Faculty
Laura L. Steele, Psy.D.
Chair of the Graduate Department of Psychology and Counseling; Associate Professor; Director of Hope Counseling Center
Phone: (714) 879-3901 x1235
Email: llsteele@hiu.edu
Office: Nutwood Rm 212
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 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:
- 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
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.