Jenae Thompson

Dr. Thompson is a Core Faculty Member for the School of Counseling at Walden University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. Thompson's research interests and passions include ethically integrating alternative treatments, such as astrology and tarot, in therapy. She is also very passionate about educating therapists about the mental health benefits of African Traditional Religions.

Education

PhD, Walden University

MEd, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Publications

Thompson, J., Frazier, W. L. (2025). Initial Development of the Intersectionality Pedagogy Scale. Journal of Teaching and Learning

Zazzarino, A., Wanzer, V. M., Thompson, J. D. (2020). Addressing blended family and trauma issues with sexual and gender minority parents..

Thompson, J. D., Bridges, C. (2019). Intersectionality pedagogy in the multicultural classroom: Experiences of Counselor Educators. . Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

Peoples, K., Zazzarino, A., Thompson, J. D., Riley, P., Shelton, D., Fisher, R., Wanzer, V. M., Richardson-O'Neil, B. (2019). The unfaithful male in monogamous and nonmonogamous marriage: A phenomenological case study design. . Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity

Peoples, K., Zazzarino, A., Shelton, D., Riley, P., Fisher, R., Thompson, J. D., Wanzer, V. M. (2019). Analyzing case studies on male infidelity using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis: A collaborative group approach.

Thompson, J. D., Whitman, J. S. (2018). Multicultural and social justice leadership and learning in the classroom..

Thompson, J. D., Haley, M. (2018). Human trafficking: Preparing counselors to work with survivors.. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling

Presentations

Thompson, J. (2025). Unlock the Potential of Astrology in Therapy.

Thompson, J. D., Rodriguez, E. (2024). Embracing African Traditional Religions: Clinical Applications..

Thompson, J. D. (2024). Embracing African Traditional Religions in Counselor Education: An Ethical Imperative..

Thompson, J. D., Wadjet, U., Aldridge, E., Hatches, K., Kim, E. (2024). Incorporating Abolition in the Therapeutic Alliance. .

Speciale, M., Thompson, J. D., Lamar, M., Wallace, D., Wathen, C. (2023). Counseling Womxn Using an Intersectional Feminist Pedagogy. .

Thompson, J. D., Sapp, T. (2023). BIPOC Task Force Co-Chairs Working Group Progress Report for the Association for Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACSSW). .

Melamed, L., Thompson, J. D. (2021). Sexual Competency is Missing: Incorporating Sexuality into Clinical Training..

Zazzarino, A., Riley, P., Thompson, J. D., Wanzer, V. M. (2019). Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis as a Group Collaborative Student Approach..

Zazzarino, A., Wanzer, V. M., Thompson, J. D. (2019). Addressing blended family and trauma issues with sexual and gender minority parents..

Rogers, L., Thompson, J. D. (2018). Culturally sensitive gatekeeping and remediation: Ethical considerations..

Rogers, L., Whitman, J., Russell, S., Thompson, J. D. (2017). Dangerous liaisons: Ethical and legal challenges in supervision..

Thompson, J., Whitman, J. S. (2016). Sexual configurations theory: What is it and how does it apply to counseling LGBTQQ clients? .

Patton, J., Milan-Nichols, M., Thompson, J. D. (2016). Advancing social change: A 4-step process for problem and mirrored purpose statements..

Brown-James, L., Thompson, J., Niles, E. (2016). Microaggressions: Implications for counselors, educators, and supervisors..

Patton, J., Harrison, A. D., Thompson, J. D., Milan-Nichols, M. (2015). Teaching to create problem and purpose statements for positive social change..