Greg Mears, PhD., LPC

LUCOM Counselor

What do I do at CAPS? 

Greetings! My name is Dr. Greg Mears, and I am the LUCOM dedicated counselor at CAPS, but I also provide individual therapy to students at Liberty University (LU). I began mental health work in 2003 after completing a master’s degree in counseling at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and completed my PhD at Liberty in 2012. I am currently licensed in Virginia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. My educational background also includes a Respiratory Therapy degree from Thiel College, which allowed me to experience the medical environment/community on a variety of levels. As the LUCOM dedicated counselor, much of my job involves providing mental health services to LUCOM students, including ADHD assessment.

What is it like to work with me?

Although my approach may vary somewhat depending on the student, I tend to operate out of an existential framework, utilizing a person-centered approach and cognitive-behavioral techniques to walk with students as they pursue their treatment goals. Those dealing with the following difficulties would likely be a good fit to work with me: ADHD, anxiety, depression, religious/spiritual struggles, and trauma.

What do I do outside of CAPS?

In addition to my work at CAPS, I enjoy teaching graduate courses as an Adjunct Professor for the LU School of Behavioral Sciences and at Crown University.

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor; EMDR trained