Lehigh College of Ed

Michael Ackeret is a master’s student in the COE's Mental Health Counseling program with a deep commitment to serving marginalized and underserved populations. Driven by a passion for social justice in healthcare, his clinical focus spans trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, support for older adults, and LGBTQIA+ mental health.

"I was drawn to Lehigh's Mental Health Counseling program for the values of empathy, advocacy, and lifelong learning. These principles align with the kind of therapist and psychologist I hope to become, and the communities I hope to serve."

Why Lehigh?
For Michael, choosing Lehigh came down to finding an environment that balances rigorous training with a genuine commitment to social responsibility.

"I chose Lehigh because I wanted to be challenged by a program that values both academic excellence and cultural humility," Michael shares. "I knew it would prepare me to serve diverse communities with compassion, strengthen my clinical skills, and provide the foundation I need for a future Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology." Read more about Michael at the link in our bio.