A strength of the Longwood University Counseling Program is reflected in the breadth and depth of counseling experience of the faculty. We have all worked for many years as mental health counseling professionals across a range of settings with diverse groups of clients who represent a myriad of backgrounds and presenting concerns across the lifespan. 

Many of us continue to work directly with clients to stay professionally connected. We also regularly attend and present at local, state, and national conferences to contribute to the profession in a broader manner and stay up-to-date about best practices in the counseling profession. We are also involved in research and service locally, regionally, and nationally. We strive to be models of well-rounded professional practice, leadership, and advocacy as it relates to client welfare, ethical practice, and counselor education.


Dr. Jennifer Apperson
Dr. Jennifer Apperson
Professor, Counselor Education
Hull 141D
(434) 395-2323
 
Dr. Jen Gerlach
Dr. Jen Gerlach

Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
Hull 220
(434) 395-2537
gerlachjm@longwood.edu

 
Dr. Justin Jordan
Dr. Justin Jordan

Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
Hull 222
(434) 395-2333
jordanjr2@longwood.edu 

 
Dr. Kathleen A. McCleskey
Dr. Kathleen A. McCleskey

Associate Professor, Counselor Education
Hull 224 
(434) 395-4962
mccleskeyka@longwood.edu 

 
Dr. Marsha L. Rutledge
Dr. Marsha L. Rutledge

Associate Professor, Counselor Education
Program Director, Counselor Education
Hull 223 
(434) 395-4915
rutledgeml@longwood.edu