WNBC1053 - The Art of Counseling Supervision: Essential Qualities for Success

Kimberly L. Mason, PhD, LPC-S

Dr. Kimberly Mason, PhD, LPC-S, is a distinguished counselor educator and supervisor with over 21 years in teaching and supervision within higher education. She received her doctorate degree in counselor education and supervision from the University of New Orleans and has worked as a clinical mental health, addiction, and school counselor and clinical supervisor. As a core faculty member in the clinical mental health counseling program at Walden University, she specializes in bullying and cyberbullying; counselor education and supervision; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and trauma. An accomplished author, Dr. Mason has published books and articles on bullying and cyberbullying and is currently researching digital harassment, social equity, supervision, and the professional identity of counselors. She is a frequent presenter at international, national, and state professional counseling conferences. A community leader dedicated to social change, Dr. Mason collaborates with school districts, law enforcement, governmental agencies, and community mental health centers in her areas of expertise. She is the 2024 recipient of the Louisiana Counselor Educator of the Year award, given by the Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the 2025 recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award for the College of Social and Behavioral Health, given by Walden University. Dr. Mason also maintains a private practice, where she works with diverse populations on a range of issues, including mental health, trauma, relationships, addiction, spirituality, and interpersonal challenges. Dr. Mason is a licensed professional counselor and board-approved supervisor and is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing level one certified, telemental health training certified, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy certified, and Red Cross disaster mental health counselor certified. She had earned cognitive behavioral intervention for trauma in schools certification, iSafe and NetSmartz internet safety certification, and conflict mediation certification.