Biography
Jennifer E. Beebe is a Professor at Niagara University. Dr. Beebe received her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado in 2010. She served as the Program Coordinator for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, which is certified by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) from 2017-2024. From 2014-2017 she served as the Program Coordinator for the School Counseling Program. In addition to being a Counselor Educator, she is a Certified K-12 Professional School Counselor in New York.
Jennifer has worked in multiple settings such as schools, agencies, clinics, and a university counseling center. She has provided individual, group and crisis counseling to individuals across the lifespan. Her line of research has been focused on bullying, cyber bullying, counselor development and supervision, and gender-based violence. Dr. Beebe has authored several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and grants. Most recently, she has authored a chapter that examines bullying victimization and school violence among children & adolescents and a federal grant for the Office on Violence Against Women.
Dr. Beebe also serves as a Research Fellow for the Office for Violence Prevention and Education (OVPE) at Niagara University. She works with the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to advance institutional efforts on gender-based violence. She has secured over 1.1 million dollars in external grants for Niagara University. Most notably, securing monies from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation to support the university’s clinical mental health counseling program. Monies secured will provide up to five scholarships for full-time students in the program. These scholarships not only alleviate financial burdens for deserving students but also ensure that talented individuals are empowered to pursue their passion for mental health counseling without financial constraints. By supporting students in our program, these scholarships ultimately strengthen our ability to address the growing mental health needs in our society, fostering healthier and more resilient communities. Dr. Beebe is the recipient of several leadership awards that include Take Back the Night and the Vincentian Mission Award, to name a few. Dr. Beebe also provides national trainings and webinars for universities and organizations on bullying victimization.
Dr. Beebe’s leadership efforts include co-organizing two flagship events at Niagara University: Take Back the Night and Living in Light: Healing Through Art. She has also developed course curriculum for incoming freshman that addresses prevention and education on gender-based violence. At times, Dr. Beebe provides individual, group, crisis, and family counseling for women and children who have experienced gender-based-violence in her local community. She is a highly sought after consultant who helps to implement updated policies and protocols in K-12 schools. She has presented at national, regional, and state conferences on bullying, cyber bullying, vicarious trauma, supervision and training, and grief and loss. She also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision and The Professional Counselor.
Focus of Teaching
Dr. Jennifer E. Beebe’s focus of teaching includes introduction to counseling, advanced counseling techniques, lifespan and development, group counseling, field placement classes (e.g., clinical mental health counseling practicum, clinical mental health counseling internship, etc.), and counseling with children and adolescents.
Current Research
Dr. Jennifer E. Beebe’s current research focuses on prevention and education efforts in domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Research interests also include bullying, cyber bullying, and counselor development and supervision.
Current Involvement
In addition to serving as a professor in the clinical mental health counseling program and the program coordinator, Dr. Beebe serves as the faculty liaison for the Office for Violence Prevention and Education (OVPE) office on campus. The mission of the office aims to create and sustain positive behavior change and a cultural shift among students, faculty, staff, and community members on the Niagara University campus towards a trauma-informed and safe campus community. The Office of Violence Prevention & Education serves to increase dialogue and engage all individuals in prevention, education, and intervention efforts surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (DVDVSAS).
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado, CACREP Accredited Program, 2010 Dissertation: The prevalence of cyber bullying victimization and its relationship to academic, social, and emotional adjustment among college students
- M.S., Counseling and Human Services, CACREP Accredited Program, 2003
Emphasis: School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling - B.A., Psychology, Minor, Women’s Studies, University at Buffalo, 2000