EDUCATION
Columbia International University Columbia, SC
Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision Aug 2026
Dissertation: Untangling Faith and Support: A Quantitative Study on the Impact of Faith Development, Social Support, and Pregnancy Loss Timing on Grief and Post-Traumatic Growth
Advisor: Dr. Seth Scott
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
M.Ed., Mental Health Counseling Dec 2013
Advisor: Dr. Christopher Quarto
Grove City College Grove City, PA
B.A., Sociology May 2008
Minor: Psychology, Family Studies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Columbia International University Columbia, SC
Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Aug 2024 – Present
· Facilitated the administration of several courses including Human Growth & Development, Assessments, Groups, and Practicum. Activities involved virtual teaching through online video chat and grading student assignments.
Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University Studies Aug 2010-May 2011
· Assisted the director of the University Academic Support Reading Lab assisting students to integrate reading and study skills necessary for lower-division university courses.
HONORS & AWARDS
Chi Sigma Iota 2019
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Christian Counselors 2019 – Present
National Certified Counselor 2019 – Present
American Counseling Association 2019 – Present
Christian Association for Psychological Services 2023 – Present
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2023 – Present
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association 2021 – Present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rochelle Kennedy Counseling Murfreesboro, TN
Counselor Feb 2019 – Present
· Provide trauma-focused therapy to individuals, specializing in reproductive trauma including infertility, pregnancy loss, and birth-related PTSD
· Utilize EMDR therapy and other evidence-based modalities
· Maintain private practice including clinical documentation and treatment planning
RESEARCH INTERESTS
· Trauma and posttraumatic growth
· Reproductive trauma and pregnancy loss
· Faith and spirituality in counseling
· Social support and resilience
· Counselor education
· Trauma-informed care
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION
· Kennedy, R.M. “Intrinsic religiosity, social support, and pregnancy loss timing as predictors of posttraumatic growth.” Manuscript under review.
PRESENTATIONS
Kennedy, R. M. “Intrinsic religiosity, social support, and pregnancy loss timing as predictors of posttraumatic growth.” Poster Presentation for Christian Association for Psychological Studies National Conference, Columbus, OH, March 27, 2026.
Kennedy, R. M. “Intrinsic religiosity, social support, and pregnancy loss timing as predictors of posttraumatic growth.” Dissertation Defense, Columbia International University. July 1, 2026
To contact this candidate email rochelle.m.kennedy@gmail.com