Theories of Counseling

Samuel T. Gladding is professor of counseling at Wake Forest University. His research interests include family counseling, professional issues, creativity in counseling, and group counseling. He is the recipient of several awards, including the David K. Brooks Distinguished Mentoring Award and the Arthur A. Hitchcock Distinguished Professional Service Award. He is past president of the American Counseling Association. Gladding is also the author of several notable books, including Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Community and Agency Settings and Family Therapy: History, Theory, and Practice.