Amanda Salgado, Ph.D.

Faculty

Amanda Salgado, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Education

Ph.D., University of Holy Cross, Counselor Education and Supervision
M.S., North Carolina A & T State University, Counselor Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, Elementary Education

Contact

asalgado@divinemercy.edu

Biography

Dr. Salgado holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University, a Master’s degree in Counselor Education from North Carolina A & T State University, and a Ph.D., in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross. Dr. Salgado is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Louisiana and specializes in working with children and adolescent populations. Her clinical work has involved several diverse settings including schools, private practice, a military base and an employee assistance program. In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. Salgado’s research interests include the effects of child and adolescent suicide on school counselors, attachment disorders and their effect on the family system, and integrating spirituality into counseling practices.