A Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) and Counsellor educator, Dr. Strickland has expertise in clinical mental health and school Counselling, Her teaching, research, and service Emphasise Counsellor preparation, multicultural competence, and crisis intervention.
She is actively engaged in state and national Counselling organizations, where she has held leadership roles advancing the profession. Through her scholarship and professional service, Dr. Strickland is committed to preparing future counselors and fostering inclusive, affirming environments in both education and mental health settings.
MEMBERSHIPS + ASSOCIATIONS
2020-2024 — National Board of Certified Counselors
2021-2022 — Dia De Los Muertos Festival Planning Committee
2019-2023 — La Bahia Counselling Association
2021-2022 — LGBTQIA+ Victoria
2016-2022 — American Counselling Association
2015-2024 — Association for Counsellor Education and Supervision
2015-2024 — Chi Sigma Iota International Counselling Honour Society
2012-2016 — Gulf Coast Counselling Association
2015-2024 — Texas Counselling Association
2015-2024 — Texas Association for Counsellor Education and Supervision
2015-2024 — Texas School Counsellor Association
PRESENTATIONS + PUBLICATIONS
Presentations
Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Professional Counselors
2020
2020 Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference – Virtual
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
Preparing New-Aged Counselors in Crisis Intervention and Vicarious Trauma: Suggestions for Educators and Supervisors
2020
Texas Association for Counsellor Education & Supervision – San Antonio, TX
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
Resiliency in K-12 Schools: A Guide for Helping a Campus Heal After a Crisis
2020
Texas Association for Counsellor Education & Supervision – San Antonio, TX
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
The Journey to 60: School Counsellor Education Programme Transitioning
2019
Association for Counsellor Education & Supervision – Virtual
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
Awakening the Leader Within: Implications for Campus, District, & Higher Education Leaders in School Counselling
2019
TSCA Professional School Counsellor Conference – San Antonio, TX
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
Counselling Bereaved Children and Adolescents: Group and Individual Strategies
2019
TSCA Professional School Counsellor Conference – San Antonio, TX
Author(s):
Strickland, K.
Publications
Chaos, Bedbugs, and Delayed Starts: Stories of Student Retention During Extreme Organisational Upheaval
2020
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practise, 0(0), 1–21
