Rochelle Petermann

Dr. Rochelle Petermann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Core Faculty in the School of Counseling at Walden University, with a Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. Her professional credentials include National Certified Counselor (NCC), Certified Mental Health Counselor, and Approved Clinical Supervisor. She earned her doctoral and master’s degrees from Capella University and completed her undergraduate studies at Liberty University.

Her counseling experience spans both community mental health and hospital settings. She now operates a thriving private practice where she works with individuals, couples, and families. In addition, Dr. Petermann serves as an Approved Clinical Supervisor in the state of Georgia, guiding and mentoring counseling interns and pre-licensed professionals on their path to licensure.

Dr. Petermann previously served on the Board of Trustees at Capella University as a student representative and remains deeply committed to community service. She volunteers as a Disaster Relief Counselor and has coached swimming for over 20 years at her local YMCA. Her professional interests include telehealth, child and adolescent development, behavioral interventions, ADHD, autism spectrum support, ethical practice, and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Based in Phenix City, Alabama, near the Georgia state line, Dr. Petermann balances her personal and professional life across the Central and Eastern Time Zones. She has been married for 35 years and is the proud mother of two adult children and six grandchildren. Outside of her clinical work and teaching, she enjoys camping, spending time outdoors, caring for her six pets, and cheering on her favorite team as a dedicated Roll Tide football fan.

Courses Taught

COUN 6306 - Ethics

COUN 6771 - Practicum

GRWP 6100 - Group Lab

COUN 6682/6782/86882 - Counseling Internsip

COUN 8561 - Dissertation

COUN 6753 - Career Counseling

CPLB 602L - Pre-Practicum

COUN 6100 - Introduction to CMHC

Education

PhD, Capella University

MA, Capella University

BS, Liberty University

Public Service

Capella University, Board Member - Minnepolis

Awards / Honors

Student Representative , Capella University, 2020

Presentations

Petermann, R. (2017). Being Me. Columbus State University

Petermann, R. (2016). Career Development: Strong Interest Inventory College Profile. Columbus State University

Petermann, R. (2022). Empower Conference: Muscogee County School. Muscogee County Schools

Petermann, R. (2017). Orientation to Counseling Field.. Columbus State University

Petermann, R. (2016). Career Development: Strong Interest Inventory College Profile. Columbus State University