Evan Smarinsky
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2020
Evan Smarinsky, Ph.D. LMHC, completed his degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Arkansas.
Prior to earning his doctorate degree, he received his M.S. in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University and his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tulsa. As a licensed professional counselor, he has worked as a school-based mental health counselor at several elementary schools in northwest Arkansas. Prior to that, he worked as a counselor providing trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and court-mandated adults in Tulsa. His clinical work has focused on trauma treatment and prevention in children and adolescents.
As an instructor, Smarinsky utilizes a learner-centered pedagogy with an emphasis on experiential learning exercises to facilitate transformational learning experiences. His research interests include gatekeeping in counselor education, mindfulness, professional identity and training in counselor education, and topics related to diversity and inclusion.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Arkansas
- M.S., Oklahoma State University
- B.A., University of Tulsa
Scholarly Interests
Trauma-informed care
Treating children & adolescents
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Play therapy
Supervision
Qualitative research
Courses
- CSLG5500: Advanced Group Counseling Theories and Techniques
- CSLG 6150: Advanced Individual Mental Health Counseling
- CSLG 6899: Counseling Internship
- CSLG5899: Counseling Practicum
- RSCH6150: Research and Theories in Mental Health Counseling
- CSLG5060 - Counseling Theories
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES)
Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association (RIMHCA)
Publications
- Lusk, S., Veal, F., Smarinsky, E., Sanchez, J., (2020). Attitudes as Predictors for Work with Consumers Who Use Medicinal Marijuana. Rehabilitation Research, Polich, and Education, (34)4, 250-262
- Smarinsky, E.C., Brown, C.L., & Christian, D.D., (2022). Effect of a mindfulness program on adolescent introspection. Counseling Outcome and Research Evaluation
- Brown, C.L., Smarinsky, E.C., McCarty, D.L. & Christian, D.D., (2022). Student experiences of an adventure therapy mountain bike program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 1-29.
- Smarinsky, E.C., Brown, C.L., & Popejoy, E. (2023), Recommendations for Counselor Education and Supervision Programs Based on Doctoral Student's Gatekeeping Experiences, Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision