James McGinn, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator

Education

  • Ph.D., Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Holy Cross
  • M.A., School Counseling, Fairfield University
  • B.A., Psychology, Fairfield University

Research & Academic Interests

  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling
  • School Counseling

Publications

  • McGinn, J. M. (2024). Challenging self-doubts and taking risks. In. T. Mikolon & C. Williams (Eds.), The Making of a Mental Health Professional: Inspirational, Motivational, and Humorous Stories of Challenges, Victories, and Wisdom. Cognella Publishing.
  • Stevenson, E., Sandman, G. R., & McGinn, J. (2024). The role of stigma in LGBTQIA+ youth in rural and urban areas. Youth, 4, 1374-1386. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth4040087

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

  • American Counseling Association
  • Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
  • Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
  • American School Counselor Association
  • Kentucky Counseling Association
  • Chi Sigma Iota

Awards & Accolades

  • Inclusive Excellence Faculty Award, EKU, April 2023
  • The Larry Stokes & Associates Outstanding Quantitative Dissertation Award, University of Holy Cross, May 2021