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Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D., LPCAssociate ProfessorSchool of Psychology & CounselingMore about Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D., LPC

Kristen Kansiewicz, Ph.D., LPC

Bio

Dr. Kristen Kansiewicz is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Regent University. She teaches within the CACREP-accredited Master’s- and doctoral-level programs, focusing on research, dissertation, and statistics courses along with clinical mental health courses.

Dr. Kansiewicz is a Licensed Professional Counselor who developed the Church Therapy model of integrating clinical mental health services into church settings. She served as a Master’s-level CACREP core faculty member at Evangel University for five years, leading as Program Director for two and a half years. Along with numerous research articles, she co-authored a book with Dr. Paul Loosemore titled, Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom: A Christian Integrative Approach (2026; IVP Academic). She is currently under contract with Cognella working on a new book exploring evidence-based treatments (expected release late 2027 or early 2028).

Credentials

Education

  • Ph.D. in Counselor Education, Regent University, 2021
  • M.A. in Counseling, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2006
  • B.A. in Psychology, Wheaton College, 2001

Licenses and Certifications

  • Ordained Minister, Assemblies of God, Southern Missouri Ministry Network, April 2023-Present
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, State of Missouri #2021013614, April 2021-Present
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts #6710, September 2008-Present
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor, Center for Credentialing and Education, June 2016-Present
  • National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, March 2015-Present
  • Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, march 2015-Present

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA), 2018-Present
  • Association for Counselors, Counselor Educators, Supervisors, and Students (ACCESS, a division of CAPS), 2023-2029
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), 2025-2028
  • Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Epsilon Alpha Chapter, Primary Faculty Advisor, 2022-Present
  • Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), 2020-Present

Research Interests

  • Church mental health
  • Clergy well-being
  • Christian flourishing
  • Evidence-based treatment
  • CES development