Dr. Kathleen Muirhead

Areas of Expertise

• Evidence-based and ethical practices for counselor educators; cultural competence, systems approaches, equity and social justice in counseling; body liberation and sex-positive frameworks in the helping professions; and the impacts of substance use disorders and incarceration on counseling clients.

Education

• B.A. in psychology, Eastern Nazarene College (2013)
• M.A. in clinical psychology, Bridgewater State University (2015)
• Ph.D. in counselor education and counseling, Idaho State University (2019)

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What's My Why?

The foundation of my work involves supporting students and clients to learn, grow and embody the fullest versions of themselves. It's an honor to use my role as a counselor and professor to help folks from all walks of life navigate complex personal, interpersonal and societal systems while finding meaning and resilience in the face of life's challenges. I spend my time in the classroom and in the community working for a society that supports the mental health of all folks in our communities, especially those who experience systemic barriers to their success. 

Professional Experience

In addition to my role as a professor at Salve, I work in the community as a licensed clinical mental health counselor (MHC-01503). I have been counseling since 2015, and I enjoy working with folks who have a wide range of mental health conditions and life experiences. 

Selected Publications

Muirhead, K., Hill, J., Minor, A., Nelson, A., Bhatia, R. "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Accessibility, and Social Justice in Counselor Education." A Comprehensive Guide for Counselor Educators: Training Students and New Educators for the Counselor Education and Supervision Field. edited by Devona M. Stalnaker-Shofner and Tanisha Sapp, Springer Publishing, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68358-9

Hill, J., Testa, J., Baquet, S.N., Muirhead, K.N. "Promoting Equity Through Career Counseling: Utilizing a Social Justice Leadership Framework". Career Development Quarterly, 69, 2021, pp. 326-339. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12277.

Hill, J., Baquet, S., Muirhead, K.N. "Solution-Focused Group Work for At-Promise Youth". Implementing Culturally Responsive Practices in Education. edited by T. Crosby Cooper, IGI Global, 2020, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3331-4