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Mertes, Aaron
Aaron is an Assistant Professor of Mental Health and School Counseling, rehabilitation counselor, and experienced in disability services, forensic rehabilitation, and marital therapy. He earned his master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 2015 and his PhD in Counselor Education from the University of Iowa in 2019. His past work includes workers’ compensation evaluation, life care planning, VA consultation, and counseling across inpatient, outpatient, college, and crisis settings. His scholarly interests and current work explore how the neurodevelopmental foundations of emotional attachment shape adult identity and maturity, how disability influences these processes, and how artificial intelligence affects counseling and human development. As a CACREP Board member, he advocates for authenticity and wellness in relational interactions, program development, and social advocacy in counseling leadership. His advocacy encompasses relational governance with particular attention to spirituality and underrepresented voices. He maintains a clinical practice and lives in Edgerton, Wisconsin, with his wife, son, and two dogs.
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