College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Counseling
Angela Waggoner, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Chair, Department of Counseling
- Program Coordinator, Professional School Counseling (MEd)
Education
- PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Liberty University
- MA, Professional Counseling, Liberty University
- BS, Human Services, University of Houston, Clear Lake
Courses Taught
Co-Taught at Liberty University:
- Professional Counseling Internship (2 semesters)
- Group Counseling
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling
Teaching Focus
- Crisis and Trauma Counseling
- Professional Identity
- Internship/Practicum
- Specialization: Crisis/Trauma Issues
Awards/Honors
- Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Eta
Previous Academic/Professional Positions
Dr. Waggoner is the owner and LPC-S at Safe Haven Counseling Center. She has also worked as a Texas school counselor. This is her first academic position in an institution of higher learning. Previously, she was a fifth-grade teacher and a junior high counselor in Pasadena.
Additional Information
- Volunteer on church media team
- Attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for MDIV in Women’s Ministry.
- International Death, Grief, and Bereavement conference member.
- American Association of Christian Counselors, Inc. (AACC)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Texas Counseling Association, TCA
- American Mental Health Counselors Association聽(AMHCA)
- Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- One Son
- Interest/Hobbies: Traveling, swimming, puzzles, visiting beaches, reading/watching mystery and true crime stories, quality time with friends and family.