Nathaniel O. Brown, Ph.D., CSWA (OR), LMSW (MD) LPC (GA), NCC, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Director of Field Experience in the Department of Counseling and Educational Studies in the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Dr. Brown, as an interdisciplinary college mental health and college counselor, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Pre-Law from Lander University, Master of Social Work degree with a focus on Children and Families from Clark Atlanta University, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision with a focus on Counseling and Student Personnel Services (P-16 Partnerships) from the University of Georgia (CACREP-accredited). Before becoming a counselor educator and faculty member, Dr. Brown served as a counselor educator and practitioner in various college counseling practice settings, behavioral and mental health provider, social worker, and college/university student affairs professional. He has worked with individuals, families, groups, communities, and state and national policy makers on mental and behavioral health workforce development and healthcare.
As a translational researcher who seeks to bridge the gap between basic research findings and real-world clinical practice, Dr. Brown’s evolving research agenda focuses on three distinct areas: 1) Increasing access, retention, persistence, and graduation rates of postsecondary education hidden student populations through campus support programs (e.g., students with foster care, homeless/houseless, legal, sexual violence or sex trafficking, gender reassignment, or substance addiction histories), 2) Increasing and improving gatekeeping practices in CACREP accredited counseling programs, and 3) Exploring the intersection between career grief, loss, and development. With an interest and focus in quantitative (survey research) and qualitative research methodologies (heuristic inquiry and grounded theory), Dr. Brown continues to build collaborative and interdisciplinary partnerships with seasoned and early professionals. Dr. Brown’s professional affiliations include the American Counseling Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, National Career Development Association, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and American College Counseling Association.
Keywords: Counseling, Mental health, Family, Academic performance, College admissions, College Students in Foster Care, Transitions of College Students Who Experienced Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Attainment of College Students with Foster Care Experience.
