Dr. Linda Boen is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Program. Her research interests include recovery of severe mental illness with schizophrenia, bipolar diagnosis, trauma, and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment trends for medically challenged individuals. She is also a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas with Supervisory status. Previously Dr. Boen has been an Assistant Professor for the School of Education, Graduate Education, Counselor Education Program, and a Federal Regional Counseling Psychologist for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program based in NW Arkansas.