Colleen R. Logan PhD, LPC-S

Associate Director of Clinical Education

About: 

Dr. Colleen R. Logan is a nationally recognized counselor educator, clinical supervisor, scholar, and academic leader with more than 30 years of distinguished service to the counseling profession. A former President of the American Counseling Association (2008–2009), an ACA Fellow, and former Trustee of the American Counseling Association Foundation, Dr. Logan has been a prominent voice in advancing the counseling profession, strengthening professional identity, and championing culturally responsive, ethical, and equitable mental health care.

Throughout her career, Dr. Logan has held numerous senior academic leadership positions, including Founding Dean, Program Director, Associate Dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs. A Full Professor since 2008, she has provided academic leadership for master’s and doctoral counseling programs at several universities. Her extensive expertise encompasses counselor education, clinical supervision, curriculum innovation, faculty development, and accreditation, including the development of graduate counseling programs aligned with the 2024 CACREP Standards.

An accomplished scholar, author, consultant, and national and international keynote speaker, Dr. Logan is recognized for her contributions to multicultural counseling, LGBTQ+ affirmative counseling, social justice advocacy, professional ethics, and counselor professional development. Her clinical experience spans individual, couples, and family counseling, with a longstanding commitment to serving historically marginalized and underserved populations. Her scholarship and professional leadership reflect a deeply held belief in the transformative power of counseling and the importance of accessible, affirming, and culturally responsive mental health services.

At Sonoran University, Dr. Logan serves as Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education, providing leadership in clinical training and practicum and internship development. She is deeply committed to preparing the next generation of counselors to become clinically competent, ethically grounded, culturally responsive, and compassionate professionals. Her approach to counselor education emphasizes evidence-based practice, meaningful clinical supervision, interprofessional collaboration, and whole-person care.

Education: 

• PhD., Counselor Education, University of Virginia, 1994
• M.S., Counselor Education, Duquesne University, 1987
• B.A., Behavioral Sciences/Psychology, Warren Wilson College, 1985

Professional Associations and Leadership: 

• American Counseling Association — President (2008–2009)
• American Counseling Association — Fellow (2013)
• American Counseling Association Foundation — Trustee (2016–2020)
• Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling — President (1998–1999)
• Texas Counseling Association

Professional Licensure and Certifications: 

• Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S), Texas
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)

Selected Scholarly Publications: 

• Barret, B., & Logan, C. (2001). Counseling gay men and lesbians: A practice primer. Brooks/Cole.
• Powell, M. J., & Logan, C. R. (2019). Preventing and treating mood disorders in children and adolescents. In D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross (Eds.), Youth at risk: Prevention resource for counselors, teachers and parents. American Counseling Association.
• Marszalek, J., & Logan, C. R. (2019). Counseling queer youth: Preventing another Matthew Shepard and Gwen Araujo story. In D. Capuzzi & D. R. Gross (Eds.), Youth at risk: Prevention resource for counselors, teachers and parents. American Counseling Association.
• Logan, C. R., Jackson, A., Teufel-Prida, L., & Wirick, D. (2016). Phases of couples and family therapy: From intake to evaluation. In D. Capuzzi & M. Stauffer (Eds.), Foundations of couples and family counseling.
• Logan, C. R. (1996). Homophobia? No, homoprejudice. Journal of Homosexuality, 31, 31–53.

Selected Honors and Recognition: 

• Southern Methodist University — Rotunda Outstanding Professor Award (2021)
• American Counseling Association — Presidential Commendation for Outstanding Service and Leadership (2017)
• American Counseling Association — Fellow (2013)
• Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling — Mentor Award (2009)