M.A., (Counseling) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M., (Counseling) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., (Counselor Education and Supervision) New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Washington is an Assistant Professor of Counseling. Before coming to Belhaven, he served as an Instructor of Counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary for three years. He has served in private practice settings and residential addiction facilities.
Areas of Expertise
Marriage and Family Counseling
Multicultural Counseling
Integration of Psychology and Theology
Training
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Prepare-Enrich
Story-Informed Trauma Therapy
Sandtray Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sex
Trust-Based Relational Intervention
Professional Organizations
American Counseling Association 2022 - present
International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, 2021 - present
Christian Association of Psychological Studies, 2021 - present
Louisiana Association of Counselors, 2020 - present
“Managing Cultural Encounters: Integrating Cultural Humility into Counselor Supervision” The Chicago School Online Counselor Education Department 7th Annual Virtual Conference: Empowering Diverse Voices, 2024
Co-Presenter, Starting With The Man in the Mirror: Cultivating Cultural Authenticity in Therapy as a Strategy to Prevent Burnout, Louisiana College Counseling Association 2024 Spring Workshop
Co-Presenter, A Different World: Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy in Couples with College Romantic Relationships, Louisiana College Counseling Association 2024 Spring Workshop
"Spades and Sweet Potato Pies: Integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy and Black Theology in Working With African Americans Couple,” Christian Association of Psychological Studies Conference, 2024
“Do you feel me?: Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy in Clinical Practice”, 42nd Annual F. E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions, 2024
“Humble and Kind: Integrating Cultural Humility into Supervision,” 42nd Annual F. E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions, 2024
“Lean On Me: Utilizing Attachment Theory to Assist Clients in Increasing Social Connection” Ouachita Baptist University Counseling Conference, 2024
Honors and Awards
Charles Piggott Minority Fellowship, 2019
Best Research Poster, Mid-South Psychology Conference, 2012 Student Faculty Award, Delta State University, 2012
