Michelle
Colarusso
Michelle Colarusso
- Campus Online
- DepartmentCounselor Education
- InstitutionThe Chicago School
- Office Phone: 312-467-2509
Biography
Dr. Michelle Colarusso earned her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, and her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Waynesburg University. She has extensive experience working in community mental health and residential settings, supporting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use concerns. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Colarusso maintains a private practice specializing in LGBTQ+ individuals and couples.
Dr. Colarusso is also passionate about clinical supervision and provides guidance to counselors working toward licensure. She facilitates trainings on topics including remediation and gatekeeping, supervision, LGBTQ+ issues, suicide risk assessment, and trauma-informed care. She has been a faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling online department at The Chicago School since November 2020.
Education History
Degree Institution Year Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Waynesburg University, Pittsburgh, PA 2014 Bachelor of Science in Psychology University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2010 Professional Memberships
Role Organization Member American Counseling Association Member Pennsylvania Counseling Association Member Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Member Chi Sigma Iota Member NARACES Member IAMFT Presentations
Title Location Date Impact of addiction: The intersection of LGBTQ, addiction, and rural issues California, PA October 2020 What is your time worth: Cost and benefits of dual roles in supervisory relationships Virtual Conference October 2020 Connecting Physical and Mental Health in the Counseling Relationship State College, PA October 2019 Realistically Connecting Physical and Mental Health in Community Setting Pittsburgh, PA April 2019 Where is the Missing Link: Supervision Collaboration between Site Supervisors and Classroom Supervisors in Master’s Level Programs King of Prussia, PA October 2017 Counselor Professional Identity Crisis: Who Are We Scranton, PA April 2017 Integrating a Multicultural Identity among Master’s Level Student’s in Counselor Education Programs Syracuse, NY October 2016 If I Only Had a Brain: Connecting the Role of Neuroscience in Counseling Practice and Scranton, PA April 2016 Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Anxiety Disorders Personality Disorders Schizophrenia Diversity Community Mental Health Identity Development Multicultural Training Mood Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Sexuality/Gender Issues Gender Identity LGBTQ Licenses
Professional Counselor (LPC), Pennsylvania Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), USA Board Certified- Telemental Health (BC-TMH), USA