Professional Bio

Degrees

  • PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado, 2012
  • Master of Arts, Community Counseling, emphasis in Couples & Families, University of Northern Colorado, 2005
  • Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Science/Health Care Management, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2003
  • Associate of Arts, General Studies, Arapahoe Community College, 1994

Professional Credentials & Memberships

  • Licensed Professional Counselor, 2010-present
  • National Certified Counselor, 2005-present
  • License in Marriage and Family Therapy, in progress, expected 2013
  • National Board of Certified Counselors
  • American Counseling Association, 2003-present
  • Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Colorado Counseling Association, 2003-present
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2012-present
  • Chi Sigma Iota Rho Upsilon Chi Chapter, Regis University               , 2012-pressent
  • Ignatian Faculty Scholar, 2011-2013

Academic Experience

  • Regis University, Assistant Professor, Graduate Counseling, 2010-present
  • Regis University, Affiliate Faculty, Graduate Counseling, 2010
  • Argosy University, Adjunct Faculty, Family & Couples Therapy courses, 2010
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver, Part-time Faculty, Psychology courses, 2006-2007

Clinical & Professional Experience

  • Kaiser Permanente, Crisis Counselor, 2011-present
  • University of Northern Colorado, Counselor Supervision and Education Department, Graduate Research Assistant, 2009-2010
  • University of Northern Colorado, Supervisor, Psychological Services Center, Individual & Family Counseling, 2007-2010
  • Kaiser Permanente, WLP Manager, 2007-2010
  • Deep Tone, Supervisor, Exercise & Nutrition Coach, 2007-present
  • University of Northern Colorado, Counselor, Psychological Services Center, Family Counseling, 2007
  • Kaiser Permanente, Learning & Development Specialist, 2007
  • North Colorado Health Alliance, Research Assistant, 2007
  • University of Northern Colorado, Counselor, Psychological Services Center, Individual Counseling, 2006-2007
  • University of Northern Colorado, Counselor Supervision and Education Department, Graduate Research Assistant, 2006-2007
  • The National Institute for Change, Counselor, 2006
  • Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department, Counselor, 2006
  • Creative Recovery Counseling, Counselor, 2004-2006
  • United HealthCare, Senior Account Manager, Large Employer Group Management, 1997-1999
  • Sierra Health Services, Account Executive, Health Benefits Sales & Service, 1988-1996

Research & Scholarship

Publications

Black,L.L., & Huntington, J. 2008. Ethical Decision Making. Encyclopedia of Counseling, 182-185.

 

Presentations

Juried

Stratton, J. & Huntington, J. (2012). Training Counselors in Mind/Body Health. Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling: Conference on Spirituality and Religion in Counseling.

 

Helm, H., Huntington, J., & Benham, R. (2008). Beyond Role-Play: Using Simulation and Immediacy in Counselor Training. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

 

Norem, K., Magnuson, S., Huntington, J., & Kahlo, D. (2007). Wellness Revisited: Implications for  Professional Counselors in Colorado. Colorado Counseling Association Conference.

 

Norem, K., Huntington, J., Benham, R., & Hooten, S.P. (2007). Legendary Theorists’ Responses to

Contemporary Societal Problems: A Panel Discussion. Colorado Counseling Association Conference. Huntington, J. L., (2006). How To Be BrainWise. Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County.

 

Gorman-Barry, P., Huntington, J. L., (2006) How To Be BrainWise. Colorado Juvenile Council.

 

Huntington, J. L., (2006). BrainWise Through Mime. Assets For Colorado Youth.

 

Huntington, J. L., (2005). How To Be BrainWise Using Mime. Colorado Counseling Association Conference.

     

Non-Juried Presentations

Huntington, J. (2012). Male Counseling Students’ Perceptions of Females. Research Day, University of Northern  Colorado.    

 

Huntington, J., & Zullo, E. (2010). Portraiture: A Role-Play Debate. Research Day, University of Northern  Colorado.    

 

Invited Presentations

Huntington, J. (2012). Young Adult Development Tasks. University of Denver. 

 

Huntington, J. (2012, 2011, 2010). Interpersonal and Communication Skills. Leadership In Life Institute.

 

Huntington, J. (2012, 2011, 2010). Internal Communication. Leadership In Life Institute.    

 

Huntington, J. (2010). Gender Issues. Denver Seminary.

 

Huntington, J., & Dorothy, R. (2009). Communication and Leadership. Leadership In Life Institute.

Funded Projects

Hoffman, S., Hixon, J., Huntington, J., Reichel, J., & Stanley, S. (2011). 2011 National Clergy Renewal Program.  Lilly Endowment, Inc. Requested and funded $37,000. Parkview Congregational Church.

 

Huntington, J. L., (2004). Women Be Informed and Vote! United Church of Christ Women In Mission Partnership Fund. Requested and funded $500.00. Parkview Congregational Church.

 

Huntington, J. L., (2004). Strengthening Family Assets. The Community Asset Project. Requested and funded $500.00.  Parkview Congregational Church.

Awards & Recognition

Grants Awarded

  • Christensen, T.M., Remley, T.R., & Anderson, P. (Co-Principal Investigatorss) Training Teachers to Report Suspected Child Abuse. Presented by Baptist Community Ministries, New Orleans, LA. Awarded: $880,000, July 2002–June 2005.
  • Christensen, T.M., & McCollum, V.J. (Co-Principal Investigators) Principals= Perceptions of Middle School Counselors: Implications for Administrative and Mental Health Leaders. Presented by the School Leadership Center of Greater New Orleans. Awarded: $7,000, January 2001-August 2001.
  • Christensen, T.M. (Principal Investigator) Development of Play Therapy Laboratory: Training and supervision for counseling students and community clinicians. Presented by the Louisiana Association for Play Therapy-Board of Directors, Lafayette, LA. Awarded: $5,000, September 2000.

Honors & Awards

  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Regis University, 2011
  • Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Group Research Article of the Year Award, “Facilitation of reminiscence groups: Perceptions of group leaders”, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Detroit, MI, 2007
  • Faculty Welcome Address, First faculty member selected from the College of Education and Human Development, University of New Orleans Faculty Recognition Convocation, 2005
  • “My Favorite Professor Award”, the Alumni Association at the University of New Orleans, 2005
  • Award of Recognition of Service, Center of Teaching, Learning, and Technology, College of Education & Human Development, 2004
  • Early Career Achievement Award Nomination, College of Education & Human Development, University of New Orleans, 2002, 2003
  • Outstanding Research Proposal Award, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 2002
  • “Best of Show”, “An introduction to play therapy”, at the Louisiana Counseling Association’s Annual Conference in Layfayette, LA, 2002
  • Association for Specialists in Group Work: Best Group Research Article of the Year Award, “A qualitative investigation of the process of group supervision with group counselors”, Journal for Specialists in Group Work, American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2001
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, the Counseling Organization of Graduate Students (COGS) and the Alpha Eta chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 2000
  • Doctoral Student Research Award, Association for Specialists in Group Work, awarded $500 for outstanding dissertation research, 2000

Community Involvement & Service

University Service

  • Regis University, Chi Sigma Iota Rho Upsilon Chi Chapter, Faculty Advisor,  2012-present
  • Regis University, Affiliate Faculty Mentor, 2011-present
  • Metroplitain State College of Denver, ADVANCE Alumni Volunteer, 2004-2005
  • Metropolitan State College of Denver, Kid’s Brains Conference, Volunteer, 2004

 

Professional Service

  • Kaiser Permanente, Wellness Committee Member, 2009-2010
  • Colorado Counseling Association, Graduate Student Liaison, 2004-2006
  • Colorado Counseling Association, Conference Committee, 2004-2005

 

Community Service

  • Parkview Congregational Church, various committees, 2001-present
  • Cherry Creek School District, The Community Asset Project, President, 2007-2008, President-Elect, 2005-2007, Board of Directors, 2004-2010
  • Rocky Mountain Conference United Church of Chris, various committees, 2003-2006
  • Eastridge Elementary School, various committees, 2003-2006