Dr. Kathleen Brown Rice is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (TX), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NC), Licensed Profession Counselor (SD), National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of North Carolina Charlotte, her Master of Science, Counseling and Human Resource Development from South Dakota State University, and her Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Science – Pre-Medical from South Dakota School of Mines.  Dr. Rice is a professor of counselor education at Sam Houston State University. She has worked as a professional counselor in various clinical settings assisting clients with mental health, trauma, and substance abuse issues and currently has her own private practice. She strives to create a learning environment that motivates students to be part of the learning process and implements learning activities that assist students in transitioning from the book world to the real world.

Dr. Rice’s scholarly research activity focuses on counselor supervision and training with an emphasis in ethical considerations, the implications of historical/generational trauma, and the impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and the community. She also incorporates the use of biomarkers in her research to understand emotional regulation, risky behaviors, and resiliency.  Dr. Rice is currently working on research projects related to problems of professional competency in the counseling profession, impact of death by suicide on others, and effectiveness of relationship counseling interventions. She enjoys collaborating with students on research projects.