Sam Rothrock

Contributing Faculty
College of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Counseling
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

J. Samuel Rothrock received his PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University in May 2024. He currently performs career assessments designed to create opportunities for adolescents with disabilities and runs a small private practice. He is a licensed counselor in Virginia and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor nationwide. Dr. Rothrock began work as a Walden University Fellow in May 2024. He taught Ethics and Legal Issues, Group Counseling, and Practicum Coursework. Dr. Rothrock has published research on Rehabilitation Counselor Roles in Parental Acceptance and Disability Informed Supervision. He is an active member of the Central Valley Counseling Association and the American Rehabilitation Counselor Association.

Education

PhD, Walden University

MS, Virginia Commonwealth University

BS, Liberty University

Presentations

Rothrock, J. S. (2024). Rehabilitation Counselor Practices Improving Parental Disability Acceptance. American Rehabilitation Counselor Association