Misty Grant (she/her), PhD, CMHC/S, NCC, is a dedicated counselor educator and practitioner with extensive experience in clinical mental health counseling, education, and supervision. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and the Program Director of Curriculum at Antioch University, where she leads the Addictions Counseling course and oversees program accreditation and curriculum alignment. Dr. Grant earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis on Trauma and Crisis from Walden University and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University.
With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Grant has held various leadership roles, including Director of Mental Health Services at the Utah Department of Corrections and Director of Clinical Services at Phoenix Recovery Center. Her expertise includes addiction treatment, counseling theories, group therapy practices, and the application of evidence-based practices.
Dr. Grant is committed to fostering a discussion-based, experiential learning environment, helping students build a robust counseling “toolbox” filled with practical skills and activities. Her professional affiliations include the American Counseling Association, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and the American Counselor Educators and Supervisors. She is also a subject matter expert for the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Through her work, Dr. Grant continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of counselors, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to excel in the field.
Professor, Residential/OnCampus Program Chair
School of CPT, Counseling Division
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Doctorate of Philosophy Counselor Education & Supervision, emphasis in Trauma and Crisis, Walden University, Minnesota
- Masters of Art Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Argosy University, Utah
- Bachelors of Art Exercise & Sport Science, focus sports psychology, University of Utah, Utah
As a counselor educator, my mission is to guide students on their journey of self-discovery and to empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to become strong practitioners and leaders in the field of counseling. Each of my courses seamlessly blends theory, approach, and practice relevant to the subject, ensuring that students can connect the material to their personal experiences and my own professional journey. My teaching style is deeply rooted in discussion and experiential learning. I strive to create an engaging classroom environment by incorporating a variety of activities, leveraging technology, and fostering meaningful conversations. My goal is to ensure that students not only grasp the concepts but also feel confident in implementing them. I emphasize the importance of building a robust counseling “toolbox” throughout our time together. By the end of my classes, my students will have a diverse set of tools, including activities, games, assessments, and practical skills, that they can immediately apply in their work with clients.
As an academician that is trained and continues to practice as a clinical mental health counselor, supervisor, and researcher, my research interests include evidence-based practices in addiction, comorbidities, trauma, PTSD, and supervisory alliance. I have spent the last ten years specializing in addiction, mental health services, and trauma survivor services for adults. I have developed and implemented full spectrum treatment programs that assist patients with various diagnoses, including addiction, dual diagnoses, and populations, including individuals that are severely persistently mentally ill and incarcerated individuals.
- National Counselor Certification (NCC)
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
- NBCC Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- AMHCA Compact Committee Member
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
- Utah Mental Health Counselors Association (UMHCA)
- American Counselor Educators and Supervisors (ACES)