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Counseling Theory (COUN 511)

Term: 2025-2026 - FALL

Faculty

Elsie Motter

I am a Jamestown native and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Jamestown in 2001 (Psychology/Criminal Justice).  After college, I spent 10 years in the Bismarck/Mandan area before returning to Jamestown with my husband and kids.

 

I have a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Counseling. I am licensed in North Dakota as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have over 20 years of clinical experience working with youth, adults and families. I also have clinical supervision and administrative experience. 

 

Office hours are available by request.

Description

Study of various theories and philosophies of counseling and therapy. This course provides an intensive look at selected theories of counseling and psychotherapy. The major concepts of each theory are reviewed and critiqued in light of current research and theory. Students are encouraged to begin to define their own theoretical approach.