Husbands, Elizabeth

Biography

As the dedicated counselor at the Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity, my primary role is to provide direct mental health counseling to students who have been marginalized and are traditionally underserved or underrepresented. I can also provide consultation to the Center for Inclusion and Diversity personnel and create educational programming. For me, working to support and empower students' mental health and wellness within all aspects of their lives is a major goal. I dedicated my professional career to working with underserved, marginalized, and underrepresented populations by developing the tools and skills to provide the best service I possibly can. 

I believe counseling is a collaborative process that involves us both. I value the therapeutic relationship and make every effort to understand who you are as an individual and learn about your life experiences. I strive to create a caring, comfortable, and trusting environment where you feel safe to share your story with me. Honest communication is an important part of the counseling process. Together we determine appropriate interventions to aid you in meeting your goals for making therapy a powerful life-changing experience. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wholeness. 

I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, with minors in Psychology, Behavioral Sciences and Reading, from Andrew's University. My Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, specializing in trauma and childhood disorders was earned at Western Michigan University. Most recently, before joining the counseling staff at CMU, I served families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault as the Program Manager at RISE Advocacy Inc. I also serve community members who have experienced trauma as a private practice clinician. Serving my community is a strongly held value. I have lived this out in every community in which I have resided by doing things like volunteering and participating in community organizations such as the Mt. Pleasant Human Rights Committee.