Dharshini Goonetilleke

Dharshini Goonetilleke serves as an Associate Professor and Program Director at Metropolitan State University since August 2020, bringing extensive experience in the field of counseling education and practice. Previous roles include Adjunct Faculty and Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where instruction focused on counseling techniques and supervision of graduate students. Goonetilleke has also worked as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Mankato Psychology Clinic and as a Psychotherapist in Private Practice at RiverView Clinic, delivering diagnostic and treatment services for a broad range of mental health issues. Additional experience includes academic advising and facilitating psychoeducational groups. Goonetilleke holds a Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato.