Alicia Becton
Department Chair
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
Bio
Dr. Becton is the Department Chair of RCC, who has a rich and diverse background in mental health services and administrative roles within various governmental agencies. Her extensive experience, spanning over two decades, reflects a deep commitment to serving stigmatized populations, including the Black community, persons with disabilities, and individuals in recovery.
Education
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Ph.D., Substance Abuse/Addiction CounThe University of Texas Rio Gr, 2014
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MS, Mental Health Counseling/CounsNorth Carolina Agricultural an, 2010
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BS, Health and Physical Edu/FitnesEast Carolina University, 2007
Certifications
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Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorBoard of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), 2022
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National Certified CounselorNBCC, 2020
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Certified Rehabilitation CounselorCommission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification, 2010
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Approved Clinical supervisorCCE, 2021
Awards & Honors
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Clinical Supervision
Addictions
Psychopathology
Teens/Adolescents
Individuals with Disabilities (e.g., physical, cognitive, learning)
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Unmasking economic mobility barriers for Black women with disabilities post-COVID-19, 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Moving Beyond Traditional Multiculturalism: Dis/ability Awareness in Counselor Education., 2025
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Race and gender as determinants of educators’ perceptions regarding Black college students with disabilities., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Sorting through the weeds: The intersection of legislation, workplace policy, and medical marijuana and Its impact on vocational rehabilitation., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A self-care and wellness framework in educator preparation as a preventative approach to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Effective treatment modalities and employment for special populations (e.g., individuals in recovery, Black, PWDs, women)
Mitigating Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Secondary Trauma among Educators through Wellness/Self-Care Training
