Our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program focuses on integrating the Christian faith as the context for building an ethical counseling practice that addresses a client mental health. Students will receive practical and theoretical training that prepares them to offer mental health services in various settings including, community mental health, medical facilities, substance abuse programs, correctional facilities, private practice, and more.
Students can earn a master’s degree clinical mental health counseling within 9* semesters. The program begins with a 7-week summer session (mid-June) which includes a mandatory evening orientation. Fall and spring courses span 15 weeks. Students will gain knowledge to qualify for licensing exams such as the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) or National Counselor Exam (NCE). Evangel counseling students qualify to take these exams prior to graduation.
* A 7-semester accelerated plan is available to qualified applicants.
Accreditation:
This program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) thru October 31, 2027.
Program start date: Summer (mid June)
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Faculty
Regular Faculty

Christine Arnzen, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Graduate Counseling Programs
Huba Ray, Ed.D., LPC
Associate Professor

Erica Daniels
Assistant Professor

Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Megan Bearden
Assistant Professor of Counseling
Adjunct Faculty

Leah Wilson, M.A., LPC
Adjunct Professor, Behavioral Health Program Coordinator

Angela Reid
Adjunct Professor

Melody Palm, Psy.D.
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
Neva Atteberry, M.S., LPC, NCC
Adjunct Professor

Raquel Morrow, Ed.D., LPC
Adjunct Professor