Russell, Tobi
Ph.D.
Biography
Tobi Y. Russell obtained her doctoral degree in Counselor Education from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and is currently working as a Fixed Term Remote Faculty in the M.A. in Counseling Program at Central Michigan University. Her professional background includes work as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Limited Licensed Psychologist working with children as young as 4, adolescents and adults in residential settings, outpatient agencies and private practice. She currently owns a private practice in Rochester Hills, Michigan. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Russell is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Creativity in Counseling division as well as the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. She has presented on a variety of topics throughout the state of Michigan and is a supervisor for LLPCs. She is certified in addictions and in child and adolescent counseling. Her current research interests include non-suicidal self-injurious behavior, addictions and trauma, and the connection between pandemic stress and self-efficacy.
More about Tobi Russell
Publications & Presentations
Russell, T. (Expected 2023). Mode Deactivation Therapy approaches, Training, Experience, Certification, and/or Credentialing. In Bill Owenby & Katherine Campbell (Eds), Starting Off in the Right Lane: A Guide to Certifications and Trainings for the Mental Health Professional. Arizona: ONBLLC Publishing.
Russell, T. Y. (2022). Counselor self-efficacy, work experience, and educational background as predictors in willingness to treat and seek additional training to work with non-suicidal self-injury clients
Credentials, Certifications & Awards
Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan
Certification in Child and Adolescent Counseling
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Addictions Counselor
Certified Clinical Supervisor in Addictions in Michigan
Certification in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Education
Ph.D. in Counselor Education, 2022, Oakland University
Master of Arts in Counselor Education, 2007, Oakland University
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, 1998, Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 1995, Eastern Michigan University
Research Interests
Non-suicidal self-injurious behavior
Addictions and Trauma
The Connection between Pandemic Stress and Self-Efficacy
Membership in Professional Organizations
American Counseling Association
Association for Creativity in Counseling Division
Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association
Current Licenses/Certifications Held
Courses Taught
CED 665: Personal and Professional Development Across the Lifespan
CED 677: Counseling Theories
CED 691: Internship
CED 695: Research in Counseling
Was the program you (the faculty) graduated from CACREP accredited?
Yes