She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Previously, she was department chair of Human Services at Argosy University, where she taught several graduate courses. Dr. Rouse previously served as Director of Counseling in a university setting. She has presented at national and regional conferences related to the field of human services, career development, and mental health. Her research focus is in the area of human services, career development, mental wellness, and program evaluation.