Michael Maxwell

Department Chair Director of Clinical Training Associate Professor

Campus: Dallas, TX
Department: Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Institution: The Chicago School

Office Phone: 469-941-8317
Email

Biography

Dr. Maxwell started his professional counseling career in 1999, with experiences ranging from working with juvenile delinquent incarcerated youth, incarcerated adults, psychiatric patients, as an elementary school counselor, as a secondary school counselor, as a counselor educator, and as a private practice clinician.

Dr. Maxwell earned his PhD from Sam Houston State University, and his Masters and Bachelors Degrees from Texas State University. Dr. Maxwell began his career in higher education in 2009 and has been serving as a full-time faculty member at area Universities since earning his doctorate degree.

Dr. Maxwell has had 12 articles and book chapters published in professional counseling journals and textbooks and have presented at 24 national, state, and local conferences over the span of his professional career. Dr. Maxwell's research interests, publications, and presentations have included the following areas: Multiple Heritage Population; Adolescent Development; School Counselor Advocacy, Training, and Interventions; Multicultural Counseling Appreciation and Sensitivity; Middle School to High School Student Transition; Developing Resiliency in At-risk clients; and Sport Counseling

Dr. Maxwell enjoys public speaking, teaching, writing, and serving his profession. Dr. Maxwell also enjoys exercising, playing sports, remaining active in his community and church, and spending time with his wife Tracey and their 3 children Madilyn, Mason, and Jovahn

Education History

Degree	Institution	Year
PhD	Sam Houston State University , Huntsville, TX	2009
M.Ed	Texas State University , San Marcos, TS	1999
BA	Texas State University , San Marcos, TX	1996

Professional Memberships

Role	Organization
Member	Texas Counseling Association
Member	American Counseling Association
Member	American School Counseling Association
Member	Texas School Counseling Association
Member	Chi Sigma Iota - International Honor Society for field of Counseling

Presentations

Title	Location	Date
Maxwell, M. J. (2015). American Counseling Association 2014 Code of Ethics Update. Presented to Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Upsilon Delta,	Farmers Branch, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (2015). Realistic Approaches to Taking High Stakes, Standardized Exams. Presented to Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Upsilon Delta,	Farmers Branch, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (October, 2014). Mental Health Services for the Multiple Heritage Population. Presented at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) North Texas Conference on Families, Culture, and Mental Illness,	Dallas, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. & Gayle, S. (November, 2014). Couneling Adolescent Existential Issues. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 58th Annual Professional Growth Conference,	Dallas, TX.
Maxwell, M.J. (November, 2014). Keynote Speaker. Counselor Self-Efficacy, Metaphor, and the Big Claw Activity. Presented at the Argosy University National Fall Virtual Psychology Research Conference.	Farmers Branch, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (November 2014). Anti-Bullying Strategies for All Ages. Presented at the Steps Against Bullying Conference,	DeSoto, TX.
Maxwell, M.J. (October, 2014). Counseling Multiple Heritage Population. Presented at the National Alliance of Mental Illness Annual Conference,	Dallas, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. & Henriksen, R. C., Jr. (November, 2012). Counseling Strategies for Working with Multiple Heritage Adolescents. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 54th Annual Professional Growth Conference,	Galveston, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (March 2012). Cognitive Behavioral Addictions Counseling, Presented at the University of North Texas Conference of Addictions Treatment,	Denton, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (February, 2010). School Counselor Interventions with Biracial Teens, Presented at the Texas School Counselors Association Annual Conference,	Galveston, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (October, 2009). Multiple Heritage Adolescents: Identity Development and Counseling Strategies for a Changing Population. Presented at the Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors Annual Conference,	San Diego, CA.
Maxwell, M. J. (July, 2009). Ridding Our Students of Test Anxiety. Presented at the Sam Houston State University Educational Leadership Conference,	Huntsville, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. & Henriksen, R. C., Jr. (November, 2008). Multiple Heritage Adolescents: Identity Development and Counseling Strategies for a Changing Population. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 52nd Annual Professional Growth Conference,	Houston, TX.
Henriksen, R. C., Jr. & Maxwell, M. J. (February, 2008). The Multiple Heritage Population: A Teaching Paradigm. Presented at the Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education,	Savannah, GA.
Maxwell, M. J. (June, 2008). Leadership Strategies for Reaching Multiple Heritage Students. Presented at the Sam Houston State University Educational Leadership Conference,	Huntsville, TX.
Maxwell, M. J., & Baker, W. L. (January, 2008). Caring for Success: An At-Risk Middle School Student Pedagogical Approach. Presented at the Kahla Middle School Faculty Staff Development, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District,	Houston, TX
Bruhn, R., Nichter, M., Aucoin, J., Brand, S., Falls, L., Ford, A., Kinsworthy, S., & Maxwell, M. J. (November, 2007). Super Vision: What Doctoral Supervision Students See and Share with Master's Level Practicum Students. Presentated at the Texas Counseling Association 51ST Annual Professional Growth Conference ,	Corpus Christi, TX.
Maxwell, M. J. (April, 2007). Addressing Multiple Heritage Issues: A Qualitative Study of CACREP Programs. Presented at the Sam Houston State University Graduate Research Exchange,	Huntsville, TX
Nichter, M., Aucoin, J., Bates, T., Brand, S., Falls, L., Ford, A., Kinsworthy, S., & Maxwell, M. J. (June, 2007). International Exchange on Counselor Education and Supervision. Presented at La Universidad Pedagogical National,	Puebla, Mexico.
Maxwell, M. J. (January, 2005). Sandtray Basics. Presented at the Alief Independent School District Elementary Counselors Staff Development,	Houston, TX.

Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor , Texas

Nationally Certified Counselor , USA

Certified Professional School Counselor , Texas