Dr. Julie Merriman Program Director, Associate Professor, Clinical Coordinator
Education:
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., B.A., Tarleton State University
325-665-4381
julie.merriman@nwciowa.edu
Dr. Julie Merriman is an experienced educator and clinician. Prior to joining Northwestern's faculty, she was the associate dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, as well as an associate professor of counseling, at Tarleton State University. She has been in private practice since 2000 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, a Registered Trauma Therapist, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Therapist, a Certified School Counselor K-12, and trained as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She also worked with children, adolescents and families at mental health and psychiatric centers in Dodge City, Kansas, and Abilene, Texas. Dr. Merriman earned a bachelor’s degree in government and social work and an M.Ed. in guidance and counseling from Tarleton State. She subsequently earned a doctorate in counselor education and supervision from Texas Tech University.
FUNDED GRANTS
Texans Fighting Food Insecurities and Depression, 2019, Texas Health Resources
Rural Collaborations for Mental Health Services, 2018, Hogg Foundation
South Africa FDA Grant, funded by FDA, 2015, assisted with evaluation component
TREAT Research Grant, (in progress), The Meadows Foundation
Services to At-Risk Youth, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services.
PEI Services to At-Risk Families, 2008, funded by Department of Family Protective Services.
PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation
Merriman, J. (2011). Effects of a Prevention-Based Training on Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction with Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in Texas
Book Chapters
Merriman, J. (2020). Career Counseling - Using Play Therapy in Career Counseling
Merriman, J. (2011). Social Justice – Counseling Experiences of Women of Color
JOURNAL ARTICLES (refereed)
Merriman, J. (2015). Enhancing Counselor Internship through Supervision. Journal of Counselor Development
Merriman, J. (2015). Effects of Compassion Fatigue Training on Licensed Professional Counselor Interns in Texas. Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory, & Research, 42(1), 40-53.
Snyder, D., Merriman, J., Rugari, S., Stewart, A. (2012). Equine Assisted Therapy Helps Special-Needs Students. National High School Today, (6)2, 27.
Merriman, J. (1999). Leadership Conference. Gifted Child Today, (22)5, 18-27.
Clinical Director, Brazos Recovery, 2021
Associate Dean (2018-2021), Department Head (2014-2018), and Associate Professor (2010-Present), Tarleton State University
Private Practice, 1999-Present
Conference Chair, Texas Association for Play Therapy, 2012
Family Services Director, New Horizons, Abilene, Texas, 2006-2008
Director of Adolescent Services, Abilene Psychiatric Center, Abilene, Texas, 2005-2006
Children and Adolescent Services Director, Area Mental Health Center, Dodge City, Kansas, 2004-2005
Director/Principal and Lead Therapist, Area Mental Health Center, 2001-2004
School Counselor, NCA Coordinator and Testing Coordinator, Ingalls (Kansas) Unified School District, 2000-2001
Emotional Transformation Therapy Board, Conference Chair
ETTIA Research Board
American Counselor Association
Association for Play Therapy
Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors
Chi Sigma Honor Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
Recipient of National Teacher's Scholarship from Target
Nominated Gifted/Talented Teacher of the Year
All American Scholar
Pi Lambda Theta Educator Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
