Assistant Professor of Counseling
Alexis L. Croffie earned his PhD in Counselor Education from Texas Tech University (CACREP-Accredited). He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. Most of his clinical experience includes working with survivors of crime, individuals with chronic pain, and LGBTQ+ communities. Additionally, he is a Certified Therapeutic Game Master and incorporates Table-top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) such as Dungeons and Dragons in his clinical work.
Croffie is an active member in many professional organizations, including, but not limited to, the Texas Counseling Association; Texas Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors; and the Texas Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities.
Croffie has a strong enthusiasm for the growth of research in the field of counseling. His current research interests include international populations (ex: immigrants, international students, etc.) and their children; ethics in counseling; individuals with invisible disabilities (ex: chronic and terminal illnesses, neurodivergent populations, etc.); pop-culture interventions in counseling; and LGBTQ+ populations. He specializes in qualitative research and enjoys hearing the stories of his research participants.
Croffie has taught a variety of core courses within the counseling profession. His favorite courses to teach include ethics, intro to family systems, counseling theories, and field experience courses. Through a blend of small group discussions and class lectures, he hopes to foster connections between his students to help them grow into strong professional colleagues.