Jessica H Paulhus
Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences Department of Counselor Education Providence
Biography
Jessica Paulhus completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Rhode Island College and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Capella University. As a dual licensed clinician who specializes in both mental health and substance use, she has experience working in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs, in home care, outpatient counseling, and crisis work. As an instructor, she utilizes a variety of engaging experiential activities that are carefully chosen to increase student learning potential.
Paulhus’s areas of research and clinical interests include co-occurring disorders, pedagogical practices in addiction studies, and substance use training within counselor education.
Education
PhD, Capella University
Counselor Education & Supervision
MS, Rhode Island College
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
BS, University of Rhode Island
Secondary Education
Licensed Chemical Dependency Supervisor (LCDS)
Rhode Island Certification & Licensing Board
Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP)
Rhode Island Certification & Licensing Board
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
RI Certification & Licensing Board
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
RHODE ISLAND ASSOC FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS
American Counseling Association
Paulhus, J. (September, 2021). Counselor Educators’ Pedagogical Experiences Implementing CACREP’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Addiction-Specific Standards: No. (Dissertation).
ProQuest, LLC.
https://www.proquest.com/openview/b6087ac12f97faebdc74f76a78b40a1b/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
“Treating the Whole Person: An Integrated Approach to Diagnosing Co-Occurring Disorders,” Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Council )SUMHLC). (November 14, 2025).
Association for Counselor Education (ACES) National Conference, “Preparing Collegiate Athletic Leaders to Advocate for Overall Athlete Wellness,” ACES, Philadelphia, PA. (October 10, 2025).
“Embedding Self-Awareness Practices into Counseling Coursework: Fostering Growth and Emotional Intelligence in Future Counselors,” NARACES. (March 28, 2025).
“Unveiling Gambling Disorder: Approaches to Accurate Screening & Assessment,” Rhode Island Council for Problem Gambling (RICPG). (March 11, 2025).
“Wellness for Gambling Addiction: A Holistic Approach to Recovery,” Rhode Island Council for Problem Gambling (RICPG), Warwick, RI. (January 28, 2025).
“DBT for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders,” Substance Use Mental Health Leadership Counsel of RI, Warwick, RI. (August 21, 2024).
American Counseling Association Annual Conference, “Interprofessional Education and Practice Training for Counseling Students (IPEP),” New Orleans, LA, United States. (April 12, 2024).
JWU Expo, “Interprofessional Education and Practice Training for Counseling Students (IPEP),” Providence, RI. (April 12, 2024).
“Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP),” The Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI (SUMHLC), Warwick, RI. (March 20, 2024).