Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Education and Supervision, University of Arkansas
- M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling, John Brown University
- B.S., Psychology, John Brown University
Research Interests
- Marital vulnerability/connection
- Cancer patient mental health
- Attachment
- Counselor education and supervision
- Faith-integration within counseling
West Loveland, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Assistant Dean for The School of Education and Human Services
- Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- The School of Education & Human Services
Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Education and Supervision, University of Arkansas
- M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling, John Brown University
- B.S., Psychology, John Brown University
Research Interests
- Marital vulnerability/connection
- Cancer patient mental health
- Attachment
- Counselor education and supervision
- Faith-integration within counseling
Dr. West Loveland serves as the Assistant Dean for The School of Education and Human Services, Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, teaching remotely from Kansas. He is passionate about whole-person healing and reconciliation which is evident both in his clinical marriage and family practice as well as in his teaching in the classroom environment.
Dr. Loveland received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and Community Counseling from John Brown University. In 2019, he earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision from the University of Arkansas.
Dr. Loveland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a supervisor for candidates pursuing licensure. He also works in a private practice setting where his primary focus is marriage and family therapy.
Dr. Loveland lives in Kansas with his wife, Stefanie, their son, Shepherd, and their daughter Annie.
Hobbies
- Outdoors
- Golf
- Coffee
Campus Involvement
- Admissions and Financial Aid (2020 – Present)
- Faculty Search Committee (2020 – Present)
- Student Appeals: Academic and Non-Academic (2020 – Present)
Publications
- Loveland, W. (2019). The effects of hand holding on cancer patient’s level of anxiety: A single-case study. ProQuest.
- Loveland, W., Franz, L. (2012). Being single versus being in a relationship: Celebrate either way. Celebrate Arkansas Magazine, 68.
- Loveland, W., Franz, L., Bartlett, C., Goll, C., Solito, R. (2011). Marriage 101: How to keep your marriage satisfied. Celebrate Arkansas Magazine, 71-72.
Presentations
- Loveland, W. (2017, December 15). Connect: Marriage Event. Facilitator for couples at Crossroads Church of Baxter Springs, KS.
- Loveland, W. (2016, November 30). Wal-mart MOVEMBER Health Fair. Exhibitor-Speaker. Bentonville, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2016, April 13). Wal-mart Cancer Support Group: Recovery. Facilitator at Wal-mart, Bentonville, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2016, February 20). Connect: Marriage Event. Facilitator for couples at Crossroads Church of Baxter Springs, KS.
- Loveland, W. (2015, September 17). Wal-mart Cancer Support Group: Confidence. Facilitator at Wal-mart, Bentonville, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, August 20). Wal-mart Cancer Support Group: Mental Toughness. Facilitator at Wal-mart, Bentonville, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, June 20). Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for Connection. Facilitator for couples at First Baptist Church of Siloam Springs, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR.
- Ogle, N., Loveland, W. (2015, June 11). Wal-mart Cancer Support Group: Survivorship. Co-Facilitator at Wal-mart, Bentonville, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, June 8). Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for Connection. Facilitator for couples at First Baptist Church of Siloam Springs, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, April 7). Marriage: Pre-marital, Marriage and Relationships, Conflict Resolution, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Guest lecture given in FAM 3133 Marriage and Family Living, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, April 7). Adolescents Addictions: Internet, Gaming, and Social Media. Guest lecture given in FAM 4443 Critical Concerns of Adolescents, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR.
- Loveland, W. (2015, April 1). Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Guest lecture given in CNL 7133 Theories and Techniques of Counseling, John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR.
Licenses and Professional Memberships
- LPC (Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri) (Supervisor)
- LCPC (Kansas) (Supervisor)
- LMFT (Arkansas, Missouri) (Supervisor)