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Melissa Gaa

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

(940) 565-2298

Email: Melissa.Gaa@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas Tech University, 2014
    Major: Counselor Education

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. (2015 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Counseling Association. (September 1, 2012 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • RHAB 4300 - Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5721 - Rehabilitation Counseling Applications, 3 courses.
  • RHAB 5722 - Advanced Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5723 - Group Work and the Rehabilitation Process, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5732 - Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Recovery, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5811 - Practicum in Rehabilitation, 2 courses.
  • RHAB 5812 - Internship in Rehabilitation, 1 course.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Gaa, M. (2024). Chapter 6 Insurance: Accepting Insurance or Not?. Building a Private Counseling Practice: Nuts and Bolts of Running an Ethical and Profitable Business (First Edition).

    • Journal Article

  • Watts, J.R., Lazzareschi, N., Warwick, L., Gaa, M. Meta-emotions, childhood psychological abuse and PTSD symptomology among a sample of emerging adults. Journal of Counseling and Development.

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, RHS Graduate Admissions Committee. (February 15, 2024 - Present).
  • Committee Member, CACREP Committee. (September 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, UNT WELL Clinic. (August 27, 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Clinical Faculty Hiring Committee. (January 15, 2024 - March 1, 2024).