Professional Bio

Degrees

  • PhD, Counselor Education & Supervision (CACREP Accredited), Marriage & Family emphasis, Doctoral Minor in Applied Statistics & Research Methods, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 2007
  • Master of Science in Marital & Family Therapy (COAMFTE Accredited), Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, 1998
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1992

Professional Credentials & Memberships

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Colorado license #560)
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), Clinical Member
  • AAFMT Approved Supervisor
  • American Counseling Association (ACA) 2003-2009
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) 2003-2009
  • Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society 2004-2008, Member & Faculty Advisor

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Regis University, Associate Professor, Graduate Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy Department Chair, Denver, CO, August 2005-present
  • Private Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Lakewood, CO, December 2010-present
  • Compassion Road, Clinical Director, Denver, CO, May 2008-December 2008
  • North Range Behavioral Health, Marriage and Family Therapist, Greeley, CO, August 2004-November 2004
  • University of Northern Colorado, Graduate Assistant, Greeley, CO, September 2002-May 2003
  • Front Range Community College, Adjunct Psychology Faculty, Fort Collins, CO, August 2001-December 2003
  • Loveland Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, Loveland, CO, October 1998-October 2001
  • Lutheran Family Services, Clinician, Fort Collins, CO, November 1999-August 2000
  • Adams Community Mental Health, School Based Therapist, Denver, CO, July 1999-October 1999
  • The Place Within, Marriage, Family, Child Counselor Trainee, Monrovia, CA, September 1997-October 1998
  • Fuller Theological Seminary, Marriage and Family Practicum, Pasadena, CA, September 1996-July 1998

Research & Scholarship

Publications

(Note: Prior to 2012 last name was Medina)

Medina, S. & Magnuson, S. (2009). 21st Century motherhood: Implications for counselors. Journal for Counseling and Development, 87, 90-96.

 

Reynolds, J. & Medina, S. (2008). Challenges and resiliency factors of families with internationally adopted children. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleur, R. K. Yep, (Eds.), Compelling Counseling Interventions: VISTAS 2008. Alexandria, VA: ACA Publishing.

Overton, S., & Medina, S. (2008). The stigma of mental illness. Journal for Counseling and Development, 86(2), 143-151.

 

Black, L., Suarez, E., & Medina, S. (2004). Helping students help themselves: Strategies for successful mentoring relationships. Counselor Education & Supervision, 44(1), 44-55.

Presentations (refereed)

(Note: Prior to 2012 last name was Medina)

 

Reynolds, J., Bennett, S., Sablatura, P., & Medina, S. (2009, October). The Eros of Community: Transforming the Landscape of Counselor Education Programs through Relational Leadership. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, San Diego, CA.

 

Bennett, S., & Medina, S. (2009, October). Staying Alive in Supervision: Navigating the Treacherous Whirlpool of Thinking, Feeling, and Willing. Poster session conducted at the annual conference of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, San Diego, CA.

Medina, S., & Osterlund, L. (2009, March). Common Pitfalls of Novice Couples’ Counselors. Poster session conducted at the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Charlotte, NC.

 

Arman, J., Bennett, S., Stratton, J., & Medina, S. (2008, October). Advocating for Students’ Theory and Technique Development during their Practicum Experience. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, CO.

Medina, S. (2008, October). Global Advocacy: Development of The Compassion Road Project. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Breckenridge, CO.

 

Reynolds, J., & Medina, S. (2008, March). Challenges and Resiliency Factors of Families with Internationally Adopted Children. Poster session conducted at the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Hololulu, HI.

 

Magnuson, S., Norem, K., & Medina, S. (2008, March). How to Get Published in State Journals. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI.

Medina, S., Reynolds, J., & Arman, J. (2007, October). Comparison of Clinical Training for Practicum: On-Site Counseling Lab vs. Off-Site Clinical Placement. Poster session conducted at the annual conference of the National Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Columbus, OH.

 

Medina, S., & Reynolds, J. (2007, September). Challenges and Resiliency Factors of Families with Internationally Adopted Children. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Colorado Counseling Association, Longmont, CO.

 

Magnuson, S., Norem, K., & Medina, S. (2007, March). How to Get Published in State Journals. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the American Counseling Association, Detroit, MI.

Medina, S. (2006, October). The Impact of Motherhood on Counselor Educators’ Professional Lives. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Grand Teton National Park, WY.

 

Osterlund, L., & Medina, S. (2006, October). Making Research Methods Meaningful for Master’s Level Counseling Students. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Grand Teton National Park, WY.

Medina, S. (2006, September). 21st Century Motherhood: Implications for counselors. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Colorado Counseling Association, Longmont, CO.

 

Overton, S., & Medina, S. (2005, October). Stigma and Mental Health. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Medina, S. (2005, October). The Impostor Phenomenon Through the Lens of Counselor Education and Supervision. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Overton, S., & Medina, S. (2005, September). Stigma and Mental Health. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Colorado Counseling Association, Longmont, CO.

Other Professional Presentations

Medina, S. (2005, October). Navigating Academia: The Balance of Life and Work. Content session conducted at the annual conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA.

 

Medina, S. (2008). Six common pitfalls of novice couples counselors. CCA Newsletter, 9(1).

Awards & Recognition

  • Regis University, Doctoral Studies Grant, 2006
  • Co-authored SPARC Grant “A Comparison of Clinical Training for Practicum: On-Site Counseling Lab vs. Off-Site Clinical Placement” - awarded $2,091 for technology equipment for practicum lab, 2006
  • University of Northern Colorado, Outstanding Doctoral Student Award, Rho Epsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, 2006
  • Regis University, Excellence in Teaching Award, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program, 2006
  • Regis University, Doctoral Studies Grant, 2005
  • University of Northern Colorado, Doctoral Summer Tuition Award, 2005
  • University of Northern Colorado, Conference Award, 2005
  • Regis University, Conference Award, 2005

Community Involvement & Service

  • Commission on Admission for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), Site Visitor, 2010-present
  • Regis University, School of Education & Counseling, Academic Committee Member, 2008-present
  • Regis University, Marriage and Family Therapy Committee Chair, 2009-present
  • Compassion Road Board Member, 2008-2009
  • Regis University, Faculty Search Committees, Counseling Division, 2008-2010
  • Regis University, Seminar Speaker: Internship Fair “How to thrive, not just survive, your graduate program”, 2008
  • Regis University, Marriage and Family Therapy Program Chair, 2007-present
  • Regis University, Marriage and Family Therapy Post-Graduate Certificate Committee, 2005-present
  • Regis University, Mission Committee, 2007-2010
  • Chi Sigma Iota Rho Upsilon Chi Chapter, Faculty Advisor, 2006-2008
  • Colorado Counseling Association, Editor, Awareness Journal, 2007-2008
  • Regis University, Diversity Committee, 2007
  • Regis University, Faculty Evaluator, Classroom Based Assessment for New Faculty, 2007-2001
  • Regis University, Counseling Children and Adolescents Post-Graduate Certificate Committee, 2006
  • Regis University, Faculty Search Committee, MACP, 2006
  • Regis University, Seminar Speaker, MACP Seminar Panel Member, 2006
  • Regis University, Seminar Speaker, Internship Fair for Master of Arts in Counseling “Effective and Ineffective Supervision”, 2006
  • Regis University, Faculty Evaluator: MACP Admissions Interview, 2006
  • Colorado Counseling Association, Editor Elect, Awareness Journal,2006
  • Regis University Marketing Event, Master of Arts in Counseling Representative, 2006
  • Regis University Marketing Event, Master of Arts in Counseling Representative, 2005
  • Regis University, Faculty Evaluator, MACP Admissions Interview, 2005
  • Professional Counseling Programs Pre-Admission Workshop at University of Northern Colorado, 2005
  • Chi Sigma Iota Rho Epsilon Chapter, Membership Chair, 2005
  • Regis University, Seminar Speaker, Master of Arts in Counseling “Introducing the MFT Certificate”, 2005