Eric T. Beeson, PhD, LPC (he/him) is Professor and Chair of the Counseling Department at Marshall University and a strategic adviser to SimCareAI, where he helps guide the platform’s ethically grounded use of artificial intelligence in mental health professional training. Over nearly two decades, Eric has woven together clinical practice, teaching, and research across residential youth treatment, community mental-health and substance-use programs, collegiate recovery initiatives, private practice, and neurofeedback clinics.

His commitment to innovation and service has earned wide recognition. Eric is a recipient of the American Counseling Association’s Gary R. Walz Trailblazer Award and Professional Development Award, and he served as the 43rd President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. He co-founded the Journal of Mental Health Counseling’s “Neuroscience-Informed Counseling” section, co-edited “The Neuroeducation Toolbox: Practical Translations of Neuroscience in Counseling and Psychotherapy”, and founded the Brainstorm Neuroscience Community, each initiative reflecting his drive to translate neuroscience into practical tools for mental health professionals.

When he steps away from the classroom and lab, Eric gravitates outdoors. You might spot him on a tennis court, cheering at a baseball game, hiking West Virginia’s rolling hills, or strategizing over a favorite board game with family and friends. Whether in professional endeavors or personal pursuits, he stays focused on one goal: turning cutting-edge science and technology into sparks that ignite discovery and elevate the mental health and well-being of all people.