Jerry L. Mize

Online Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Instructor

Sex/sexuality; Mental professional training; research identity

Jerry L. Mize, MA, MEd, LPC, NCC is currently a Full-time Term Instructor in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University and also serve as the Online Undergraduate Program Coordinator for Department.

Jerry’s teaching experience includes teaching both face-to-face and online, in various modalities, and teaching students at 2- and 4- year institutions. He is extremely interested in creating courses that guide students in the applicability of course material beyond the classroom (virtual or in person). His courses focus on reflection and multiple forms of learning and assessment so students have a well-rounded experience that can fit their needs. As online coordinator, he also strives to make sure students have appropriate access and needs met as they navigate through their online program.

In addition to teaching, Jerry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia and provides individual and relational therapy at his practice in Richmond, VA. His clinical interests focus on sex, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD. He is also the President-Elect for the Association of Counseling Sexology & Sexual Wellness (ACSSW).

Jerry’s educational background includes a master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University and a second master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The College of William & Mary. He went straight into graduate school from undergrad, with a desire to do research, and received training as he earned his master’s in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University. Upon graduating, Jerry recognized a desire to pursue clinical work and began his journey at The College of William & Mary to earn his second master's degree. While at W&M, he received an amazing opportunity to begin teaching and launched his career. During his time at W&M, he gained clinical training and was also a Graduate Research Fellow. Jerry continues to explore his research interests in areas of sexuality training/education among therapists, therapist comfort and competence, and sexual health and wellness.

Selected Publications

Mize, J. L., & Randolph, A. L. (in press). Theoretical orientations and their relation to evidence-based practice. Journal of Mental Health Counseling.

Mize, J. L., & Ausloos, C. D. (2026). Knowledge and comfort in addressing sexuality: Implications for psychotherapy practice. American Journal of Sexuality Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15546128.2026.2663450

Mize, J. L (2023). Depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms and coping strategies in the context of the sudden course modality shift in the spring 2020 semester. Current Psychology. http://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04566-5

Mize, J. L., & Kliewer, W. (2017). Domain-specific daily hassles, anxiety, and delinquent behaviors among low-income, urban youth. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 53, 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appdev.2017.09.003

Courses Taught

Intro Psychology

Research Methods

Statistics in Psychology

Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)

Child Development

Psychopathology (previously known as "Abnormal Psychology")

Therapeutic Communication Skills

Psychology of Gender

Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology

Psych of Stress & Coping

Education

Master of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) from The College of William & Mary (2022)

Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Developmental Psychology from George Mason University (2018)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University (2016)

Associate in Science (AS) from Richard Bland College of William & Mary (2014)

**Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education & Supervision (CACREP) from University of the Cumberlands (in progress)

Recent Presentations

Mize, J. L. & Ausloos, C. D. (2026, April). Unpacking discomfort: Addressing sexuality topics in counseling practice. Education session given at the American Counseling Association Conference (ACA). Columbus, OH. (Role: Co-presenter; Co-author; 1.5 CEs).

Pope, A., Mize, J. L., Hughes, K., Farley, I., & Ryckman-Thalassites, A. (2026, April). Promoting pleasure-based sexual health. Presentation given at the American Counseling Association Conference (ACA). Columbus, OH. (Role: Co-author; Co-presenter; 1 CE).

Mize, J. L. & Cameron, S. M. F. (2025, March). Taboo topics in counseling: Identifying and examining clinician (dis)comfort. Poster presented at the American Counseling Association Conference (ACA). Orlando, FL.

Mize, J. L. (2024, February). Quality online synchronous teaching. Participant Idea Exchange (PIE) presented at the Virtual Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) by the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA Div. 2). Online/Virtual.