The Praxis Lab

Kate is a second-year doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at the University of Arkansas and a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor. She currently works as a private practice clinician at Connect & Thrive Therapy Co and supervises counselors in training at the UofA. She also teaches the Master's level course Internship and Helping relationships at the undergraduate level. She is passionate about equipping future counselors and offering research and engaging in service that is focused on relationships, advocacy, empathy, and wellness. Kate's research interests include: mental health and exercise, Women's issues and wellness, Objectification theory and diet culture, creative expressions in counseling and counselor education and supervision, Adventure Therapy and Play Therapy. 

Isabel’s research explores the roles of culture and identity on student success, culturally responsive research and teaching, measuring cultural competence among students and faculty, agricultural communications curriculum and instruction, in addition to student perceptions of and experiences with honors and international programs. Additionally, since 2018 she has mentored six honors students through theses ranging from consumer perceptions of sustainable food packaging, consumer perceptions of food advertisements, mental health in veterinary sciences, and developing communications materials for individuals enrolled in food assistance programs. Her two current honors students are researching autistic honors students’ needs and how individuals assign gendered human traits to exotic animals.

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