Keene-Orton, Brandon
Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Brandon Keene-Orton earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English and Master of Arts in Counseling from Central Michigan University and his Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Wayne State University. Dr. Keene-Orton has worked in community mental health and private practice, working with kids, teenagers, adults, partners, and family systems presenting with anxiety-, mood-, trauma-, relational-, adjustment-, and neurodevelopmental-related concerns. Dr. Keene-Orton has been a supervisor in Michigan for several years working with interns and L.L.C.s and has research interests in counseling mentorship, ethics, qualitative methodologies, and theory.
More about Brandon Keene-Orton
Credentials, Certifications & Awards
L.P.C., A.C.S., B.C.-T.M.H., PREPARE/ENRICH, NCACES 2025 Outstanding Supervisor Award
Education
Bachelor of Arts, 2014, Central Michigan University; Master of Arts, 2016, Central Michigan University; Doctor of Philosophy, 2022, Wayne State University
Research Interests
Theories, cultural responsiveness, ethics, qualitative methods in counseling
Membership in Professional Organizations
ACA, ACSSW, AARC, AMCD, NASAP, NCACES, ACES
Courses Taught
CED 677 - Counseling Theories
CED 690 - Counseling Practicum
CED 630 - Multicultural Counseling