Sam Rothrock

J. Samuel Rothrock received his PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University in May 2024. He runs a small private practice as a licensed counselor in Virginia and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Dr. Rothrock began work as a Walden University Fellow in May 2024. He has published research on Rehabilitation Counselor Roles in Parental Acceptance and Disability Informed Supervision, teaching disability related competencies, and how to engage parents of children with disabilities in therapeutic collaboration. He is an active member of the Virginia Counseling Association, Virginia Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Virginia Clinical Counselor’s Alliance, and the Virginia Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.

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