Sam Rothrock, Ph.D., LPC, CRC

Core Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Counseling Education and Supervision, Walden University
- M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University
- B.S. History, Liberty University
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Professional Counseling in Virginia
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Biography
J. Samuel Rothrock has worked in different counseling roles since 2011. He specializes in work with people with disabilities. Currently, he has a small, virtual private practice.
Dr. Rothrock graduated from Liberty University in 2008 with a B.S. in History. He studied counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2013. He then earned a Ph.D. from Walden University in 2024. His first teaching experience was as a Walden University Post-Doctoral Fellow. He publishes and presents research on teaching and supervising disability competencies. Dr. Rothrock is an active member of the Virginia Counseling Association, Virginia Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Virginia Clinical Counselor’s Alliance, and the Virginia Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling.