Laura L. Steele, Psy.D.

Dean of College of Psychology & Counseling; Associate Professor, College of Psychology & Counseling; Director of the Hope Counseling Center

Phone: (714) 879-3901 x1235
Email: llsteele@hiu.edu
Office: Orange Education Center, Suite 180

EDUCATION:

• Psy.D., Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University
• M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University
• B.A., Recreation and Leisure Studies, California State University, Long Beach

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Approved Supervisor
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) Certified Supervisor
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified Therapist
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Approved Consultant

COURSES:

• Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Developmental Care and Human Development
• Approaches to Treatment of Children
• Supervised Practicum
• EMDR Basic Training

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

• United States Congretional Gold Medal
• Servant Leader Award, Hope International University, 2004
• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• EMDR International Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• American Psychological Association
• California Psychological Association

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

• Clinical Training and Supervision
• Use of EMDR and Trauma
• Use of simulated clients in clinical training

PUBLICATIONS:

• Dissertation: The Use of Simulated Clients in the Training of Marriage and Family Therapists, January 2006

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

• AAMFT Annual Conference, 1995. Poster Presentation: The Use of Simulated Clients in the Training of Marriage and Family Therapists
• Orange County Social Services, Essentials of Supervision
• EMDR Basic Training

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

I enjoy gardening, traveling, and spending time with my family.

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