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Armbruster, Ellen

Professor, School Counseling Program Coordinator

FACULTY

More about Ellen Armbruster

Mwangi, R., & Armbruster, E. (2023). Finding the Middle Space: Strategies and Interventions to Support Mental Wellness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, 2(1), 46-62.

Mwangi, R., & Armbruster, E. (2022). Identification of Suicidal Ideation and Support for Families in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pan-African Journal of Health and Environmental Science, 1(2), 53-68.

Armbruster, E. W., & Hatch, T. (2020). Latinx students and postsecondary education: Putting the ASCA Model into practice. Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling, 5(3), 290-306.

Arnekrans, A. K., Armbruster, E. W., Shindelar, L., & Feehery, S. (2018). Required counseling experiences in graduate programs: A policy recommendation. Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy, 5(2), 170-180.

Armbruster, E. W. & Witherington, D. C. (2016). Adult attachment and parental bonding: Correlations between perceived relationship qualities and self-reported anxiety. The Professional Counselor, 6(1), 33-49.

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education, University of New Mexico
  • Master of Arts, Counseling, University of New Mexico
  • Master of Arts, Spanish and French, University of New Mexico
  • Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Spanish, University of Colorado


  • Attachment and anxiety
  • Latino students and postsecondary education
  • Role play in group counseling instruction
  • Study abroad in Counselor Education
  • Virtual international multicultural awareness groups
  • The supervisory relationship
  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • American School Counselor Association
  • National Board for Certified Counselors,
  • Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International
  • North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Michigan Counseling Association
  • Michigan School Counselor Association
  • International Association for Counseling
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-NM (LPCC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-MI (LPC)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
  • Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
  • Licensed School Counselor PreK-12 (NM)
  • Licensed Teacher, Instructional Leader Secondary (NM)

Courses Taught

  • CED 604: Introduction to School Counseling
  • CED 615: Postsecondary Planning for School Counselors
  • CED 617: The Counseling Supervisor
  • CED 625: Cross-Cultural Service Learning for Counselors 
  • CED 630: Ethics and Consultation in Counseling
  • CED 645: School Counseling Seminar
  • CED 650: Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling
  • CED 651: Counseling Children and Adolescents
  • CED 679: Crisis and Trauma Counseling
  • CED 686: Psychopathology in Counseling
  • CED 690: Counseling Practicum
  • CED 695: Research in Counseling

Was the program you (the faculty) graduated from CACREP accredited?

Yes, both my M.A. in Counseling and My Ph.D. in Counselor Education are from CACREP accredited programs at the University of New Mexico.