Bio
PhD, University of Toledo, CACREP-Accredited
MA, University of Detroit Mercy, CACREP-Accredited
BS, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Dr. Jennifer Rio has a PhD in counselor education and supervision with research interests in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, persons who have offended, and multicultural and social justice competencies in counseling. She joined the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School as a core faculty member in 2022. Her clinical experiences include counseling in a residential prison setting, community mental health, and private practice. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan.