KaRae Powers-Carey
Dr. Carey: Champion of Mental Health and Education
Dr. Carey is a dedicated mental health clinician, esteemed graduate professor, and registered nurse with a specialization in psychiatry. With a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, focusing on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and School Guidance Counseling from Oakland University in Rochester, MI, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her field.
Her impressive credentials include licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina, as well as a Master's Limited Psychologist and Licensed Guidance School Counselor in both Michigan and North Carolina. Dr. Carey is also a Board Certified Telemental Health Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Board Certified Health Services Professional, underscoring her commitment to the highest standards of care.
With extensive clinical experience in crisis intervention for both adults and children, substance abuse counseling, and therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings, Dr. Carey is a versatile practitioner. She has a strong background in school-based counseling and community mental health, allowing her to address diverse mental health needs effectively.
As an instructor in higher education, Dr. Carey has shaped the minds of future mental health professionals at various public and private institutions, utilizing both face-to-face and virtual teaching methodologies. Her passion for education extends to presenting at numerous regional and national conferences, where she shares her insights and advances the conversation on mental health.
A tireless advocate for mental health awareness, Dr. Carey actively engages with her local community to combat stigma and promote help-seeking behaviors. She has previously served on the Board of the North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselors as the State Conference Committee Chair, demonstrating her leadership in the field.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Carey volunteers with many organizations such as The National Alliance on Mental Illness, SafeChild, The American Red Cross, The National Police Wives Association, Married 2 The Badge, and The Alliance Medical Ministry. Her dedication to supporting individuals with mental health concerns and their families reflects her unwavering commitment to improving health equity and fostering a more informed and compassionate community.
Education
PhD, Oakland University
MS, Madonna University
BS, Madonna University
AS, Henry Ford Community College
AA, Henry Ford Community College
MSN, Walden University
Public Service
North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Association, Chair -
Awards / Honors
2010 Outstanding Humanistic Dissertation Award, Association For Humanistic Counseling, 2010
Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, 2005
Kappa Gamma Pi, Madonna University, 2000
King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship, Oakland University, 2004
Robert Brown Memorial Fund Scholarship, Oakland Unviersity, 2005
Publications
Powers-Carey, K. (2016). Teaching Counseling Techniques Using Technology.
Presentations
Blume, T., Powers-Carey, K., Roan, B. (2005). Using Good Will Hunting to teach counseling theory integration. Association for Counselor Educator Supervisors Biannual conference
Carey, K. N., Kargharia, B. (2011). The Integration of Technology in Substance Abuse Treatment.
Carey, K. N. (2009). The Experience of the African American Stepmother.
Crable, A. R., Powers-Carey, K. (2015). Through the Fire: Counselor Educator Burnout. ACES