Feb. 5, 2026 Webinar Presenters

Michael Jones, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC-S, is a tenured Professor of Counseling. He has been a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH) since 2014 and developed the CCE-approved training curriculum for the BC-TMH credential. Dr. Jones has provided telemental health services for nearly two decades and has trained thousands of Counselors to deliver ethical, effective virtual care. His work focuses on rural and underserved populations, crisis intervention in virtual settings, and the ethical integration of technology in counseling practice. He is a recognized expert internationally and nationally on telehealth ethics and best practices. 

Matthew Fullen, PhD, LPCC, is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech. His research, teaching, and advocacy focus on the mental health needs of older adults, with an emphasis on improving Medicare mental health policy and developing programs to enhance resilience and wellness and prevent suicide among older adults. Dr. Fullen has collaborated on over $6 million in research grant funding to develop programs that support older adults’ mental health. In recognition of his research and professional leadership related to Medicare advocacy, he has received the Virginia Tech Land Grant Scholar Award, as well as three national awards from the American Counseling Association.