Clinical Assistant Professor, LPC

Dr. Weneaka Jones I am a licensed professional counselor (WI), counselor educator, and researcher who is driven by a deeply rooted commitment to social justice, health equity, and economic advancement for all people. My professional background includes over 15 years of experience in the areas of mental health, disability, chronic illness, workforce development, and state-federal vocational rehabilitation. My emerging clinical interests are centered around creating positive psychotherapy and self-care experiences for Black women. As a researcher, I am curious about how my work can contribute to national efforts to disrupt ongoing health and economic disparities by increasing workforce participation and encouraging financial empowerment among medically and economically vulnerable communities. Consequently, the goal of my collaborative research and program evaluation efforts is to improve the systems that serve medically and economically vulnerable communities by promoting evidence-informed policy and system-level change. As a counselor educator, I greatly enjoy contributing to the professional preparation of the next generation of mental health practitioners.

Dr. Jones will NOT be taking a new counseling psychology doctoral student for Fall 2025.

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