Education

• 2005: Ph.D. Counselor Education, University of New Orleans; New Orleans, LA
• 2002: M.S. Counseling, Loyola University; New Orleans, LA
• 1999: B.A. Psychology, Loyola University; New Orleans, LA

Recent Appointments

• 2009 - Present: Assistant Professor of Psychology, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2010 - Present: Part-time Contributing Faculty, Walden University; Minneapolis, MN
• 2005 - 2009: Assistant Professor, Arkansas State University; Jonesboro, AR

Selected Publications/Presentations

• Pierce, L. (2012). Teaching Tolerance: Ideology for 2012. SACES Newsletter, Summer 2012.
• Watson, Z. E., Herlihy, B., & Pierce, L.A. (2006). Forging the Link between Multicultural Competence and Ethical Counseling Practice: A Historical Perspective. Journal of Counseling & Values, 50, 99-108.
• Fall, K.A., Levitov, J.E., Anderson, L., & Clay, H. (2005). African-Americans' perception of mental health professions. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 27, 47-56.
• Anderson, L. (2002). Students Seeking Counseling: Sitting on the other side of the chair. Louisiana Counseling Association Newsletter.