Torsten A. Dryden, Ed.S., LPC, CEAP, NCC, is a Visiting Instructor for Counselor Education courses in the Department of Professional Counseling & Instructional Support. He is currently finishing his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision through the University of the Cumberlands. During his doctoral coursework, he completed his doctoral internship with Jax State, eventually leading to adjunct work and beyond. He personally sees his current position as a way to give back to the program that provided many professional experiences throughout the years.
Torsten also provides professional mental health services to children and adults throughout the community through Dryden Counseling, LLC, as a Licensed Professional Counselor. When he is not working with graduate students or providing professional counseling, he can often be found spending time with family, working out at UREC, or writing music. Go Gamecocks!
