Dr. Rebecca Koltz

Dr. Koltz is a Professor of counseling and serves as the Department Head for the Counseling Department. She has been an educator, counselor and leader for 20 years. Her research and scholarship are focused on preparing counselors and understanding the training implications of working in a rural western state.
Dr. Koltz has been awarded nearly 10 million dollars in research funding, published nearly 50 articles, book chapters, books and professional manuals, and given over 50 research presentations at regional, national, and international conferences.
Selected Intellectual Contributions
- Elliott, A., Koltz, R., Murray, K., Downey, J. (2024) Preparing for place: A case study of rural counselor training. Counselor Education and Supervision
- Sophir, G., Koltz, R. (2024) Incorporating Creativity into Relational Cultural Theory in Couples Counseling. The Family Journal: v. 32 i. 3 p. 354-362
- Koltz, R., Koltz , D. J. (2021) Eco-art Activities for Older Adults: Reducing Stress and Reframing Aging. The Family Journal
- Koltz, R. (2020) ACE: Three Adventure-based Activities to Improve Family Communication. The Family Journal
- Koltz, R., Koltz, D. J. (2025) The Role of Creativity with Caregiving . Contemporaneous Issues about Creativity
- Koltz, R., Nelson, M., Tarabochia, D., Elliott, A. H. (2021) A Model of Family Well-Being for School Counselors. Journal of School Counseling: v. 19 i. 55 p. 31
