, Louisiana Counselors for Social Justice and the Louisiana Counseling
Association. She has a contribution in the book “Counselor Self-Care” by Jerry Corey,
et al. Pat is a regular faculty member for the International Institutes to Italy
and Ireland that UHC sponsors each year.
Courses Taught
Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling
Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
Gestalt Therapy
Current Counseling Research
Doctoral Internship
Dissertation Research
Presentations
Dr. Thomas has presented over 50 presentations at local, national, and international
workshops. Below is a list of more recent presentations.
La. Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, La. “Wellness and Balance in our
Lives” with Lacy Sapp and Annie Simon, Oct. 2018
La. Counseling Association Conference, Baton Rouge, La. “Holistic Assessment” with
Christy Lagarde-Spears, Oct. 2018
Invited Contributor to book “Counselor Self-Care” by Corey, G. et al., American Counseling
Association. 2018
A Counselor’s View of Ireland Institute. “A Look at Personal Wellness and Balance
in our Lives”, August 2017-2019
Law and Ethics in Counseling Annual Conference, New Orleans, La. “Self-Care and Wellness”
with Sarah Irvin, Feb. 2019
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference, Seattle, Wa.
“Wellness, Balance and Self-Care as an Ethical Mandate for Counselor Educators, Supervisors
and Graduate Students” with Sarah Irvin, Oct. 2019
Organizations
American Counseling Association
American School Counselor Association (Executive Board, 1994-95)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
La. Counselors for Social Justice (President 2009-11)
Louisiana Counseling Association (Executive Board, 1981-82, 1993-96, 1999-2003, 2005-08;
President 2000-01)
Louisiana School Counselor Association (Middle/Junior VP, 1981-82; Executive Board,
1991-95; President, 1993-94)
Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Louisiana Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
Louisiana Mental Health Counselors Association
Honors
Louisiana Counseling Association’s Distinguished Professional Service Award 1997
Louisiana School Counselor Association High School Counselor of the Year Award 2000
Ouida Frazier-Smith, PhD, LPC-S
Associate Professor of Counseling
Classes Taught
COU601 - Introduction to Techniques of Professional Counseling
COU602 - Social and Cultural Foundation
COU616 - Techniques of Professional Counseling
Presentations
Best Practices in Supervision Professional Development and Cultural Issues in Clinical
Supervision
LPC Supervisor Training Workshop Series, New Orleans, 2020 – 2021
Gatekeeping: From Application to Graduation - The Role of the Counselor Educator
Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, University of Holy Cross, February 2019
Education and Supervision: Bridging the gap between personal values and professional
ethics, Louisiana Counseling Association, October 2017
Diversity Training (New hire orientation)
University of Holy Cross, August 2017
Being a Counselor Educator: Bridging the gap between personal values and professional
ethics, Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, University of Holy Cross, February
2017
Prayer of St. Francis,
Chi Sigma Iota Induction Ceremony, University of Holy Cross, Spring 2017
Ethical Case Studies in Counselor Supervision, (Co-presenter) Law and Ethics in Counseling
Conference, University of Holy Cross, April 2016
How to recognize and report Child Abuse, (Co-presenter) Various Orleans Parish Public
Schools, Orleans
Recovery School District, Our Lady of Holy Cross College, Fall 2007 – Fall 2013
Parents, Teachers, & Students – Team Success with Special Needs, Upward Bound Summer
Initiative, University of New Orleans, June 2010
Organizations
American Counseling Association – Member
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision – Member
Louisiana Counseling Association – Member
Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision – Member
Chi Sigma Iota/International Honor Society – Member
Honors
Outstanding Full-time Faculty of the Year – June 2020
Ryan White, PhD, LPC-S, NCC
Director of the Thomas E. Chamber Counseling and Training Center
Assistant Professor of Counseling
About
Dr. Ryan White is the Director of the Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center
at the University of Holy Cross, where he also holds faculty status in the Department
of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences. He supervises counseling students during their
practicum and internship experience and primarily teaches courses in theories, career
counseling, appraisal, research, and diagnosis.
Dr. White received his PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Louisiana, a National Certified Counselor, and holds membership in the American Counseling Association, the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the Chi Sigma Iota national honor society for professional counselors and counselor educators. His areas of research interest include counselor education, career indecisiveness, counseling adolescent clients, and suicide.
Courses Taught
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders
Appraisal in Counseling
Career and Lifestyle Development
Theories of Counseling
Advanced Statistical Methods in Research
Conducts weekly staffing with Student Interns at the on-site counseling center.
Presentations
Southeastern Louisiana University, Chi Sigma Iota: Sexual Trauma (Presented on the
Neurobiology of Trauma)
Diagnosing Adults Who Experienced Sexual Trauma as Children (Law and Ethics in Counseling
Conference 2016, 2017, and 2018)
Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Minor Clients (Law and Ethics in Counseling
Conference 2016)
Leading the Way – A Mentoring Program to Help Students Transition to Clinical Work
(Louisiana Counseling Association Conference 2013)
Preparing Excellent Future Counselors: Helping Rebuild More Than Just a City – Poster
Presentation (American Counseling Association Conference 2010)
Organizations
Louisiana Counseling Association
American Counseling Association
Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Zeta Chapter – member at large
Kappa Gamma Pi, National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society
Honors
Magna Cum Laude, University of Holy Cross - 2010
Outstanding Student in Psychology, University of Holy Cross - 2010
Michaela Hartline, PhD, LPC, NCC
Assistant Professor of Counseling
About
Dr. Hartline holds a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision. She is a Licensed Professional
Counselor (LPC), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and is TeleMental Health
Certified in Louisiana. In Fall 2019, Dr. Hartline became an Assistant Professor of
Counseling at the University of Holy Cross, after severing as an adjunct instructor
for three years. Dr. Hartline frequently presents in local and national conference,
on topics related to: Supervision, Counselor Education, Gatekeeping, Legal and Ethical
Issues dealing with Minors. In addition to teaching, Dr. Hartline sees clients at
a private practice, prominently working with adolescents and couples. Dr. Hartline
currently serves as Faculty Moderator of the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota,
national scholarship honorary in counseling and Omicron Delta Kappa, a 100-year old
national leadership honor society. When not working, Dr. Hartline enjoys spending
time with her friends and family exploring the city and listening to local music!
Classes Taught
COU606 - Theories of Counseling
COU699 - Practicum in Counseling
COU834 - Introduction to Qualitative Research Design
COU848 - Doctoral Internship
COU851/852/853 - Dissertation Research
Presentations
Supervising Master Level Students Utilizing Tele-Counseling. 2022 Southern Association
of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Baltimore, Maryland (Lead Presenter)
Experiences of Online Graduate Counseling Students. 2022 Law and Ethics National
Conference. (Lead Presenter)
Bridging the Gap Between Personal Values and Professional Ethics: 2017 Louisiana Counseling
Association Conference.
Can I Practice Here? Reciprocity or Portability in State Counseling Licensure: 2016
Law and Ethics National Conference.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling Minor Clients: 2016 Louisiana Counseling Association
Conference.
1st Webinar on Trauma-and-Stressor-Related Disorders (3 Hours): Louisiana Counseling
Association – Online (June, 2016). Webinar will remain on LCA website for 1 year.
Publication
Refereed Journal
Michaela Hartline, Ouida Frazier-Smith, Carolyn White, Thomas Fonseca, and Dottie
Martin. Reunification with a Biological Parent: Experiences of Adopted Individuals.
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice. (Under review)
Research in Progress
Experiences of Online Graduate Counseling Students. (In Progress)
Experience of Counselor Educators Maintaining Work Boundaries of Virtual Teaching
in Higher Education. (In Progress)
Organizations
American Counseling Association – Member
Louisiana Counseling Association- Member
Louisiana Association Counselor Education & Supervision- Secretary
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision – Member
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision – Member
Chi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society – Past President Member
Association of Graduate Students in Counseling- Past President
Honors
Outstanding Graduate Student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Sister Keri Burke, MSC, Outstanding Qualitative Dissertation in Counseling Award
Cathy Waguespack, MA, LPC, NCC
Assistant Professor of Counseling
About
Mary “Cathy” Waguespack MA, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National
Certified Counselor. In Fall 2017, Ms. Waguespack became an Assistant Professor of
Counseling at the University of Holy Cross, after serving as an adjunct instructor
for two years. She is currently pursuing her PhD and her dissertation research is
focused on adult women learners entering higher education while maintaining full-time
employment and family responsibilities.
Classes Taught
COU202 – Introduction to Addiction Counseling
COU305 – Juvenile Delinquence
COU307 – Addiction Counseling
COU407 - Advanced Addictive Counseling
PSY101 – General Psychology
PSY303 – Adolescent Psychology
PSY340 – Human Growth & Development
PSY407 – Death & Dying
SOC101 – Introduction to Sociology
Publications
OER Textbook
Co-author of Introduction to Sociology 2e – LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network.
2021-2022.
Organizations
Chi Sigma Iota - Member
American Mental Health Counseling Association - Member
American Counseling Association - Member
Louisiana Counseling Association - Member