Dr. Valerie E. Dixon had 17 years of previous work experience in the areas of community mental health, rehabilitation, substance abuse, crisis intervention and criminal justice. She also had extensive experience developing statewide staff training initiatives as a consultant for various statewide community agency settings, prior to becoming an assistant professor at FIU in 2011.
research interests
Counseling Skills and Techniques Staff Development Training and Program Evaluation Ethical Issues in Counseling Multicultural Concerns Special Populations Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders