Dr. Christopher J. Quarto
Professor | Professional Counseling Program & Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration Coordinator
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992)
- MA, Central Michigan University (1984)
- BSED, Central Michigan University (1983)
Areas of Expertise
Psychological testing
Counseling supervision
Biography
Prior to joining the Professional Counseling faculty, Dr. Quarto worked in Michigan and Wisconsin as a clinical mental health counselor and private practice psychologist, respectively. He worked closely with school personnel and physicians concerning children, adolescents and adults who exhibited a variety of educational and psychological disorders. He is a licensed psychologist (HSP) and licensed professional counselor (Michigan) and has a part-time private practice in which he provides coun...
Read More »Prior to joining the Professional Counseling faculty, Dr. Quarto worked in Michigan and Wisconsin as a clinical mental health counselor and private practice psychologist, respectively. He worked closely with school personnel and physicians concerning children, adolescents and adults who exhibited a variety of educational and psychological disorders. He is a licensed psychologist (HSP) and licensed professional counselor (Michigan) and has a part-time private practice in which he provides counseling services to adults as well as psychological testing services (e.g., Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, mood & anxiety disorders) to individuals of all ages. Dr. Quarto is a Board Certified-TeleMental Health (BC-TMH) provider and completed an addiction counseling certificate program through Montana State University’s Extended University. He is past president of the Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Dr. Quarto was awarded the 2007 – 2008 College of Education and Behavioral Science Teaching Award, the University College 2012 Distinguished Educator in Distance Education Award, and the 2019 Tennessee Association of Counselor Education & Supervision Charles Thompson Counselor Educator of the Year Award. More recently, Dr. Quarto created the “Make a Mental Note” podcast series in which he interviews counselors, social workers and psychologists about methods of helping people resolve psychological problems (https://chrisquarto.com/category/making-a-mental-note/). Dr. Quarto’s research interests include applications of technology to counseling and counselor development and supervision.
Awards
Tennessee Association of Counselor Education & Supervision, Charles Thompson Counselor Educator of the Year Award, 2019
Middle Tennessee State University, University College Distinguished Educator in Distance Learning Award, 2012
Middle Tennessee State University, College of Education & Behavioral Science Teacher of the Year, 2007 – 2008
In the Media
MTSU Professional Counseling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document (referred to in the welcome video below):
Courses
Introduction to Counseling Research
Measurement & Appraisal in Counseling
Foundations of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Diagnosis & Treatment Planning in Counseling
Adult Counseling
Internship: Clinical Mental Health Counseling