Spring Szoka, PhD

Pronouns:

she/her

Education:

Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown WV

Master's in Counseling, Southwestern College, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies and Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin 

Licensure Status:

Pre-Licensure (Under Supervision)

Orientation:   

Using an Acceptance and Commitment approach to treatment, many interventions focus on how to regain balance in body and mind. 

Areas of clinical interest: 

Focus on developing identity, meaning, and well-being in life. Treatment interests include family of origin problems, adjusting to college life, and developing skills to manage moods and feelings. Research interests include body image, parent-child relationships, and sexual/gender minority identity.

Bio:

Spring completed a BA in women’s studies and creative writing from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and went on to earn a master’s degree in counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She worked as a therapist with homeless and at-risk youth for five years before completing the PhD program in counseling psychology at WVU.