The Experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors Working with Military Sexual Trauma
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Department
Counseling
Date of Award
8-14-2024
Abstract
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is an issue of increasing concern within the military and mental health fields. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC’s) who work with MST survivors. With the increasing knowledge and awareness of MST that has been gained in the recent past, the need for competent LPC’s in this domain is evident, especially as the number of veterans seeking mental health services continue to rise. By investigating LPC experiences, this study sought to fill the gap in existing research and provide valuable insights into their unique concerns, struggles, and strengths when working with MST survivors. Utilizing purposeful sampling, semi-structured interviews over Zoom, and thematic analysis, this study resulted in four themes that provide in-depth depictions of the experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors who work with survivors of military sexual trauma. This study also provided implications for counselors in clinical practice, as well as counselor educators and supervisors.
Advisor
Lavelle Hendricks
Subject Categories
Counseling Psychology | Psychology | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Caulfield, Betsy, "The Experiences of Licensed Professional Counselors Working with Military Sexual Trauma" (2024). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 1209.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/1209
