Sophie Oswin

Dr. Sophie Oswin, LPC, ACS, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP-II is a core faculty member at Walden University. Dr. Oswin completed her bachelor’s in clinical psychology, followed by her master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She then went on to complete her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University. Dr. Oswin has experience teaching and guest lecturing on the topics of research methodology, law and professional ethics, techniques in counseling, crisis and trauma counseling, and practicum for master’s level clinical mental health counseling students.
Dr. Oswin has presented at regional and national conferences including the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (RMACES), as well as local district workshops including the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia (LPCA). Her research interests include ethics in professional counseling, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, suicide prevention training in master’s level counseling students, and the role of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality in counseling.
Dr. Oswin has experience counseling individuals and groups in the hospital, agency, and private practice settings. She currently manages a private practice in Atlanta, GA where she provides individual counseling for adults struggling with a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and personality disorders. She also provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for clients diagnosed with PTSD or treatment-resistant depression.
Dr. Oswin currently serves as Chair of the Credentialing Committee Inclusive of Continuing Education of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). She also serves as Vice Chair of the Branch Committee and a Member of Professional Development Committee of the International Association for Resiliency and Trauma Counseling (IARTC).

Courses Taught

COUN 6626 - Research Methodology and Program Evaluation

COUN 6210 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling

SPLB 672-L - Pre-Practicum 2

COUN 6316 - Techniques in Counseling

COUN 6001 - Professional Dispositions and New Student Orientation

Education

PhD, Walden University

MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville

BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Public Service

International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling, Other -

International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling, Committee Member -

Awards / Honors

John R. Korzi Award in Clinical Psychology, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2017

Publications

Oswin, S. L. (2023). Ketamine Infusions and Ketamine-Assisted Counseling for Depression.

Presentations

Oswin, S. L. (2022). The Psychedelic Renaissance: Ketamine and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. American Counseling Association

Oswin, S. L. (2022). Psychedelic-Assisted Counseling: Preparing Students for Emerging Trends. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

Oswin, S. L. (2022). Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia

Oswin, S. L. (2022). Preparing Counselors in Training for Suicide Assessment and Intervention. American Counseling Association

Oswin, S. L. (2021). De-escalating and Supporting Loved Ones in a Mental Health Crisis. Alachua County Crisis Center