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Valerie Couture, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)

Associate Professor, School Counseling

vcouture@uca.edu

Mashburn 223

(501) 450-5209

Dr. Valerie Couture is an Associate Professor in the Masters in School Counseling program. She has been with UCA since 2016. Her research interests are centered around counselor skill development, mental health issues in schools, and career development. Dr. Couture maintains a professional license in clinical mental health counseling and supervision as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S). She has worked in diverse settings including schools, community agencies, and colleges. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Indiana University, a M.Ed. in Counseling and Career Development from Colorado State University, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Arkansas.
Classes Taught
Individual and Group Counseling Skills
Counseling Theory
Research Methods
Educational Assessment and Measurement
Lifespan Human Development
School Counselor as Consultant
School Counseling Intervention Strategies
Career Counseling
Foundations of School Counseling
Counselors and Schooling Practices
Internship

Recent Publications

Bang, N. M., Couture, V. G., & Harless, A. M. (2025). A phenomenological study of school counselors’ experiences: Linking advocacy and career development for students in poverty. Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy, 12(2), 167–183. https://doi.org/10.1080/2326716X.2025.2550937

Couture, V. G., Oyeniyi, O., Shaw, E.O., & Parham, C. (2025). School counselors and leadership: A study of leadership from school counselors’ experiences. Midwest Journal of Education, 2(1), 73-89.

Behrend, B., Shavors, M. C., & Couture, V. (2024). Exploring elementary school counselor self-efficacy to improve graduate training and retention. Midwest Journal of Education. 1(2), 63-82.

Curriculum Vita