Date

6-17-2026

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling (EdD)

Chair

Debra Perez

Keywords

Male counselors, burnout, telebehavioral health, early-career professionals, phenomenology, job demands-resources model, counselor wellness

Disciplines

Psychology

Abstract

The purpose of this interpretive phenomenological study is to understand the lived experiences of burnout among early-career male counselors working in telebehavioral health (TBH) settings in the United States. This study investigates how job demands can lead to burnout and how job resources can lessen its consequences. Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of male counselors in their first five years of practice will be used to gather data using a qualitative design. To find trends and important themes pertaining to counselor well-being, virtual interviews will be recorded, transcribed, and subjected to thematic analysis. It is anticipated that the results will shed light on the unique difficulties and resources available to male counselors operating in remote environments. The study's conclusions could direct enhancements to workplace regulations, monitoring, and counseling programs that support wellness and retention in telebehavioral health settings.

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