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Dr. Steven Wright - Columbus State University

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Columbus State University

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Steven Wright, Ph.D, ALC, NCC

Associate Professor of Counseling Education

Teacher Education, Leadership & Counseling, Department of


Education and Certifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy – Counselor Education and Supervision, Auburn University, 2017
  • Master of Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Auburn University, 2014
  • Bachelor of Science – Human Development and Family Studies, Auburn University, 2012
  • Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) – Alabama Board of Examiners (C4065A)
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) – National Board for Certified Counselors (342586)

Biography

Dr. Steven Wright began his work at Columbus State University in August of 2020 as an Assistant Professor of Counseling. Following his doctoral training for counselor education and supervision at Auburn University, Steven spent three years as an Assistant Professor for the University of Bridgeport’s counseling program in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

As a counselor, Steven has provided therapeutic services to adult and adolescent populations at local community mental health agencies in both Alabama and Georgia, to college students in the state of Connecticut, and to adults and adolescents as a private practitioner in the state of Alabama.

Steven currently serves as program coordinator for CSU’s clinical mental health counseling program and as the counselor education program’s CACREP accreditation liaison. As a researcher, Steven has published and continues to focus his research agenda on counseling pedagogy while maintaining a firm commitment to service at his university, to his profession, and for his student and client communities.  

Outside of his professional life, Steven enjoys living life fully with his wife and daughter, exploring new places, supporting the Atlanta Braves, being a food/drink enthusiast, and staying active in various ways.

Academic Areas

  • Ethics and Professional Issues
  • Social and Cultural Foundations
  • Career Development
  • Counseling Theory
  • Counseling Skills and Group Work
  • Research, Assessment, and Testing

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