Kimberly Mills

Kimberly Mills

Kimberly T Mills ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Dept of Counseling

Phone 301-860-3233 kmills@bowiestate.edu

Main Campus Proctor Bldg, Room 287

Education

  • Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Auburn University
  • M.A., Counseling Psychology, Bowie State University
  • B.A., Psychology, College of Notre Dame of Maryland

Research Interests

  • Counselor training in evidence-based therapy approaches
  • Treatment interventions for depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
  • Couples/family counseling.

Awards (selected)

  • BSU Presentation Award, “Review of Merit Pay Guidelines”
  • BSU Presentation Award, “Completing the Post Tenure Review Process”
  • North Carolina State University (A&T) Presentation Award, “REMBA Conference Presentation” 

Counseling Experience

  • I have over 15 years of experience as a psychotherapist in outpatient settings, inpatient hospitals, and residential treatment centers. Populations served have included children, adolescents, and adults. I have specialized in issues of trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and personality disorders.

Professional Licensure

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland

Professional Membership

  • Maryland Counseling Association
  • American Counseling Association
  • American Mental Health Counseling Association

Publications (selected)

  • Mills, K.T., Johnson, J., & Jordan, M. (2018). Treating emotional distress through the use of emotion and cognitive-based therapies. Journal of Mental Health Counseling.
  • Mills, K.T., Johnson, J., & Golden, K. (2014). Implementing mindfulness to foster posttraumatic growth in trauma survivors. Alabama Counseling Association Journal, 39(2),19-35.

Presentations (selected)

  • Mills, K.T. (November 2017). Promoting Resilience and Well-Being in Trauma Survivors. Paper presented at the Student Adlerian Society Conference. Bowie State University, Bowie MD.
  • Mills, K.T. (November 2016). Integrating Emotion and Cognitive-Based Therapies. Paper presented at the Student Adlerian Society Conference. Bowie State University, Bowie MD.
  • Mills, K.T., Norton, F., Daniel, K. & Green, R. (April, 2015). Treatment issues of racial and ethnic minority women with substance use disorders. Paper presented at the REMBA Conference (Racial and Ethnic Minorities with Behavioral Addictions), University of North Carolina A & T, Greensboro, NC.
  • Mills, K.T. (July, 2014). The Role of Community Mental Health Centers in Addressing the Needs of College Students. Paper presented at the American Mental Health Counseling Association conference, Seattle, WA.

Personal

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My favorite pastimes include traveling, learning new languages, and listening to live music.