Mark Leggett
Dr. Leggett has taught in higher education since 2004. He has been with Walden University since 2015 after having taught at the University of Alabama for 11 years. He is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Alabama and Louisiana and has over 25 years of experience as a clinician specializing in depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Dr. Leggett's role at Walden University includes mentoring new faculty and doctorate students and serving as co-faculty advisor for the Walden University PRIDE student organization. He is an active member of both the Louisiana and Alabama Counseling Associations where he has held a number of leadership positions on the executive council and in both state divisions for LGBTQ issues in counseling. Dr. Leggett served a five-year, governor appointed position with the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling where he served two years as chair. Outside of teaching and clinical work, Dr. Leggett enjoys volunteering his time transporting senior citizens to medical appointments and grocery shopping, preparing and delivering meals to communities in the New Orleans area, and fundraising projects with The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Orleans. In his spare time, he values spending as much time as possible outdoors, hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Courses Taught
COU 6250 - Group Process and Dynamics
COU 6101 - Foundations in Counseling
COU 6723 - Multicultural Counseling
COU 6682 - Field Experience
COU 602L - Pre Practicum
Education
PhD, University of Alabama
MA, Mississippi College
BS, Mississippi College
Public Service
Senior Citizen Care, Volunteer - New Orleans
SAIGE of Louisiana, President - New Orleans
PRIDE LGBTQ+ Student Organization Walden University, Other -
ALGBTIC Division of LCA, Board Member - New Orleans
ALGBTIC Alabama Counseling Association , President - Tuscaloosa
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Volunteer - New Orleans
Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling, Chair - Birmingham
CSI/Voting & Civil Rights Act March, Organizer - Selma
Project Lazarus HIV/AIDS Transitional Housing and Wellness, Volunteer - New Orleans
Awards / Honors
Helping Hands Award, School of Counseling Walden University, 2020
McCrory Faculty Excellence Award, University of Alabama, 2013
Alabama Counseling Association Emerging Leader, ALCA, 2009
Alabama Counseling Association Individual Publication Award, ALCA, 2008
Alabama Counseling Association Research Award, ALCA, 2007
Ray Taylor Service Award West Alabama AIDS Outreach United Way Agency, Service Award, 2007
Steven L. Mann Humanitarian Service Award, Mystic Krewe of the Druids, 2005
Publications
Satcher, J., Leggett, M. (2006). Homonegativity Among Counselors. the Alabama Counseling Association Journal
Satcher, J., Leggett, M. (2007). Homonegativity Among Professional School Counselors: An Exploratory Study. Professional School Counseling Journal
Satcher, J., Leggett, M. (2005). What to Say When Your Student may be Gay? A Primer for School Counselors. The Alabama Counseling Association Journal
Presentations
Leggett, M. F. (2020). Private Practice: Where Do I Begin?. Walden School of Counseling
Leggett, M. F. (2019). Private Practice: Where Do I Begin?. Walden School of Counseling
Leggett, M. F. (2019). LGBTQ+ Issues in Counseling. LCA
Leggett, M. F. (2018). Mental and Emotional Self-Care Strategies. Episcopal Diocese / Tulane University New Orleans
Leggett, M. (2017). Sucide Assessment. School of Counseling
Leggett, M. (2012). Emerging Leader of the Alabama Counseling Association.
Leggett, M., Elliot, G. (2008). It's Still Elementary, LGBT Issues in Schools.
Leggett, M. F. (2021). Counseling During a Pandemic. Walden Alumni Association
Leggett, M. F. (2021). Disparities Among LGBTQ+ Individuals. Center for Social Change Walden University
Leggett, M. (2023). Self-care . Office of Student Life