Alison Boughn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Alison Boughn is a counseling professor and the chair of the Counseling Department at Wayne State College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Dakota, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa, and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). She holds a certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. Boughn's qualifications and responsibilities meet the "core faculty" designation through CACREP's standards.
Boughn’s teaching interests include clinical skills and application, practical research techniques, and development of counselor self-awareness. Her research interests include child psychological maltreatment, trauma, art therapy interventions, and technology’s impact on human behaviors and experiences.
Education
Ph.D. Counseling and Psychology in Education - Counselor Education Specialization, University of South Dakota, 2019
M.S. Art Therapy Counseling, Emporia State University, 2015
M.S. Mental Health Counseling, Emporia State University, 2015
BFA Painting, University of South Dakota, 2013