About the Author

David A. Scott, PhD, LPC, is an associate professor in the Department of Leadership, Counselor Education and Human Organizational Development at Clemson University. Dr. Scott has over nineteen years working as a professional counselor in community settings and over eight years of university teaching. In the recent past, he served as the program coordinator for Clemson’s clinical mental health program and as the president of the South Carolina Counseling Association. He is an active member of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Scott has provided consultation services for many years through the private practice that he shares with his wife, Michelle. His research interests include identity development, at-risk youth and community counseling.

Chadwick W. Royal, PhD, LPCS, is an associate professor in the Department of Counselor Education at North Carolina Central University, where he serves as the coordinator of the Career Counseling and School Counseling programs. He is a licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor as well as a licensed school counselor in North Carolina. Dr. Royal has over fifteen years of experience as a professional counselor and over ten years of university teaching. His research interests center around the use of technology in counseling, counselor training, and counselor supervision; he has presented internationally on these subjects.

Daniel B. Kissinger, PhD, LPCS, is an associate professor of counselor education at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and serves as the clinical coordinator and coordinator of the clinical mental health track. His research interests include student-athletes, counselor identity development and wellness, and issues related to the therapeutic and supervisory alliance. He has over fifteen years of experience as a professional counselor and nine years as a counselor educator. He is an active member of several professional counseling associations at the state, regional, and national levels.