Josephine Manton

Associate Professor 

Bachelor’s Degree: BA English, Southeastern Louisiana University, 2005

Master’s Degree: M.Ed. Community Counseling, Louisiana State University, 2013

Education Specialist Certificate: Ed.S. School Counseling, Louisiana State University, 2016

PhD: PhD Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Holy Cross

Biography 

Dr. Manton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and formerly Certified School Counselor in the state of Louisiana and a National Certified Counselor. She has practiced in a variety of settings, including inpatient, community, and university facilities as well as serving as a school counselor for six years, providing academic and social-emotional support for students in grades 9-12. Currently, she established a private practice where she sees individuals, couples, and families ranging from ages 12 to 75. She also conducts group and family therapy in a residential adolescent treatment program. As a military spouse, Dr. Manton has a passion for working with veterans, service members, and their families. Professional interests include school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, counseling adolescents, family counseling, wellness-based approaches to counseling, trauma focused counseling, identity development, counseling across the lifespan, multicultural/diversity issues, counseling military service members and veterans and their families, research and professional publication, and counselor education and supervision.