含羞草研究所

Due to the power outage on 含羞草研究所’s main campus, all in-person classes are cancelled today (3/23) through 3 p.m.

Dr. Anna Lee Brown

Dr. Anna Lee Brown became a licensed clinical mental health counselor in 2009 and a counseling supervisor in 2016. She is licensed as an LPCC-S in Kentucky and an LCMHCS in North Carolina. Her trauma-informed clinical orientation is grounded in Adlerian theory and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her research found that counselors鈥 spiritually transcendent experiences positively predict levels of compassion and empathy, with broader scholarly interests in racial equity, mindfulness, and centering prayer.

Prior to joining 含羞草研究所, Dr. Brown served as a counselor and clinical supervisor at Asbury University鈥檚 Center for Wholeness and Wellness in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Brown brings extensive clinical experience into the 含羞草研究所 classroom and is committed to training reflexive, ethical, and effective counselors.

She is married to her husband Matthew and enjoys traveling, watching soccer, and camping with their three children.

What is your favorite thing about working at 含羞草研究所?
I value the integration of faith, scholarship, and clinical training. I find it deeply meaningful to walk alongside students as they grow personally, spiritually, and professionally into compassionate, culturally responsive counselors.

What are your hobbies or interests?
Floating local streams, rock climbing, and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
C煤rate in Asheville stands out for its creativity and unforgettable flavors. Closer to home, Tasty Thai Kitchen in Fletcher may be unassuming, but its food makes it a true local gem.

What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
Floating down streams, rock climbing, and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Degrees

B.A., Asbury University
M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Regent University

Bibliography

Brown, A.L., Dameron, M.L., Foley, J., Keith, H. (2026, February). 鈥淓mbodied Integrity: Regulating Reactivity In Challenging Counseling Moments.鈥 North Carolina Counseling Association Conference. Asheville, NC.

Dameron, M.L. & Brown, A.L (2026, February). 鈥淕enerative AI in Counselor Education: A Care Ethics Approach to Ethical Decision-Making.鈥 North Carolina Counseling Association Conference. Asheville, NC.

Brown, A.L., Solomon, S. & Jenkins, A. R.聽 (2025, February). 鈥淪oulful Self-Care: Cultivating Holistic Wellness and Compassion Satisfaction through Spiritual Practices in Counselors.鈥 North Carolina Counseling Association Conference. Charlotte, NC.

Brown, A. L., Jenkins, A., Solomon, S. & Sebastian, M. (2024). Multiracial Identity Development: Narrative Reflections from Emerging Adults. Virginia Counselors Journal, 39.

Brown, A.L., Hare, T. & Goebelbecker, L. (2024, February). 鈥淎dvocating for Multicultural Dignity and Respect in Our Workplace: Qualitative Research Insights from Counselors of Color Who Resigned from Their Jobs.鈥 North Carolina Counseling Association Conference. Greensboro, NC.

Bovell, L. A., Brown, A. L. & Williams, T. (2024, February). 鈥淟everaging Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner’s Guide for Counselors.鈥 North Carolina Counseling Association Conference. Greensboro, NC.

Hourihan, T. & Brown, A.L. (2023). Chapter 13: LGBTQ+ Career Counseling. In C. Williams and T. Hourihan (Editors). Career Counseling Career, Lifestyle and Spiritual Development. USA Cognella Academic Publishing.

Brown, A.L. (2022). Are Counselors Who Experience Spiritual Transcendence More Compassionate and Empathic? Implications for Treatment and Counselor Education [Doctoral Dissertation, Regent University]. ProQuest.

Brown, A. L. (2021). 鈥淣ature Based Counseling: Client Treatment and Counselor Self-Preservation.鈥 Kentucky Counseling Association Conference.

Stratton, S., Brown, A.L., Cowen, H., Ladwig, M. & Monroe. Z. (2021). 鈥淐ontemplative Practices and Counselor Education in a Faith-based Graduate Education.鈥 Kentucky Counseling Association Conference.

Kongkaw, P., Brown, A.L., Dean, L., Durant, P. & Luck, J.聽 (2021, October). 鈥淲hen Silence is Violence: An Antiracist Adlerian Approach for Addressing Racism through Counselor Education.鈥 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference (Oct. 2021).

Brown, A.L. (2021, June). 鈥淓coWellness: Mindfulness Takes a Breath of Fresh Air.鈥 Association of Humanistic Counseling Annual Conference.

Brown, A.L. & Solomon, S. (2021, February) 鈥淏reaking Barriers: Creative Expressions via Telehealth Counseling.鈥 North Carolina Counselors Association Conference.

Brown, A. L. 聽(2021, February) 鈥淏uilding Resiliency Through Group Counseling.鈥 Chi Sigma Iota Florida Statewide Conference.