Stephanie DePalmer

I’m Dr. Stephanie DePalmer, and I’m an Assistant Professor for the CMHC Program and work remotely from Somerset, PA, just South of Pittsburgh. I completed my Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2021 during the pandemic from Shippensburg University with a specialization in trauma. I received my masters degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, so I’m a two-time native to the PASSHE system. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, a certified K-12 school counselor in PA, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC).

I have taught in online CACREP-accredited programs since 2019, while also owning and operating a small private practice, providing clinical supervision, and offering trainings/consulting to K-12 school districts on trauma-informed practices and cultivating whole school mental health. All of these career experiences are incredibly rewarding. My clinical experience includes my beginnings in various wraparound services, residential treatment facilities, then moving into mobile family therapy, providing clinical supervision and outpatient mental health therapy, with a specialization in children and adolescents. I also have seven years of experience as a professional school counselor, highlighting my heart for kids.

My research interests include anything related to trauma, interpersonal neurobiology and attachment, advocacy for underprivileged groups, creating access to services, and advancing our profession with sound research and evidence-based practices.

For a fuller list of the courses I have taught, a list of my scholarship, and other professional details, please check out my CV that is included in my directory listing. Thank you. I’m happy to be here!