Dr. Lori Schelske
Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Director, Corban Counseling Clinic
Education
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Ph.D., Oregon State University
- M.A. Azusa Pacific University
- B.A. University of Michigan
About Dr. Schelske
After licensure, Dr. Schelske worked as a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, California, for 12 years. During that time, she also served as supervisor and Associate Director for a community clinic as well as a clinician in various programs focused on infant mental health and mother-infant attachment.
Dr. Schelske began as an adjunct in the psychology department at Corban University in 2009. She accepted a full-time faculty position in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in 2011 and now serves as program director. In this role, she supervises Corban counseling students during their counseling internship and collaborates with Student Life and other University departments to serves as a mental health resource on campus, serving as the clinical supervisor at the Corban University Counseling Center.
Dr. Schelske serves as the clinical supervisor for Salem Free Counseling Clinic, where she supervises graduates from Corban’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. She is also the Counseling Coordinator at Jefferson Baptist Church, which allows JBC counselors to offer low-fee Christian counseling to the church and community while also providing Corban graduates with a supervised setting to gain counseling hours for state licensure.
Dr. Schelske earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Oregon State University and focused her dissertation on counseling supervision.
Dr. Schelske moved to the Willamette Valley from Los Angeles in 2004. She has been married to Mike since 1992 and has two beautiful daughters, Natalie and Anabel. Some of her hobbies are gardening, cooking, Audible books, flea markets, thrift stores, music, and enjoying animals and the outdoors.
Recently Taught Courses
Group Counseling
Experience the power of group therapy firsthand. This course blends theory with practice, equipping you with group facilitation skills, leadership strategies, and insights into group dynamics. Includes participation in an experiential counseling group to deepen understanding.
Counseling Theory
Explore major counseling theories while developing foundational skills in the therapeutic process. Practice core techniques through peer feedback, video review, and supervised sessions, all while integrating your personal values and Christian faith into your counseling approach.
Crisis, Disaster & Trauma Counseling
Prepare to counsel individuals through trauma and crisis. Explore the psychological impact of disasters, suicide, and grief, and gain assessment and intervention skills rooted in both neuroscience and compassion. Learn to create trauma-informed treatment plans for diverse populations.
Theology and Counseling
Integrate biblical doctrine with clinical counseling. Explore core theological topics—such as sin, salvation, and sanctification—and develop a biblically grounded theory of change and human nature that informs your counseling worldview.
Corban is a special place. I am blessed to be able to spend my time working with talented colleagues and investing in students who are going to make a difference in the counseling world. I am passionate about helping prepare students to be not just qualified professionals, but to be excellent in the profession they have been called to. I love seeing the students grow personally as well as in their counseling skills. I love sharing their excitement when they experience growth in their clients.
Dr. Lori Schelske
Fellow Faculty
Dr. Amanda Egan
Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
aegan@corban.edu(503) 375-7174
