Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Shauna Frisbie

Meet Dr. Shauna Frisbie

Degrees and Experience
  • Ed.D., Counselor Education (Texas Tech University)
  • M.S., Human Development and Family Studies (Texas Tech University)
  • B.S., Human Sciences (Texas Tech University)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor (LPC-S, Texas)
  • National Certified Counselor (NCC, National Board of Certified Counselors)
  • Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Consultant (CED-C, International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals)
  • Board Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Basic Trained)
Biography and Professional Achievements

Dr. Shauna Frisbie came to CCU in 2023 after teaching at Lubbock Christian University for 22 years. During her time at LCU, she served as director of Family Studies, coordinator of Counseling, and clinical director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dr. Frisbie taught both undergraduate and graduate students in online and in-seat settings. As an advocate for hands-on education, she led trauma focused mission teams to Ecuador and Kenya, where counseling students were given the opportunity to participate in counseling and research activities.

Dr. Frisbie is a licensed counselor in Texas with a private practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma in adolescents and adults. Her research interests span a variety of topics, including identity development, social media, phototherapy, and trauma responses/treatment. Dr. Frisbie enjoys mentoring and supervision in counselor education and post-graduation licensure and working with colleagues and students on research projects.

Dr. Frisbie and her husband are native Texans who share time in both the northern Texas plains in Lubbock and the southern coast in Rockport. Together, they have three adult children and are blessed to count many others as family.

Publications
  • Frisbie, S.H. (2020). Treating Eating Disorders in a Social Media Age: A Therapist’s Guide. New York, NY: Norton Professional Books.
  • Frisbie, S. H., Fitzpatrick, J, Feng, D., & Crawford, D. (2000). Women’s personality traits, interpersonal competence and affection for dating partners: A test of the contextual model. Social Behavior and Personality, 28, 585-94.
International/National Conference Presentations
  • Frisbie, S.H., Brown, K., & Robinson, B. (2023). Ethical Issues of Using Discussion Boards in Treatment.  Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Brown, K., Frisbie, S.H., & Robinson, B. (2023). Ethically Speaking: How Much Remediation is Enough? Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Robinson, B., Frisbie, S.H., & Brown, K. (2023). What Now? Duty to Warn in a School Shooting Threat. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Frisbie, S.H. (2021). Selfies, Likes, and FOMO: Integrating Social Media Context into Eating Disorder Recovery. International Association of Eating Disorders Professional Symposium.
  • Frisbie, S. H., Brown, K., Robinson, B., Alexander, J., & Aaron, E. (2018, February). Ethical Implications of Using Apps in Therapeutic Settings. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Robinson, B., Aaron, E., Frisbie, S.H., Alexander, J., & Brown, K. (2018, February). Ethical Cultural Adaptations of Trauma Interventions. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Brown, K., Alexander, J., Frisbie, S.H., Aaron, E., & Robinson, B. (2018, February). Legal and Ethical Supervision of Interns with Mental Health Issues. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference.
  • Frisbie, S.H., Brown, K., Robinson, G.B. (2017, February). Ethical Implications for Brief Treatment of Traumatized Children and Adolescents in Ecuador. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Hennington, C.S., Frisbie, S.H., & Robinson, G.B. (2017, February). Ethical Implications of Using Self-Report Measures in Screening Applicants for Graduate Counseling Programs. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Robinson, G.B., Aaron, E., Frisbie, S.H., & Alexander, J. (2017, February). Legal and Ethical Considerations in Addressing Incivility in Graduate Counseling Programs. Paper presented at National Board of Certified Counselors Law and Ethics in Counseling Conference, New Orleans, LA.
  • Frisbie, S.H. (2009, January). Teens and Disordered Eating. Speaker at National Conference on Youth Ministry, Colorado Springs, CO.
  • Frisbie, S.H. (2009, January). What Lies Beneath: When Teens Self-Harm. Speaker at National Conference on Youth Ministry
  • Frisbie, S. H., Bradley, L. J., Brown, K., & Hendricks, C. B. (2002, March). A Comparison of On-line Versus Traditional Sexual Harassment Training. Paper presented at American Counseling Association, New Orleans, LA.
  • Frisbie, S. H., Brown, K., Cash, L., & Van Rensburg, E. (2001, March). Ethics: Decision Making Models. Paper presented at American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
  • Bryan, L., & Frisbie, S. H. (2001, October). Supervising Physically or Mentally Challenged Trainees: Barriers and Options. Paper presented at American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Nashville, TN.
  • Brown, K., Bradley, L. J., Frisbie, S. H., Divine, D., & Price, D. (2001, March). A Comparison of the Perceptions of Experienced Versus Novice Grief Counselors. Paper presented at American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX.
  • Frisbie, S. H., Hutton, D., Hendricks, C. B., Bradley, L. J., Brown, K., & van Rensburg, E. (2001, March). Techniques and Methods for Counseling Mothers of ADD/ADHD Elementary School Aged Children. Paper presented at American Counseling Association, San Antonio. TX.
Faith and Learning

It is an incredible blessing to join the faculty at CCU, to be given the honor of mentoring students to integrate their personal faith and identity in Christ with their emerging professional identity. The counseling profession seeks to facilitate healing and transformation, processes that align with Christ’s desire for us. My hope is to walk alongside counselors in training as we allow God’s word to inform the process of learning.