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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, and
professional ethics. He is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia
and enjoys working with clients with HIV disease and
persons living with chronic and terminal illnesses (and their loved ones).
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. While working toward
becoming licensed as a clinical psychologist in Virginia, he enjoys seeing
clients in inpatient and outpatient settings on 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.
During
the Fall 2008 semester Dr. Cohn is teaching the
multicultural
class.
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.
During
the Fall 2008 semester Dr. Hastings is teaching the
introduction to counseling
class
class.
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, and how level of family belonging is correlated to positive and
negative outcomes for adolescents and adults. 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.
During
the Fall 2008 semester Dr. Leake is teaching the
practicum class.
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 has 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.
During
the Fall 2008 semester Dr. Mullis is teaching the
vocational psychology class.
He will be retiring after this semester and then will not be teaching but will
be available for consultation as an Emeritus Professor.
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
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.
. . .
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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