Misty Grant (she/her), PhD, CMHC, CMHCS, NCC, ACS, is a counselor educator, clinical mental health counselor, and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in counselor education, clinical practice, supervision, and academic leadership. Her work in higher education includes graduate counselor education, faculty and program leadership, curriculum development, accreditation, and the preparation and development of clinical mental health counselors.
Dr. Grant earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, with an emphasis in Trauma and Crisis, from Walden University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. Her professional experience spans higher education, community mental health, substance use treatment, correctional mental health, and clinical leadership. Prior to moving more fully into counselor education and higher education leadership, she served in senior clinical roles, including Director of Mental Health Services for the Utah Department of Corrections and Director of Clinical Services at Phoenix Recovery Center.
Her areas of professional and teaching expertise include clinical mental health counseling, counselor education and supervision, group counseling, addictions counseling, trauma and crisis, counseling theory, psychopharmacology, clinical skills development, and evidence based counseling practice. Her approach to counselor education emphasizes experiential and discussion based learning, clinical reasoning, professional identity development, and helping emerging counselors translate theory into thoughtful and responsive clinical practice.
Dr. Grant maintains active engagement with the counseling profession through professional service and involvement with organizations including the American Counseling Association and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. She has also served as a subject matter expert for the National Board for Certified Counselors. Across her work as an educator, supervisor, clinician, and academic leader, her focus remains on strengthening counselor preparation and supporting the development of counselors who are clinically skilled, reflective, ethical, and responsive to the individuals and communities they serve.
- Doctorate of Philosophy Counselor Education & Supervision, emphasis in Trauma and Crisis, Walden University, Minnesota
- Masters of Art Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Argosy University, Utah
- Bachelors of Art Exercise & Sport Science, focus sports psychology, University of Utah, Utah
As a counselor educator, my mission is to guide students on their journey of self-discovery and to empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to become strong practitioners and leaders in the field of counseling. Each of my courses seamlessly blends theory, approach, and practice relevant to the subject, ensuring that students can connect the material to their personal experiences and my own professional journey. My teaching style is deeply rooted in discussion and experiential learning. I strive to create an engaging classroom environment by incorporating a variety of activities, leveraging technology, and fostering meaningful conversations. My goal is to ensure that students not only grasp the concepts but also feel confident in implementing them. I emphasize the importance of building a robust counseling "toolbox" throughout our time together. By the end of my classes, my students will have a diverse set of tools, including activities, games, assessments, and practical skills, that they can immediately apply in their work with clients.
As an academician that is trained and continues to practice as a clinical mental health counselor, supervisor, and researcher, my research interests include evidence-based practices in addiction, comorbidities, trauma, PTSD, and supervisory alliance. I have spent the last ten years specializing in addiction, mental health services, and trauma survivor services for adults. I have developed and implemented full spectrum treatment programs that assist patients with various diagnoses, including addiction, dual diagnoses, and populations, including individuals that are severely persistently mentally ill and incarcerated individuals.
- National Counselor Certification (NCC)
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
- NBCC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- AMHCA Compact Committee Member
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
- Utah Mental Health Counselors Association (UMHCA)
- American Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES)