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- Assistant Clinical Professor
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Dr. Lindsay Portela is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Director in the Counselor Education & Supervision doctoral program at Auburn University. She teaches and supervises across the doctoral and masterâs curricula, with a focus on counselor identity development, supervision, and applied clinical training. Her work bridges counseling, higher education, and athletics, with an emphasis on preparing reflective, ethical, and practice-ready counselors and counselor educators.
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Professional Experience
Dr. Portela serves as Assistant Clinical Professor and Program Coordinator for the Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) program at Auburn University. In this role, she provides leadership for doctoral training, teaches across masterâs and doctoral curricula, and supervises counselors-in-training in practicum and internship settings. Her professional background includes clinical counseling, supervision, and teaching, with experience working with diverse populations and training future counselors through applied, developmentally informed approaches.
Innovation
Dr. Portela’s research focuses on identity development, psychological well-being, and mental health among student-athletes, with particular attention to transition points across the athlete lifespan. Her scholarly interests also include counselor professional identity development, assessment and instrument development, and innovative approaches to supervision and training. Her work emphasizes applied research that informs practice, training, and program development within counselor education.
Engagement
Dr. Portela engages in outreach and professional service focused on counselor education, student-athlete mental health, and professional development. She collaborates with academic programs, athletic departments, and professional organizations to provide training, consultation, and educational programming related to identity development, well-being, supervision, and ethical practice. Her outreach efforts are grounded in translating research into accessible, practice-informed resources for students, clinicians, and educators.
Program Leadership & Doctoral Training
Dr. Portela is theProgram Director for the Counselor Education & Supervision doctoral program, providing leadership in curriculum development, student mentorship, assessment, and accreditation-aligned training initiatives.
Clinical Supervision & Training
Dr. Portela has experience in clinical supervision and counselor training across practicum and internship settings, with emphasis on professional identity development, reflective practice, and ethical decision-making.
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