Tawny Chamberlain

Title: Lecturer of CMHC
Dept.: Psychology
Email: tchamberlain @ grandview.edu

Dr. Tawny Chamberlain completed her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Iowa in 2018 and has been an adjunct professor for the department of Rehabilitation Counselor Education in the College of Education at the University of Iowa since

Educational Background

  • PhD Counselor Education and Supervision from University of Iowa
    - Specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling
  • MS Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University

Certifications

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa
  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)

GV Start Date

  • Spring 2021

Professional Experience

Adjunct professor for the department of Rehabilitation Counselor Education in the College of Education at the University of Iowa since 2018.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Chamberlain has worked in the private practice setting and currently works at a neuro-rehabilitation outpatient facility focusing on providing counseling services to individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a stroke, Parkinson's diagnosis, or other neuro-related diseases/disabilities, as well as, working with caregivers. 

Dr. Chamberlain's pedagogical approach employs experiential and cooperative learning to develop the skills that students need to provide counseling services. 

Research Interests

  • Disability policy issues
  • Outcome research for individuals with disabilities
  • Adjustment process
  • Supervision
Dr. Tawny Chamberlain