Reclaiming Safety, Voice, and Power: Counseling Survivors of Sexual Assault

Dr. Adrienne Graham, LPC(GA), NCC, ACS is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). As a counselor educator, supervisor, and advocate, her research and scholarship focus on sexual, domestic/dating violence survivors' advocacy, resilience, and competencies, and trauma-informed practices, including supervision and teaching. Dr. Graham has devoted her career to serving survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking, beginning in community-based advocacy centers and later serving on multidisciplinary task forces to promote compassionate, survivor-focused care. She has extensive experience in crisis response and supporting individuals and communities impacted by trauma across the lifespan. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ), the American College Counseling Association (ACCA), and several other ACA divisions. She has delivered over 30 national and international presentations, serves on editorial boards, and co-chairs the ACCA’s Clinical and Supervision Training Committee. She has also secured grants to support research, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) chapter development, and related fundraising and advocacy efforts. Within collegiate spaces and communities, she serves on committees and task forces dedicated to enhancing care and response for those affected by power-based violence through research, scholarship, and advocacy. Her teaching and supervision emphasize advocacy, ethical leadership, and trauma-informed practices, reflecting her commitment to mentoring students into confident, compassionate, and socially responsible counselors.