Eric Schmidt, Ph.D.

E. A. Schmidt, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Professional Counseling Program and the Assistant Dean for Faculty and Staff Development within the College of Education. Dr. Schmidt received his doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of North Texas. Prior to that, he was awarded a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from Corpus Christi State University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University. Dr. Schmidt has published on several topics, but specializes in the treatment of substance and process addictions, as well as the supervision of substance abuse counselors. He presents regularly at local, state and national conferences on clinical supervision, ethical behavior and ethical supervision. He is licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Texas and is a board approved supervisor. Dr. Schmidt has a private practice in San Marcos, through which he provides counseling to adults, adolescents and couples.
Vita

E-mail: es17@txstate.edu
Phone: (512) 245-3979
FAX: (512) 245-4074

Mail:

Texas State University-CLAS

601 University Drive

San Marcos, TX 78666

Professional Quotes:
"...in the structure of an organized body, the end of each member can only be deduced from the full conception of the whole."
- Immanuel Kant
"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence."
- Robert Frost
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” - John Wooden

Education:
Ph.D. Counselor Education, University of North Texas
M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance, Corpus Christi State University
B.S. Psychology, Texas A&M University in College Station

Courses Taught:
COUN 5689: Clinical Practicum
COUN 5354: Basic Techniques
COUN 5350: Professional Orientation and Ethics
COUN 5301: Introduction to Community-Based Counseling
COUN 5389: Site-Based Internship
COUN 5366: Immediate Methods in Individual and Group Counseling

Research Interests:
Motivation and adherence to weight loss for children and adults
Clinical supervision for chemical dependency counselors
Theoretical guidance and grounding

Major Activities:
Director, Assessment and Counseling Clinic
Member of Ad Hoc Testing Committee for Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Member:
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (www.naadac.org)
American Counseling Association (www.counseling.org)
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (www.acesonline.net)
Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (www.taap.org)
Association for Specialists in Group Work (www.asgw.org)

Class Notes:
5258 Group Counseling
5301 Intro to Community-Based Counseling

Links of Interest:
American Counseling Association
Texas Counseling Association
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Center for Credentialing and Education (organization that administers the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination - CPCE) National Board for Certified Counselors

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Dept of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology

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