Kimberly Coggins
- Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Wyoming
- M.A., Marriage and Family Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.S., Psychology, Wofford College
Dr. Kim Coggins is an associate professor of counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). With a clinical background focused on children, adolescents and their caregivers, Coggins has specialized training in child-centered play therapy (CCPT), Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) and Child-Teacher Relationship Training (CTRT). Her work emphasizes holistic care for children and families, integrating the therapeutic relationship as a foundational agent of change. Coggins has provided clinical services in community-based counseling centers and school-based mental health settings.
In addition to her clinical work, Coggins has more than 10 years of experience teaching and supervising students in a master’s-level counseling program. Her dedication to teaching and mentorship was recognized in 2021 when she was named Counselor Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counseling Association (TLPCA).
Her research interests include the use of play therapy and expressive arts interventions with diverse populations, as well as pedagogical practices that support counseling students in developing essential dispositions and skills. Coggins is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) and the Association for Play Therapy (APT).