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Jason K. Neill
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Interim Director, Clinical Counseling Program, Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
jneill@andersonuniversity.edu
Watkins 125
Academic Background
Dr. Neill is an Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a strong passion for exploring the intersection of spirituality and trauma. His work focuses on helping others discern the difference between harmful and healthy expressions of faith. He is equally committed to demonstrating that Christianity is a worldview grounded in reason and evidence. He is a committed Christian, convinced by what he sees as strong historical and philosophical evidence supporting its truth claims.
BS in Psychology, Gardner-Webb University
MA in Biblical Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
MA in Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in Counselor Education, University of South Carolina
Fast Facts
I value the opportunity to teach at a Christian university, where I can openly share my faith and guide students in evaluating ideas through the lens of a Christian worldview.
I wish prospective students understood that clinical mental health counseling is more than a career—it’s a calling to walk alongside others in their most vulnerable moments, offering hope, healing, and compassion. From a Christian worldview, this work is a powerful way to reflect Christ’s love, serve others with empathy and integrity, and be a light in the midst of brokenness. Counselors have the opportunity to be instruments of God’s grace, promoting emotional and spiritual wholeness while honoring the dignity and worth of every individual.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I enjoy guiding students to think critically, evaluate diverse perspectives, and thoughtfully engage with information through the lens of a Christian worldview, while also collaborating with colleagues to foster a rich, supportive learning environment that encourages both individual growth and collective wisdom.
My academic work is dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of trauma-informed practices in both clinical and educational settings. I teach courses focused on the deep, transformative processes of trauma healing, integrating evidence-based approaches with an emphasis on promoting spiritual and personal growth. I aim to equip students with the knowledge and tools to support individuals in their healing journeys while fostering resilience and holistic development.
- Neill, J.K. (2016). Supervision philosophy statement, entry for The Sage Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family and Couples Counseling, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
- Neill, J. K. & McLain, C. (2015). Schema therapy, entry for The Sage Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy edited by Neukrug, E., Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.
- Neill, J. K. & Gold, J. M. (2015). Counseling student’s concept of harmful and healthy spirituality, professional, Professional Issues in Counseling, Spring Issue.
- Crews, T.B., Wilkinson, K., & Neill, J. (2015). Principles for good practice in undergraduate education: Effective online course design to assist students’ success, Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, Vol. 11, No. 1.
- Crews, T. B., & Neill, J. K. (2014). Preferred delivery method for online instruction: Secondary students’ perceptions. Journal for Applied Business Research, vol. 12, issue 1.
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Title: Walking away from the Christian faith: Understanding deconversion stories, February 2025
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Title: Forgiveness isn’t for wimps, February 2018
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Title: Journaling toward wellness, February 2017
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Title: Spiritual techniques for clients, February 2016
- South Carolina Counseling Association – Title: What’s your spiritual perspective, February 2015
- Colorado Counseling Association Conference – Title: Religion and social justice: Implications and relevance in counseling, March 2014 (with S. Cappa)
- Colorado Counseling Association Conference – Title: Use of schema theory and constructive thinking in working with couples struggling with marital discord: Address gender bias, sexism, violence and trauma, March 2014 (with J. France and C. McLain)
- Colorado Counseling Association Conference – Title: Treatment of sexual addiction: Problems, treatment, and cultural impact, March 2013 (with R. Thye)
- Colorado Counseling Association Conference – Title: Christian counseling and the concept of P.A.I.N., March 2013 (Poster Presentation)
- South Carolina Counseling Association Conference – Title: Christian counseling and concept of P.A.I.N., February 2012
- South Carolina Counseling Association Conference – Title: Basics for how to do Christian counseling, February 2011
- South Carolina Counseling Association Conference – Title: Toxic vs. Healthy Faith, February 2010