Dr. Henry's curriculum vita [PDF]
Bio
Dr. Melissa C Henry is an Assistant Professor and core faculty in the Counselor Education Program in the Department of Counseling and Human Development at the University of Louisville. She is also a licensed counselor with experience in couples and family therapy, PTSD/trauma counseling, and community mental health treatment. Her research interest includes PTSD/Trauma, Substance Use Disorders (SUD), and intersectionality. Dr. Henry is a researcher, educator, and social justice advocate.
Educational Background
- PTSD diagnosis, evaluation, and evidence-based outcome treatment
- Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
- Intersectionality and Feminist research methodology and approaches
Methodology
- Mixed Methods
- Qualitative: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Thematic Analysis
- Quantitative Educational Methods
Teaching Areas
- Group Process and Practice
- Theories and Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Honors & Awards
- Sponsored Scholarship Program (SSP) Grant. “PTSD, Chronic Pain, and Substance Use Disorders: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Study.” Association of Assessment and Research in Counseling (ACES)
- WACES Research Grant Award. “Narratives of Sexual Boundary Crossing with Counselor Educators and Supervisors.” Western Association of Counselor Education & Supervision (WACES).
Professional Memberships and Activities
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Chair, Research Grants Committee ACES
Publications and Presentations
- Henry, M.C. (September 2022). Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA): Utilization in research and clinical work. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2022 Conference. St. Louis, MO.
- Henry, M.C. (September 2022). Clinical-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) and other National Center for PTSD Measures: Utilization in Counseling Research and Assessment. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) 2022 Conference. St. Louis, MO.
- Henry, M.C. (2022). Narratives of Sexual Boundary Crossing with Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision. Portland, Oregon.
- Henry, M.C. & Nolte, M.C. (2022). Faculty Coteaching in Counselor Education. Western Association of Counselor Education and Supervision. Portland, Oregon.
- Henry, M.C., Sanjuan, P.M., Cacari-Stone, L.M., Cairo, G.F., Lohr-Valdez, A. & Leeman, L. (2021). Alcohol and other substance use disorder recovery during pregnancy among patients with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: A qualitative study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports,1. doi: 10.1016/j.dadr.2021.10013.
- Sanjuan, P.M., Fokas, K., Tonigan, J.S., Henry, M.C., Christian, K.L., Rodriguez, A., Larson, J.,Yonke, N., Leeman, L. (2021). Prenatal maternal PTSD as a risk factor for adverse birth outcomes: A systemic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 295, 530-540. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.079.
- Lardier, Jr., D.T., Opara, I., Herrera, A., Henry, M.C., Garcia-Reid, P, & Reid, R.J. (2019). Sexual negotiation skills and risky behavior on HIV knowledge, sexual partnerships, and risk perception among urban youth of color: A latent class analysis. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services. 18:3, 248-264. doi: 10.1080/15381501.2019.1632237.
