My name is Bobby Stinnette, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan, Virginia, and Washington State, as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have worked as a clinical counselor in various settings (state, federal, and private practice) for over 15 years. I am originally from Detroit, Michigan, but have lived in Washington, DC, for the last 20 years. I recently moved to the Pacific Northwest (specifically the Seattle, WA area) for the beauty of seeing the Olympic Mountains to the west on clear days, or the tallest peak in Snohomish County, Glacier Peak. I love the outdoors! I specialize in the treatment of PTSD and complex developmental trauma and supporting individuals through the process of grief.
- Doctor of Education, Counselor Education & Supervision, May 2024
- (Dissertation Titled: Black Men’s Mental Health Help-Seeking, Attitudes, Intentions, and Psychological Wellbeing)
- Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
- Master of Arts, Counseling, April 2005
- Specialization: College Clinical/Community Counseling
- Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI Bachelor of Science, Psychoeducational Studies, 1995
- Human Development
- Howard University, Washington, DC
My approach to teaching and learning is grounded in the conviction that these constructs are interwoven key players in achieving holistic improvement for individuals. I believe students are active, rather than passive, participants in the learning process; thus, in line with my clinical counseling approach, I employ a strength-based teaching approach, acknowledging individual strengths and supporting students throughout the learning process. As an educator, I am not a "neutral" bystander, and I continue to be inspired by the works of Dr. Robert Lee Williams II, who conducted groundbreaking research on racial biases in IQ testing and created the Black Intelligence Test of Cultural Homogeneity. Also, Dr. Maxie Clarence Maultsby Jr., who developed Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT), emphasizing self-counseling, and many other researchers and educators who believe in "reciprocal teaching and learning." As I grow and develop as an instructor, I acquire new methods, approaches, and teaching skills. However, I do hold certain core beliefs about learning that have remained consistent over time. For example, mistakes are growth opportunities as errors are a natural and valuable part of the learning process. Moreover, being able to receive and give constructive feedback is a crucial skill for personal and professional growth. In addition to fostering an environment where students can be self-critical, I believe students must examine their deeply rooted thoughts, beliefs, and understandings.
- Men and mental health help-seeking
- Suicide among Black men as a public health crisis
- Exploring bereavement processes and complicated grief
- Assessing contributions of complex trauma to psychopathology
- Black Men's Mental Health Help-Seeking Attitudes, Intentions, and Psychological Well-Being
Stinnette, Bobby. Shippensburg University ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2024. 31143408.
- Beyond Suicide Assessment: Enhancing Counselor Competency Through Interventions and Supervision (North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision)
Free Your Mind from Trauma - Umoja Conference (Shippensburg University)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated
- Michigan Counseling Association (MCA)
- Virginia Counseling Association (VCA)
- Washington Mental Health Counseling Association (WMHCA)
- COUN 5180 Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling
- COUN 5520 Assessment in Counseling
- COUN 6122 Addictions
- COUN 5412 Assessment in Testing