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
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 CMHC Program Director. Dr. Schelske teaches Practicum and Internship and directs Corban’s two partnership clinics: the Corban University Counseling Clinic (on campus) and the Salem Free Counseling Clinic. Dr. Schelske supervises Corban’s counseling students who intern at these sites and collaborates with Student Life and other University departments to serves as a mental health resource on campus.
Dr. Schelske worked as a Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor for many years before earning her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Oregon State University in 2020. She has a passion for clinical supervision and collaborating with new counselors as they develop the skills to work with clients in secular and non-secular settings. She is a registered supervisor for the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors. She also continues to support CMHC students after graduation through supervision and consultation as they go out to serve in the community.
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, exercise, Portland Trailblazers basketball, cooking, audio books, 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.
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
