Joel “David” Effler, PhD, is Adjunct Professor in the Counseling Program in the Carter & Moyers School of Education at Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Effler is a licensed Senior Psychological Examiner and has worked in mental health and public education settings for a combined total of 34 years. Dr. Effler received his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University and his doctorate from the University of Tennessee in School Psychology. Dr. Effler’s research interests include quantitative EEG (qEEG) and neurofeedback diversity and universality as variables in effective counseling. In his spare time, Dr. Effler enjoys studying languages, spending time with his family, and spending time at his cabin in the Smoky Mountains.
Carletta Smelcer, Ed.D., LPC is an Assistant Professor of Education for the Professional Counseling Program at LMU. She earned her Ed.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University, Nashville. Dr. Smelcer also received her M.A. in Professional Counseling from Argosy University, Nashville and her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee and an approved clinical supervisor. Some of her clinical interests include Counselor Supervision, Trauma-Focus Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Addiction Treatments. Dr. Smelcer worked for a local non-profit for many years and most recently worked in private practice. She serves on several local volunteer boards and is a current member of the Knox County Ethics Committee. Dr. Smelcer enjoys spending time at the lake, reading, shopping, attending UTK football games, and camping. She also enjoys watching her oldest daughter cheer Friday nights and her youngest daughter play softball and basketball.
