Taheera Blount

College of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Counseling
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Blount obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from North Carolina State University. Dr. Blount has been a Counselor Educator for 7 years and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for 16 years. Before transitioning into higher education, Dr. Blount worked as a Professional School Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, serving children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Her research interests examines school-based mental health services, substance use recovery among African American women, college and career readiness among urban youth, expressive art techniques in counseling, and promoting supervisees’ wellness.

Courses Taught

COUN 6316 - Techniques in Counseling

Education

PhD, North Carolina State University

MA, North Carolina Central University

BSW, Barton College