Dr. Amber Bloom is a core faculty member and a licensed mental health counselor and supervisor. Dr. Bloom has a broad range of clinical experience with clients of all ages in various settings, including schools, community mental health, and private practice. She has clinical and research interests that include neurodiversity, LGBTQ2SAI+ people, religious trauma, and parenting.
Core Faculty
School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy (CPT), Counseling Division
- PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Texas Christian University
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Indiana Wesleyan University
- BA, Psychology, Anderson University
In counseling practice and teaching, I strive to co-create a safe, respectful, equitable, and collaborative environment. This doesn’t mean you won’t feel challenged or uncomfortable during this class. I hope you feel some emotional and intellectual discomfort as we subvert our understanding of power and certainty in counseling. I always strive to see my students as whole people with complex lives outside of the classroom. To that end, I value being approachable, open to feedback, and receptive to the needs of each student. Teaching, like counseling, is a profession of constant learning and self-evaluation. I look forward to learning and growing with you!
- Bloom, A. D., & Thomas, F. (2020). “Write What You Know” (Twain): How to Write a Practical Journal. Journal of Solution Focused Practices, 4, 1-5. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/journalsfp/vol4/iss1/5
- Karayigit, C. & Bloom, A. D., Rodriguez, M., Parlade, J., & Ozier, M. (2023). Teaching counseling microskills through the use of reflective practice in helping professions. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 17(3).
- Karayigit, C., Ozier, M., Bloom, A. D., Weaver, M., & Wiltz, S. (2024). Meaning-in-life among emerging adults: An examination of gender, relationship status, and social media use. Journal of Humanistic Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1002/johc.12222
- Dockery, G. & Bloom, A. D. (2024, February 22). Affirming Queer Neurodivergence: Counseling LGBTQIA Clients with Autism & ADHD. SAIGE 2023 Webinar Series, virtual.
- Bloom, A. D., Franzen, M., Huyn, J. H., Nowlin, A., Renolds, S. Yoon-Lee, S. (October, 2023). We Are United: An interactive discussion on LGBTGEQIAP+ Pedagogy, Advocacy, and Clinical Competencies for Counselor Educators. ACES 2023 Conference, Denver, CO. (Educational Session).
- Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
- Member, SAIGE
- COUN 5080 - Counseling Profession and Identities
- COUN 5520 – Test & Measurement
- COUN 6003 – Internship Case Consultation
- COUN 5050 – Intro to Family Therapy
- COUN 5500 – Intro to Research
- COUN 5040 – Multicultural Counseling
- COUN 5180 – Ethics and Professional Issues
- COUN 5600 – Trauma, Disaster, & Crisis