Mason Hale
Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Ph.D. Counseling and Supervision, Tennessee Technological University; MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Freed-Hardeman University; MA Pastoral Care and Counseling, Freed-Hardeman University; BA Bible, Freed-Hardeman University
Location: JMC 355
615-460-5119mason.hale@belmont.edu
Biography
Mason Hale, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, LCPT, NCC, BC-TMH is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist, with certifications as a National Certified Counselor and a Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. He has primarily served Christian populations serving local churches through professional and pastoral counseling ministries. Dr. Hale does individual, group, marriage, and pre-marital counseling. He specializes spiritually integrated psychotherapy and grief and bereavement counseling. Dr. Hale’s research interests include Attachment to God, disaster response counseling, suicide prevention and intervention, thanatology, and counselor education and development.
Attachment to God, disaster response counseling, suicide prevention and intervention, thanatology, and counselor education and development.
American Counseling Association (ACA)
ACA Division: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (Southern Division)
ACA Division: Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling
ACA Division: Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling
Chi Sigma Iota: Counseling Honors Society International (Tau Tau Upsilon Chapter)
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association
American Association of Christian Counselors
Tennessee Association of Pastoral Therapists
Research Poster Award Winner at Creative Research & Inquiry Day (2024)
Tennessee Technological University
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award (2023) Tau Tau Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota: Counseling Honors Society International
Referred Publications
Avila, D., Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A., & Loftis, M. (2024). Analysis of mental health disaster response in Tennessee. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 9(1), 4-14.
Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2024). A conceptual understanding of spiritual attachment to God. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 9(1), 47-57.
Refereed Book Chapters
Phillips, B., Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2022). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors. In C. J. Alexander, A. Tureen (Eds.), Leadership wellness and mental health concerns in higher education. IGI Global.
Invited Book Chapters and Contributions
Hale, M. A. (2023). Fear. In A. H. Johnson (Ed.), Parenting by the psalms: A guide to spiritual parenting. Kindle Direct Publishing.
Hale, M. A. (2021). The two roads. In A. H. Johnson (Ed.) Parenting by the parables: A guide to spiritual parenting. Kindle Direct Publishing.
Professional Presentations
**Kennedy, J. F., Hale, M. A., Long, L., Jimenez, K., & Conklin, J. (2025, October 9-12). A qualitative exploration of counseling trainees’ development of a theoretical orientation [Conference presentation]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 2025 Conference, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, September 12-13). Sampling strategies for recruiting participants within the 12-step recovery community [Conference roundtable presentation]. Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling 2025 Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, United States.
**Hale, M. A., Blair, K., Heerema, E., Newton, A., Perkins, D., & Royster, J. (2025, June 13-14). Adult ADHD: Exploring current considerations for diagnosis and treatments [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2025 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A., Kennedy, J. F., & Peters, D. (2025, June 13-14). The practical implications of the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement in mental health care settings [Conference roundtable presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2025 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, November 11). The practical implications of the Dual Process Model of coping with bereavement in mental health care settings [Research symposium presentation]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s 30th Annual Faculty Research Symposium, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, November 11). Examining the psychometric properties of the Attachment to God Inventory with a 12-step substance use recovery population [Research symposium presentation]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s 30th Annual Faculty Research Symposium, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A., Michael, T., & Phillips, B. (2024, June 14-15). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2024 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A., & Michael, T. (2024, April 17-18). Conceptualizing the Play Therapy Dimensional Model with the Multidimensional Grief Theory [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 19th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
*Hale, M. A., Michael, T., & Phillips, B. (2024, April 17-18). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 19th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Michael, T., Hale, M. A., & Phillips, B. (2024, February 22-25). Promoting campus wellness through the lens of mental health counselors [Poster presentation]. American College Counseling Association 2024 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States.
Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Herman, S., Avila, D. S., & Michael, T. (2022, June 10-11). 4 views to counseling supervision [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Loftis, M. A., Avila, D., Schlatter, T., & Hale, M. A. (2022, June 10-11). Ethics: Looking backwards and forwards [Conference presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Herman, J. S., & Michael, T. (2022, June 10-11). Comparing parental attachment development and attachment to God [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Herman, J. S. (2022, June 10-11). The role of warrior mentality on law enforcement officer’s perception of mental health [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor Association 2022 Counseling and Therapy Summit, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A., Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Herman, J. S., & Michael, T. (2022, April 20-21). Comparing parental attachment development and attachment to God [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Nowlin, A. L., Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Herman, J. S. (2022, April 20-21). The role of warrior mentality on law enforcement officer’s perception of mental health [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Avila, D. S., Hale, M. A., & Nowlin, A. L. (2022, April 20-21). Natural disaster response: Role and training of counselors [Poster presentation]. Tennessee Technological University 17th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day, Cookeville, TN, United States.
*Indicates an award winner
**Indicates with students
Invited Presentations
Hale, M. A. (2025, April 16). Caring for yourself: Burnout signs and self-care [Guest lecturer]. University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Nursing Program: NURS 454 – Leadership II ABSN, Knoxville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, February 6). Individual and group treatment modalities for addiction recovery [Guest lecturer]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s Graduate Counseling Program: CSL 5330 – Chemical Use & Abuse, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2025, January 18). Love yourself and love your neighbor [Church presentation]. Evangelism University: High School Student Conference, Savannah, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, December 12). Doctoral graduate speech [Graduation hooding ceremony]. Tennessee Technological University’s Graduate Counseling Hooding Ceremony, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, December 4). Experiences as new faculty [Guest lecturer]. Tennessee Technological University’s Counseling & Supervision Doctoral Program: COUN 7610 – Teaching in Counselor Education, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, November 18). Chi Sigma Iota 2024 induction speech {Induction ceremony]. Trevecca Nazarene University’s Theta Nu Upsilon Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society International, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2024, November 13). Strategic development of doctoral portfolios and dissertation proposals[Guest lecturer]. Tennessee Technological University’s Counseling & Supervision Doctoral Program: COUN 7820 – Doctoral Internship, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Loftis, M. A., & Hale, M. A. (2023, September 4-7). Keeping out of ethical jeopardy: Implications for supervisors and counselors [Conference presentation]. Journey Together Conference 2023, Franklin, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, August 4). Coping with stress and anxiety beginning the school year [Church presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Youth Group, Springfield, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, July 19). Can hope be a product of suffering? [Church presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Adult Class, Mount Juliet, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, July 9). Can hope be a product of suffering? [Church presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, June 25). Attachment to God [Church presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, April 12). The intersection of faith and therapy [Church presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ 7th-10th Grade Student Ministry Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, April 2). Today is a gift: Living in the present [Church presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Spring Youth Retreat, Dickson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 20). Attachment theory and attachment to God [Conference presentation]. TNAPT 2023 Midwinter Virtual Gathering, Nashville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 14-15). Generational legacy of the kings [Church presentation]. Jackson Church of Christ Ignite Youth Rally, Jackson, MO, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2023, January 8). Attachment theory and attachment to God [Church presentation]. College Hills Church of Christ GPS Class, Lebanon, TN, United States.
Loftis, M. A., Avila, D., Hale, M. A., & Schlatter, T. (2022, December 2). Ethics: Looking backwards and forwards [Continuing education presentation]. CSI Tau Tau Upsilon Chapter, Cookeville, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, November 4-6). Feel your fear and do it anyway [Church presentation]. Mount Juliet Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Quebeck, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, June 26). Suffering to hope [Church presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Worship, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, June 10-15). Commitment to Jesus reshapes the way you view yourself in light of the past[Church presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Church Camp, Adams, TN, United States.
Anderson, J., Ribeiro, V., Riley, H., Morris, J., Morris, M., & Hale, M. A. (2022, April 24). Panel discussion: Anxiety & spiritual concerns [Church presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2022, April 3). Anxiety: Coping through connection [Church presentation]. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ Adult Class, Brentwood, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, July 23-28). I am made new in Christ [Church presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Church Camp, Adams, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, June 20). Spiritual wellness and mental health [Church presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Worship, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2021, March-May). Marriage dynamics facilitation [Weekly workshop]. Old Hickory Church of Christ Marriage Ministry, Old Hickory, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, November 13-15). Koinonia: Relationship [Church presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, November 13-15). Koinonia: Serving [Church presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Fall Youth Retreat, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, June 7-10). One body [Church presentation]. Lebanon Road Church of Christ Vacation Bible School, Donelson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2020, February 1-5). Counseling urban youth from lower-income families [Lectureship presentation]. Freed-Hardeman University’s 84th Annual Lectureship–Our Place in His Story: Remembering the Past, Anticipating the Future, Henderson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, November 5). Suicide prevention and intervention [Guest lecturer]. Freed-Hardeman University's Undergraduate Course: BIB 433 – Personal Counseling, Henderson, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, October 5-6). Becoming an effective teacher through strong relationships [Seminar presentation]. Teacher Toolbox Workshop, Old Hickory, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, October 5-6). Cultivating student engagement during lesson prep
[Seminar presentation]. Teacher Toolbox Workshop, Old Hickory, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2019, April 5-7). Overcoming failure [Church presentation]. Main Street Church of Christ Spring Youth Retreat, Greenbrier, TN, United States.
Hale, M. A. (2018, May 21). Suicide awareness [Seminar presentation]. McClain Christian Academy, Lebanon, TN, United States.