Eric Beeson, PhD, LPC

Eric T. Beeson, PhD, LPC, is professor and chair of the counseling department at Marshall University. He aims to provide sparks that ignite the fires of discovery in his students, schools, and the counseling profession. Dr. Beeson teaches and leads learning experiences in assessment, research, artificial intelligence, telebehavioral health, digital therapeutics, and neuroscience-informed care. His scholarly work focuses on integrating emerging technologies with counseling practice, including a pilot study evaluating the fidelity of ChatGPT in client simulations, a Dana-Foundation-funded grant on neuroscience and education, and co-authoring The Neuroeducation Toolbox. Beyond the classroom, he mentors and advises students in research and professional development.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Eric Beeson has an employment relationship with Marshall University, is a consultant with Opioid Response Network, and is on the science advisory board member of Driven. He received a grant from the Dana Foundation. Eric Beeson receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Eric Beeson is a member of the West Virginia Counselors Association, the American Mental Health Counselors, and the American Counseling Association.