Brooke Bugni
Assistant Professor of Practice and Clinical Coordinator
I graduated with my Doctorate in Counselor from the University of North Texas in 2022. I specialize in Animal Assisted Therapy and have a wide range of experience in the field including Equine Assisted Therapy, Canine Assisted Therapy, and therapy with small animals. I am originally from New Jersey and have been in Florida since 2022. I enjoy fishing, golfing, and hanging with my dogs.
- PhD, Counseling, University of North Texas
- MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at Tyler
- MA, General Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
- BA, psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
Biography
I specialize in Animal Assisted Therapy and has been studying and utilizing Animal Assisted Therapy in counseling for 7 years. I have experience in working in an outpatient treatment facility assisting in the recovery of clients struggling with mental health and substance use.
I am currently in the role of Clinical Coordinator for the Counseling Department here at Stetson University. I have expertise in the supervision and operations of the clinical experiences that the students gain during their program. I am here to assist each student as they move through their clinical experiences in practicum and internship and help students navigate through that exciting time.
More About Brooke Bugni
Course Sampling
- Internships
- Practicum
- Basic Skills
- My research interests include Animal Assisted Therapy best practices, mechanisms within Animal Assisted Therapy, and supervision and internship.
- Dissertation: Developing a Partnership for Internship Training at a Community-Based Animal Assisted Therapy Practice