Kim Mason
Dr. Kimberly Mason, PhD, LPC-S, NCC is a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health program at Walden University since 2013, and has been a counselor educator and supervisor since 2003 at two land-based universities. She specializes in the areas of bullying/cyberbullying, adolescents’ use of social media, Internet safety, counselor education and teaching online, supervision, DEI, and addiction. She is a published scholar, author of Bullying No More: Understanding and Preventing Bullying, frequent presenter at international, national, and local professional conferences, and consultant for school districts, law enforcement, governmental agencies, and community mental health centers in her areas of expertise. Dr. Mason maintains a private practice, and has extensive experience working with diverse populations ranging from young children through the elderly on a multitude of mental health, trauma, relationship, addiction, spiritual, and interpersonal issues. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Board Approved Supervisor, Nationally Certified Counselor, TeleMental Health Training Certified, certified in iSafe and NetSmartz Internet Safety, School Conflict Management, Conflict Mediation, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, and Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Trained. She is in the process of obtaining Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing certification.
Courses Taught
COUN 6722/6301S - Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories
CPLB 601L - CMHC, PrePracticum 1
CPLB 602L - CMHC, PrePracticum 2
COUN 6671 - Practicum in Counseling
COUN 6682A - Internship I
COUN 6682B - Internship II
COUN/HUMN 8560/9001 - Dissertation
SPLB 671L - MSCO Pre-Practicum 1
SPLB 672L - MSCO Pre-Practicum 2
COUN 6316/6302S - Techniques of Counseling
COUN 6730 - Addictions Counseling
COUN 6743 - Psychopharmacology
COUN 6326 - Research and Program Evaluation
GRWP 6100 - Group Lab in Counseling
RESI 6601 - Residency 1
RESI 6601 - Residency 2
Education
PhD, University of New Orleans
MEd, University of New Orleans
Public Service
Children's Advocacy Center, Hope House, Other - Covington
Louisiana State University Shreveport and Caddo Parish Schools , - Shreveport
Archdiocese of New Orleans, - New Orleans
Louisiana Safe & Drug-Free Schools Consortium, - Baton Rouge
Awards / Honors
Louisiana Counseling Association Excellence Award, Louisiana Counseling Association, 2010
Outstanding Role Model Award, University of New Orleans, 2003
Outstanding Master's Student Award, University of New Orleans, 1997
Recognition for 4.0 GPA in Doctoral Counseling Pro, University of New Orleans, 2003
Recognition for 4.0 GPA in Master's Counseling Pro, University of New Orleans, 1997
Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society in Counseling, University of New Orleans, 1997
Kappa Delta Phi International Honor Society in Education, University of New Orleans, 1997
Alpha Theta Epsilon Honor Society, University of New Olreans, 1993
Publications
Mason, K. L. (2013). Bullying no more: Understanding and preventing bullying.
Mason, K. L. (2013). Choice reality play therapy for children involved in bullying.
Perera-Diltz, D., Mason, K. L. (2011). A national survey of school counselor supervision practices: Administrative, clinical, peer, and technology mediated supervision. Journal of School Counseling
Perera-Diltz, D., Moe, J., Mason, K. L. (2011). An exploratory study in school counselor consultation engagement.. Journal of School Counseling
Mason, K. L., Perera-Diltz, D. (2010). Factors that influence pre-service administrators’ views of appropriate school counselor duties. . Journal of School Counseling
Perera-Diltz, D., Mason, K. L. (2010). An exploration of accountability practices of school counselors: A national study. Journal of Professional Counseling, Practice, Theory, & Research
Mason, K. (2009). Work and Life.
Mason, K. L. (2008). Cyberbullying: A preliminary assessment for school personnel. Psychology in the Schools
Perera-Diltz, D., Mason, K. L. (2008). Ideal to real: Duties performed by school counselors. Journal of School Counseling
Huang, G., Mason, K. (2008). Motivation of parental involvement in children’s learning: Voices from urban African American families of preschoolers. Multicultural Education
Mason, K. L. (2007). Ohio Department of Education, Anti-Harassment, Anti-Intimidation, or Anti-Bullying Model Policy per House Bill 276.
Mason, K. L. (2007). Building buddies, not bullies program.
Mason, K. L. (2007). Cyberbullying: Bullying in a technological world.
Mason, K. L. (2006). Bullying: A resource toolbox for school administrators.
Mason, K. L. (2006). Critical incidents in school counseling: Instruction and enhancing student learning outcomes in school.
MacCluskie, K., Mason, K. L. (2005). Microskills in counseling DVD.
Presentations
Mason, K. (2019). Bullying and the Emotional Mind: Utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills to Foster Resiliency.
Mason, K. (2019). Bullying in a Global Society: Cultivating Healthy Relationships Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
Mason, K. (2018). Strategies for cultivating compassionate minds to reduce bullying and build resilience. .
Mason, K., McDermott, C. (2015). Cultivating Compassionate Minds through Social-Emotional and Relational Literacy. Louisiana Counseling Association
Mason, K. L. (2017). Digital self-harm: Understanding experiential avoidance and coping functions among adolescents. Louisiana Counseling Association
Mason, K. (2012). Bullying in schools: Are service clubs an answer? .
Mason, K. (2019). Bullying no more: Building buddies, not bullies. Ursuline Academy
Mason, K., Russell, N., Henson, J. (2015). Cohesion through compassion: Using culturally responsive pedagogy to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments. . Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Mason, K. (2016). Bullying and the Emotional Mind: Teaching DBT Skills to Foster Resiliency. . Louisiana Counseling Association
Mason, K. L. (2013). Bullying no more: Protecting kids from bullying and high tech troubles. Christ Episcopal School
Mason, K. (2016). Strategies for Cultivating Youth’s Emotional Mind to Reduce Bullying and Build Resilience.
Mason, K., McDermott, C. (2015). Cultivating Compassionate Minds through Social-Emotional and Relational Literacy. Louisiana Counseling Association
Mason, K. (2014). No Place for Hate! Empowering Youth To Stomp Out Bullying and Cyberbullying.
Mason, K. (2013). Tackling Bullying Behaviors in the School: A School-Based Restorative Practice Model to Restore Relationships and Build Community.
Mason, K. (2013). Bullying, harassment, and suicide: Tackling the 3 R's of recognizing, reporting and responding.
Mason, K., Mason, K. (2012). Tackling Bullying Behaviors in the School: Restoring Relationships.
Mason, K., Varnado-Johnson, C., Mitchel, A., Byrnes, E. (2012). Putting the "professional" in professional school counseling.
Mason, K. (2012). Combating bullying: Creating a safe school climate where every child can learn.
Mason, K. (2012). Bullying in schools: Are service clubs an answer? .
Mason, K. (2012). Tackling bullying behaviors, building resilience, and teaching youth prosocial behaviors.
Mason, K., Varnado-Johnson, C., Trogden, A. (2011). Reality focused group supervision: A model for supervisors of counselors-in-training and practitioners.
Mason, K. (2009). Growing up online: An alternative avenue for adolescent self-discovery.
Mason, K. (2011). Bullying and cyberbullying: Addressing the problem and intervening appropriately.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying and cyber-threats: Bullying in a technological world.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying? Sexting? understanding and managing today's Internet challenges.
Mason, K. L., Varnado‑Johnson, C., Randolph-Alvarez, T. (2011). Advocacy and career development for high poverty populations.
Mason, K. (2011). Cybertechnology and cyberbullying. Southern University of New Orleans
Mason, K. (2010). Cyberbullying? Sexting? Understanding and managing today's Internet challenges.
Marino, R., Mason, K. (2010). School counselor identity confusion: The potential dilemmas of supervising school counseling students.
Mason, K., Pitre, L. (2009). Perceived expectations of beginning doctoral students related to supervision.
Mason, K., Tanaka, H. (2009). Fostering diversity in the classroom: Strategies to culturally responsive teachers and instruction.
Bonnett, H., Mason, K., Welfel, E. (2008). Practitioner practices in treating bullying and relational aggression Targets.
Mason, K. (2011). Growing up online: An alternative avenue for adolescent self-discovery.
Huang, G., Mason, K. (2008). Motivation of parental involvement in children's learning: Voices from urban African American families of preschoolers.
Mason, K. (2007). Internet and technology awareness: Keeping kids safe on the Internet.
Mason, K. (2009). Conflict resolution education: Integrating strategies through classroom guidance.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying and cyber-threats: Bullying in a technological world.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying and cyber-threats: Bullying in a technological world.
Mason, K. (2007). Cyberbullying: A seven-step model to prevention.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying: Bullying in a technological world..
Mason, K. (2011). Cyberbullying? Sexting? Understanding and managing today's Internet challenges.
Mason, K. (2008). Cyberbullying in schools: Prevention and intervention.