Associate Professor
School of Education and Human Development
E-mail: nielsen@lynchburg.edu
Office: Courts 340B #1
Phone: 434/544-8150
Experience/Background
Dr. Nielsen joined the Lynchburg College faculty in 1994. Dr. Nielsen came to Virginia with numerous counseling experiences in Colorado, California, and Arizona where he held positions in psychotherapy, administration, teaching, counselor supervision, and training.
Dr. Nielsen brings twenty years of clinical experience to Lynchburg College. Over the years, he has counseled clients in a university counseling center, drug and alcohol treatment programs, residential and psychiatric treatment programs for adolescents, private practice, and community mental health centers. He also produced drug awareness and counseling training programs that have been implemented by the Omaha Police Department, Boystown of America, Arizona's Indian reservations, and the U.S. Air Force.
Degrees and Certifications
B.A. in psychology and sociology, 1978, University of Colorado
M.A. in counseling, 1991, Northern Arizona University
Ed.D. in educational psychology with emphasis in counseling psychology, 1994, Northern Arizona University
Professional Interests/Research
The provision of psychological services in rural areas
Prevention of physical and sexual abuse among children
Drug and alcohol treatment services
Supervision and staff development
Therapeutic interventions with juvenile offenders
Gender and cultural differences in the counseling process
Courses Taught
Counseling Theories and Techniques, Abnormal Behavior, Substance Abuse Counseling, Administration and Supervision of Mental Health Agencies, Counseling Internship, Educational Psychnology, Adult Psychology