Taheera Blount

Dr. Taheera Blount is an assistant professor of counselor education at North Carolina Central University. Dr. Blount earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from North Carolina State University, her M.A. (School Counseling) from North Carolina Central University, and her B.S.W. from Barton College.

Dr. Blount began her teaching career at the University of Cincinnati. Before transitioning to higher education, Dr. Blount had professional experience serving in the following capacities: child and family manager, school counselor, and licensed clinical mental health counselor, serving children and adolescents with mental health disorders.

In 2025, Dr. Blount was awarded the Innovation and Creativity Award through the North Carolina Counseling Association. In addition, Dr. Blount is a 2023–2025 LEADS Fellow through the University of Pittsburgh.

Currently, Dr. Blount serves on the Editorial Board for Professional School Counseling, Journal of Mental Health Counseling, and Journal of Counseling and Values. Moreover, Dr. Blount currently serves on the board for the Center of Child and Family Trauma at Duke University. She provides service through the North Carolina School Counselor Association by serving on the Professional Development Committee and as postsecondary affinity group leader.

Dr. Blount's research interests include the following:

• The use of spirituality and religion to overcome use-related disorders and mental health among African American women substance
• School-based mental health services for school counselors and clinicians
• Creativity in Counseling, the use of Ghanaian indigenous cultural art practices
• College and career readiness among urban youth