How do counselors develop the most potent clinical and professional skills to help a variety of clients? Dr. Miars addresses these questions through his interests in clinical supervision and the development of ethical professional practice.
Russell D. Miars, PhD, is an associate professor in the
Counselor Education. Previously, Dr.
Miars was director of the Counseling and Student Development Center, and adjunct associate professor in clinical psychology at Indiana University of
Pennsylvania. His research and scholarly
interests include clinical supervision, legal and ethical issues in counseling,
life-span human development, and assessment in counseling. An emphasis in all his work is translating
theory and research into effective clinical practice. Dr. Miars is highly regarded as an instructor and clinical
supervisor. He has over 25 years of
direct counseling experience and intern clinical supervision to his work in the
Counselor Education program.
Russell D. Miars, PhD
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
PO Box 751
615 SW Harrison
Room 506L
Portland, OR 97207-0751
Phone: 503-725-4611
Fax: 503-725-5599
Email: miarsr@pdx.edu