UCO Honors Team Members

TLCC staff members Darian Smith and David Martin have been named the Students of the Year in the Addictions Counseling program at the University of Central Oklahoma. Darian, who graduated in May, is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug/Mental Health Candidate. David, who plans to graduate in December, is a Counseling Intern.

Darian enjoys working with teens and families while utilizing holistic, integrative approaches, including client-centered, family systems and strengths-based therapies.

Inspired by his own recovery journey, David returned to school so he could help others on their recovery journey. He has a passion for empowering people to improve their relationships and circumstances and find sobriety.

UCO’s Addictions Counseling program is a top program in its field, according to AddictionCounselor.org. UCO ranks 44 out of 50 and is the only higher education institution in Oklahoma recognized on the list.