Traci L. Test

Dr. Traci L. Test, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CSC (TX), is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified School Counselor (CSC) in Texas. She holds a PhD in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce, an MEd in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, and a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. With nearly two decades in education, Dr. Test has served as both a school counselor and elementary teacher, later transitioning into counselor education and clinical supervision. She is a trained play therapist, sandtray therapist, crisis counselor, and parent relationship trainer, specializing in child and adolescent counseling. Dr. Test’s publications include equity in online counselor education, the evolving role of school counselors in digital spaces, and post-pandemic shifts in the profession. Her recent contributions include co-authoring a book chapter on inclusive counselor education and publishing research on school counseling’s adaptation to remote work. She is a frequent presenter on topics such as ethical supervision, AI in school counseling, field experience for nontraditional students, and the intersection of school counseling and mental health. She is also the 2025 recipient of the Texas School Counselor Association Elias Zambrano Counselor Educator of the Year award. Dr. Test is passionate about mentorship, advocacy, and empowering future counselors. She is dedicated to social change in supporting her local community and volunteer advocacy for victim support assistance. Dr. Test is honored to serve as core faculty and contributing faculty supervisor in the School of Counseling at Walden University, where she continues to hold a supportive, caring, and risk-taking space for students to grow in confidence in their own counselor and school counselor identities.

Education

PhD, Texas A&M University - Commerce

MEd, Dallas Baptist University

BS, University of Central Florida

Public Service

Glendale Family Advocacy Center, Volunteer - Glendale

Williamson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) , Volunteer - Georgetown

Awards / Honors

Counselor Educator of the Year (TXSCA) - Texas School Counselor Association Rhosine Fleming Award Counselor Educator of the Year, Texas Counselor Association, 2025

Publications

Golden, S., L. Test, T., Haley, M. (2024). Online Counselor Education, Technology, and Inclusion.

Golden, S., L. Test, T. (2022). School Counseling and Remote Work: The Art of Pivoting . Career Development

Smith, T., Cranmore, J. (2019). Counseling Stages.

Smith, T., Guidry, K., Simpson, C., Bloomfield, C. (2013). Ambiguous Loss and Its Effects On Children: Implications and Interventions for School Counselors. Journal of School Counseling

Presentations

L. Test, T. (2026). Grad Goals: From Walden to the School Counseling World . Walden University

L. Test, T., Golden, S. (2026). Ethical Quandaries: Navigating the In-Between . University of Holy Cross

L. Test, T., Grant, A., Shell, D. (2025). Feeling Some Sort of Way: Keeping It Real While Meeting Field Experience Expectations. Walden University

L. Test, T., Brown, F. (2025). AI in School Counseling: Work Smarter, Not Harder! . School of Counseling Walden University

L. Test, T., Cranmore, J. (2025). Advocacy, Growing the Profession. Texas Counseling Association/Texas School Counseling Association

L. Test, T., Veillon, C. (2025). Accepting Technology...What gives?. Texas Counseling Association/Texas School Counseling Association

L. Test, T., Prelle, K. (2024). Purposeful Data Driven Instruction and Engagement in Field Experience. Walden University

L. Test, T., Leone, T. (2024). Meaningful Data Driven Supervision, Engagement, & Instruction for Field Experience . Walden University, School of Counseling, Chi Sigma Iota

L. Test, T. (2024). School Counselor Life After Walden: Tips, Tricks, and Tales . Walden University

L. Test, T., Moore, T. (2024). School Counselor Internship: Navigating the Role Requirements for both University & Intern Perspective. Texas School Counselor Conference

L. Test, T. (2023). Supervising LPC-Associates: Providing Mental Health Counseling in Schools. Texas Counselor Association

L. Test, T., Moore, T. (2023). Texas School Counseling Students: ASCA vs. TX Model. Chi Omega Zeta Walden U SOC Student Organization

L. Test, T., Lacey, M. (2023). Supporting Nontraditional Students in Field Placement; A Student Perspective. Walden University/Office of Teaching & Learning Excellence

L. Test, T., Sartor, T. (2022). Juggling Roles Within the Profession: Building a Solid Foundation. Texas Counseling Association

Test, T. (2023). What if We Do TEKS & Not Burnout?! This is How We Do It!. Texas Counselor Association

L. Test, T., Stillwell, S., Connor, B. (2022). Unlike Bruno, We Gotta Talk About Sex! A Clinician's Ethical Obligations. Texas Counseling Association

Test, T., King, K. (2021). How to Recognize and Work with Suicidal Children. Texas Counseling Association

Test, T., Cranmore, J., French, E. (2021). Best Practices for Working with School Counselor Interns. Texas Counseling Association

Smith, T., Cranmore, J., Traylor, T. (2018). School Counseling, ACES and the Gifted Learner. McKinney Independent School District

Smith, T., McAllister, G., Schumann, B., King, K. (2017). School Counselors Don't Always Have Time for Self-Care. Texas Counseling Association

Smith, T., Cranmore, J., Akins, J. (2017). Creating Positive Experiences for your School Counselor Intern. Texas Counselor Association

Smith, T., Robinson, C. (2016). Professional Development Preparedness for Urban School Counselors Working with Gifted and Talented Students. Texas Counselor Association

Smith, T., Robinson, C. (2016). Professional Development Preparedness for Gifted & Talented Students in Urban Settings. Texas Counseling Association

Smith, T., McAllister, G. (2016). School Counselor Intern...Now What?. Texas Counselor Association

Smith, T. (2013). Got Genius? Supporting the Socio-Emotional Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. Texas Counselor Association