Tanya N. Brown

Tanya Brown earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming. She holds an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Liberty University (Virginia) and graduated magna cum laude from PACE University (New York City) with a B.S. in Psychology. Tanya has over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field across a variety of settings, including group homes, intensive in-home programs, and K–12 school systems. She also brings more than a decade of experience as a clinical supervisor for community-based mental health agencies.

Throughout her career, Tanya has served children, adolescents, and adults impacted by acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Her work is deeply rooted in trauma-informed, developmentally responsive, and culturally competent care. 

 

Tanya's current research focuses on the lived experiences of youth in group homes, with particular attention to narratives of resilience, trauma, and post-traumatic growth. Her qualitative work explores how early traumatic experiences shape identity development and healing trajectories in institutional settings. Tanya is passionate about bridging clinical practice and research to inform trauma-informed care in residential settings and beyond.

 

Her broader research interests include trauma and resilience, cross-cultural counseling, grief, childhood and adolescent trauma, and the development of specialized counseling approaches for historically underserved or vulnerable populations. Through her work as a researcher, educator, and clinician, she remains committed to advancing equitable, compassionate care across diverse communities.