Biography
<b>Dr. Melodie H. Frick</b>, Professor of Counseling, currently serves the program
as ELC Coordinator, and previously served as Counseling program director and CMHC
field placement coordinator. Originally from Asheville, she earned her bachelor's
degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, master's degree
in Community Counseling from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education
and Supervision from the University of Virginia. Dr. Frick is a Licensed Professional
Counselor and Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor,
and has worked in outpatient mental health agencies, private practice, and counselor
education. Her professional memberships include the American Counseling Association
(including multiple branches and interest networks) and the North Carolina Counseling
Association. Her research interests include relationship issues (e.g., couple’s, familial,
consensual nonmonogamy, etc.), women’s issues, sexuality, and counseling and supervision
praxis.
Teaching Interests
Family Counseling<br>Sexuality<br>Diagnostics & Treatment Planning<br>Individual &
Group Counseling Skills<br>Practicum & Internship
Research Interests
Couples and Families<br>Sexuality and Gender Identity<br>Women's Issues<br>Counselor
& Supervisor Training<br>Trauma-Informed Care