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James L. Werth Jr., Ph.D., Professor and Program Director
Dr. Werth received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University in
1995. He completed his internship at Arizona State University’s Counseling and
Consultation. He joined the faculty at Radford in the Fall of 2007. Prior to
coming to Radford he worked at the University of Arkansas’ Counseling and
Psychological Services, served as a post-doctoral fellow at The University of
Nebraska – Lincoln where he received a Master of Legal Studies degree, was the
American Psychological Association’s AIDS Policy Congressional Fellow in
Washington DC, and was a faculty member in the Collaborative Program in
Counseling Psychology at The University of Akron. His research interests include
end-of-life issues, HIV disease, suicide, professional ethics, and rural mental
health. He is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia and enjoys working
with clients, especially persons with HIV disease and persons living with
chronic and terminal illnesses (and their loved ones). He is Board certified (ABPP)
in Counseling Psychology and is a Fellow of the Society of Counseling Psychology
(Division 17 of the American Psychological Association). He was the Chair
of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Rural Health, Chairs
the Virginia Psychological Association’s Ethics Committee and serves as VPA’s
Rural Health Coordinator, and is on several other Boards of Directors (e.g.,
Virginia Rural Health Association, Mental Health Association of the New River
Valley, Women’s Resource Center of the New River Valley).
Tracy Cohn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Cohn received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in human
sexuality from the University of Kansas in 2007. He completed his internship
at Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Center, Leavenworth,
Kansas. He joined the Radford faculty in the Fall of 2007. Prior to coming to
Radford, he worked as a researcher on a grant funded by the Department of Labor,
which sought to examine the job-seeking and job-maintenance strategies of
individuals with disabilities. His current research is in the areas of human
sexuality, the impact of behavior on public policy, and conflict in close
relationships. He is a licensed psychologist in Virginia and has a private
practice in Dublin, VA. He enjoys seeing clients and couples regarding issues
related to substance abuse, trauma, and sexual identity. He also assists with
fundraising for organizations that provide services for under-served and
marginalized populations.
Sarah Hastings, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr.
Hastings received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of
Kansas in 1999. She completed her internship at Kansas State University
Counseling Services. She joined the faculty at Radford in the Fall of 2006.
Prior to coming to Radford she worked in a rural mental health center in
southeast Kansas and consulted with the local Head Start agency. She also
worked as a licensed psychologist in the counseling center at Baker
University for 6 years, serving 4 years as director. While there she served
on the university’s strategic leadership team and coauthored a $200,000
grant awarded by the Department of Justice to increase awareness of
gender-based violence and enhance counseling and support services. Her
current research projects include rural psychological practice,
self-compassion and body image, and optimism in relationships. She is
licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia and enjoys working with
clients who are dealing with life transitions.
Valerie Leake, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Leake received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the
University of Kentucky in 2006. She completed her internship at the
Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She joined the faculty at
Radford in the fall of 2007. Prior to coming to Radford she worked for a
year at the University of Kentucky as a Visiting Assistant Professor where
she taught a variety of courses including counseling techniques, counseling
theories, psychological assessment, gender development, and practicum. Her
research focuses on validation of the Family Belonging Scale-Revised with
adolescents and adults, development of interventions for stepfamilies with
adolescents, how level of family belonging is correlated to positive and
negative outcomes for adolescents and adults, and evidence-based treatments
for post-traumatic stress disorder. She is a member of the American
Psychological Association and the American Educational Research Association
and presents research yearly at their national conferences.
She is
licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia
and she enjoys working with couples and families.
Ruth Riding-Malon, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Riding-Malon
earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky in
2008. She completed her internship at Kentucky River Community Care and
Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital in Hazard, Kentucky. She joined the
Radford faculty in the Fall of 2008. Prior to coming to Radford, she worked in a
community mental health clinic in central Kentucky and served one year as
assistant to the clinic director. She participated in research projects on AIDS
prevention in high schools, and on rape prevention on college campuses; she
trained staff and student leaders in diversity issues and on effective sexual
assault response, and worked with pre-service teachers to increase awareness of
multicultural issues. Dr. Riding-Malon is interested in rural mental health,
women’s issues, trauma treatment, and in working with disenfranchised
populations. Her current research interests lie in studying issues particular to
populations in rural areas, investigating the effectiveness of multicultural
training, evaluating trauma treatments, and examining the impact of spirituality
in the lives of clients. She is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia
and she enjoys working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
EMERITUS FACULTY
Tom Mullis, Ph.D., Professor
Dr. Mullis received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of
Utah in 1970. He completed his internship at Holiday Children’s Center in Salt
Lake City, Utah. He joined the faculty at Radford in 1973. Prior to coming to
Radford he worked at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. While working
at Radford he worked as a part-time counselor at the Center for Counseling and
Student Development for 15 years. His research interests include existential
psychology, ethics, and psychology of religion. He is a Licensed Professional
Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Virginia; he also is a
Licensed Psychologist in Kansas. Presently, he has a limited private practice at
the Center for Grief, Loss and Life Transitions. He enjoys working with clients
who have existential and loss issues. He is the recipient of the Dedmon teaching
award for excellence at Radford, Outstanding Volunteer Award from American
Mental Health Counselors Association for work with graduate students, and in
2007 was presented an award by the Radford University Graduate College for his
work in developing the Psy.D. program. His website is
www.tommullis.com.
Dr.
Mullis retired after the Fall 2008 semester but remains available for
consultation as an Emeritus Professor.
. . .
As we discuss in both the
Accreditation page and the first section of the FAQs page,
the Radford University Psy.D. Program is not yet accredited by the American
Psychological Association. If you have questions about the accreditation process
for doctoral programs in psychology, you can contact the APA via the following
means:
American Psychological Association
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation / Commission on Accreditation
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 202-336-5979
TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123
Fax: 202-336-5978
E-mail:
apaaccred@apa.org
Internet Webpage:
http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
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