About UsĀ
With over 50 years of combined experience in counseling, counselor education, supervision, and research, Dr. Michael Jones and Dr. LoriAnn Stretch are the founding visionaries behind The Counselor Education Collective. Their shared mission is to create an intentional, inclusive space where students, professional counselors, clinical supervisors, and counselor educators can access meaningful resources and each other.
As Collective Creators, they've poured their professional expertise and personal passion into every part of this platform. From continuing education to supervision tools and AI training to ethical guidance, they are committed to supporting the growth of counselors across all stages of development.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or mentoring the next generation, you're invited to learn, grow, and lead together.
Dr. Michael JonesĀ
Co-Founder and Collective Creator
A distinguished counselor educator and clinical leader, Dr. Jones brings dynamic expertise to the counseling field through multiple roles. As CEO of Renewed Vision Counseling Services and a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, he actively shapes the next generation of counseling professionals. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University (2020), an Ed.S. in Professional Counseling from Harding University (2010), an M.A. in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary (2003), and a B.S. in Child and Family Studies from Freed Hardeman University (1998). Currently, he is pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, demonstrating his commitment to integrating innovative technologies into counselor education.
Dr. Jones's impact extends beyond clinical practice through his roles as a counselor educator, continuing education content creator, and clinical supervisor. He provides innovative supervision approaches through individual, group, and technology-assisted formats for Licensed Associate Counselors in Arkansas. As a thought leader in mental health education, he hosts "Breaking Down Mental Health with Dr. Jones," a YouTube channel dedicated to mental health education and relaxation content. His expertise spans various therapeutic approaches, including EMDR for trauma, couples counseling, and specialized mental health interventions.
Dr.Ā LoriAnn StretchĀ
Co-Founder and Collective Creator
A pioneering force in counselor education, Dr. Stretch brings extensive leadership experience in both traditional and online counseling education formats. Her distinguished academic career includes leading Capella University's Counselor Education PhD program and serving as a Full Professor at the University of the Cumberlands. With her Ph.D. from NC State University and MS in Community and College Counseling from Longwood University, she has been advancing the counseling field since 1992. Currently, she is pursuing an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence, reflecting her dedication to advancing counselor education through technological innovation.
Dr. Stretch's expertise spans over three decades, during which she has demonstrated excellence in counselor education, supervision, and program leadership. Her multiple licenses and certifications (LCMHC-S, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH) reflect her commitment to maintaining the highest standards in counseling practice and education. As a distance counseling expert, she has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to online counselor education and supervision.
