Shayna Finn, Ph.D., NCC
Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Psychology and Counseling
Office: 11B NAZ
Phone: (610) 647-4400 Ext: 3517
Email: sfinn1@immaculata.edu
Education:
Ph.D., Counseling and Supervision, James Madison University
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Marywood University
B.S., Psychology (Clinical Track), Minors in Counseling and Nutrition, Marywood University
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Shayna Finn is a graduate of James Madison University’s Ph.D. in Counseling and Supervision program. She is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (PA), Certified Grief Informed Professional, Certified Trauma Professional, and National Certified Counselor. In addition to teaching, Shayna provides counseling to children, teens, and adults. She currently serves as the program NBCC Liaison, ACEP Coordinator, and Chapter Faculty Advisor for the Beta Mu Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
Courses Taught:
COUN 609: Career & Vocational Counseling.
COUN 618: Professional Orientation & Ethical Issues.
COUN 691: Practicum in Counseling.
COUN630: Crisis Intervention and Trauma
Research Interests :
Crisis response in higher education
College student well-being
Burnout
Moral Injury
Counselor/counselor educator development
Leadership and advocacy
Publications and Presentations:
Atiyeh, S., Ybarra, C., Finn, S., & Borden, N (2026, Spring). Enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education career development. Career Developments, 42(1), 20-21.
Finn, S. (2025, October 11) Ethical considerations for crisis response in higher education: A pedagogical approach for counselor educators. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Philadelphia, PA [Poster]
Finn, S., & Dixon S. (2025, October 10) From abroad to the backyard: A modified nature and well-being course for counselor education programs. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Philadelphia, PA [Roundtable]
Finn, S., & Sturm D. (2022, December 9-10) Breath of fresh air: Creative EcoWellness interventions for emerging adults. Association for Creativity in Counseling Annual Conference, Destin, FL. [Virtual Session].
Sturm, D., Reese, R., Finn, S., & Dinwiddie, L. (2022, October 14-15) Climate change and student mental health: School counselor and environmental education partnerships. Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Portland, OR. [Education Session]
Meixner, C., Erikson, A., Finn, S., Gardiner, L., & Haskins, R. (2022, May 27-28) The Positionality Imperative. Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference, Nashville, TN. [Education Session]
Finn, S. & Johnson, S. (2022, May 27-28) COVID-19 consequences on college student social development. Association for Humanistic Counseling Conference, Nashville, TN. [Poster Session]