Clark D. Ausloos
Ph.D., LPC(MI), LPCC(OH), LSC(OH), NCC
Dr. Clark D. Ausloos is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MI), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH), a Licensed School Counselor (OH), and a National Certified Counselor. Dr. Ausloos has worked in elementary, intermediate, and junior high school settings, in private practice, and with college and graduate students. Dr. Ausloos serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at Oakland University, and centers his clinical, andragogical, and scholarly work on supporting and advocating for non-dominant populations, with a particular focus on queer and trans youth. Dr. Ausloos has authored 25+ peer-reviewed manuscripts, co-authored a forthcoming DSM-5-TR companion textbook, and contributed to more than a dozen book chapters and encyclopedia entries, in addition to delivering over 75 peer-reviewed and invited presentations. Dr. Ausloos serves on numerous professional counseling organizations and divisions, including ACA, CSI, AARC, SAIGE, ACAC, ACSSW, ACES, and NBCC, and is the current President of the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender-expansive Identities in Counseling (SAIGE), a division of ACA.
Areas of Expertise
Counseling and Counselor Education; LGBTGEQIAP+ Affirmative & Liberatory Practice; Trans & Gender-Expansive Youth; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice; Culturally Responsive School Counseling; Qualitative Research Methods; Gatekeeping & Remediation in Counselor Education
My perspective as an educator, counselor, and therapist is centered on the belief that each person has a unique set of strengths and an innate ability to grow and heal. In my role, I strive to create an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from judgment, where individuals can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I view therapy and education as highly individualized processes, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative and adaptable approach that respects each person's distinct needs, values, and cultural backgrounds. Integrating evidence-based methods with a deep understanding of the individual's life context, my goal is to empower my clients and students to face life's challenges with resilience and to guide them towards a path of greater fulfillment and balance. My commitment is not just to treat or educate, but to inspire and facilitate a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.
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