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Eileen O'Mara

Eileen O’Mara, EdD

Core Faculty

Licensed drug and alcohol counselor

“Educating counselors about addiction is my passion. Expanding addiction counseling to my students who will, in turn, have a global impact on the lives of clients is exciting.”

Dr. O’Mara joined Capella in 2009 as a faculty member in the Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She is currently holds the title of Professor Emerita at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies. Dr. O’Mara is the author of many journal articles and has been part of a national effort to improve education, training, and use of technology in addiction counseling education.

Educational Background
  • Master of Science, California State University, Los Angeles
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Career Highlights
  • Named Professor Emerita at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
  • Served as Assistant Dean at the Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies
  • Helped begin and grow the Graduate School at Hazelden and lead it to accreditation
Teaching Philosophy

“Every individual has the potential to learn and benefit from it. I create a positive environment that encourages learning and challenges students to grow professionally and personally.”


Areas of Expertise
  • Counselor burnout
  • Mental health counseling
  • Clinical supervision
  • Group counselor training
Research Interests
  • Burnout prevention
  • Addiction counseling
  • Energy work in counseling

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