- 513-745-2957
- 204 Hailstones Hall
- Fax: 513-745-2920
- ML 3226
Dr. Kristen Toole
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling
Dr. Kristen Toole (she/her) joined Xavier University full-time in 2023 and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling. A proud Xavier alumna, she earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling before completing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Toole is passionate about mentoring counselors-in-training as they develop their professional identities. She prioritizes creating collaborative learning environments that foster critical thinking and self-reflection, preparing future counselors to navigate complex clinical, ethical, and systemic challenges with humility and intentionality. Her research explores counselor professional identity development, career sustainability, work environments, and counselor wellness.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Toole is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio, with over a decade of clinical experience across school, community, and private settings. She maintains a small private practice, which allows her to incorporate current clinical experience into her teaching.
Her work in teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice is grounded in a commitment to fostering thoughtful, ethical, and sustainable counseling practices. Whether working with students, supervisees, or clients, she aims to help others develop confidence, authenticity, and resilience in their personal and professional lives.
Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Toole enjoys spending time with her family and pets and engaging in creative activities.
- 513-745-2957
- 204 Hailstones Hall
- Fax: 513-745-2920
- ML 3226
Dr. Kristen Toole (she/her) joined Xavier University full-time in 2023 and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling. A proud Xavier alumna, she earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling before completing her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at The Ohio State University.
Dr. Toole is passionate about mentoring counselors-in-training as they develop their professional identities. She prioritizes creating collaborative learning environments that foster critical thinking and self-reflection, preparing future counselors to navigate complex clinical, ethical, and systemic challenges with humility and intentionality. Her research explores counselor professional identity development, career sustainability, work environments, and counselor wellness.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Toole is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) in Ohio, with over a decade of clinical experience across school, community, and private settings. She maintains a small private practice, which allows her to incorporate current clinical experience into her teaching.
Her work in teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice is grounded in a commitment to fostering thoughtful, ethical, and sustainable counseling practices. Whether working with students, supervisees, or clients, she aims to help others develop confidence, authenticity, and resilience in their personal and professional lives.
Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Toole enjoys spending time with her family and pets and engaging in creative activities.
First Year at Xavier
2021