Dr. Nathalie Mizelle-Johnson is a distinguished scholar and clinician in rehabilitation psychology, currently serving as the Chair of the Department of Education, Health, and Social Work (DEHS) at the 麻豆精品. With a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Psychology, her research focuses on mental health, culturally relevant therapeutic approaches, resilience, and trauma-informed care, particularly within African American communities. As a leader in the field, Dr. Mizelle-Johnson has made significant contributions to counseling practices through her work on racial disparities in mental health and her leadership in community-based interventions.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Master of Arts in Counseling: Rehabilitation and Mental Health and Vocational Evaluation, East Carolina University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, North Carolina Central University
Roles
Chair of DEHS, UDC, 2024-Present Director of Counseling, UDC, 2018-23 Chair of DEPC, UDC, 2018-23
Courses Taught
Human Growth and Development in Counseling Addictions in Counseling Independent Research Study in Counseling
Expertise
Clinical Supervisor in Counseling
Research Focus / Works in Progress
The intersection of mental health, rehabilitation, and community engagement; pyschology of rehabilitation; counseling practices in African American communities; resilience and coping mechanisms; examining how individuals, particularly in marginalized communites, develop resilience in the face of adversity; understanding the implications of trauma on mental health and effective interventions; the development of effective counseling practices that are not only evidence-based but also culturally sensitive and accessible to all individuals
Leadership
Chair, Department of Education, Health, and Social Work, 2024-Present Director of Counseling, 2018-23
Impact
Selected Publications
Cooke, B., Webb, S., Mbilishaka, A., Bell, K., Mizelle, N., LeVere, M. & Talley, W., (2019). All about depression: Issues, treatment, and resources. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
Mizelle, N., Maiden, J.L. & Stewart, D.O. (2020). Addressing racial disparities inmental health for African American males. International Journal of Humanities, Social Scienced, and Education, 7(7). 199-205.
Mizelle, N. (2022). Loveing your mid-life self. In V. Suggs-Jones (Ed.), Unscripted: Narratives from women at life’s 50-yard line. Taylor Made Publishing, LLC.
Selected Presentations
Boston, Q., Ethridge, G., & Mizelle, N. (2024). Legally challenged persons of color barriers to employment. National Council on Rehabilitation Educators.
Brown, C., Dixson, A., & Mizelle, N. (2024). Research under wiege: Countering the attacks on equity focused teaching and research in education. International Conference on Urban Education, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Brown, C., Dixson, A., & Mizelle, N. (2024). Joy and justice in leadership – A critical conversation.University Council for Educational Administration Convention, Los Angeles, California.
Selected Grants
Health Resources and Services Administration. (2017). Scholarship for disadvantaged students.
Rehabilitation Services Administration. (2006). Long-term training grant – Deaf, deafened, hard-of-hearing.
Invited Participations
Mizelle, N. (2024). The implications of Project 2025 & Agenda 47 in the Black community.National Association of Black Counselors, Virtual.
Mizelle, N. (2024). Trauma-informed care.Department of Behavioral Health, Washington, D.C.
Mizelle, N. (2024). Stress during COVID. Department of Behavioral Health, Washington, D.C.
Mizelle, N. & Buckley, M. (2021). Supervision during COVID. American Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counselor Association, Association for Counseling Education & Supervision, Virtual.
Mizelle, N. (2019). Addressing racial micro-agressions in Kipp schools. KIPP Leadership Institute, Houston, Texas.
Mizelle, N., & Riceel, D. (2019). Maryland Rehabilitation Association (MRA) motivational interviewing and vocational rehabilitation services. Workforce and Technology Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
Mizelle, N. (2017). Addressing racial micro-agressions in Kipp schools. KIPP Leadership Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
