Dean Rishel

Dr. Dean Rishel is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. His expertise spans addiction treatment, forensic psychology, and clinical interventions with juvenile populations. Dr. Rishel has extensive experience working in correctional settings, including the California Department of Juvenile Justice, and has conducted research on mental health assessment protocols for juvenile offenders. His work emphasizes multicultural competence and ethical legal issues in psychology.

• Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University

Research interests include co-occurring disorders in adolescents, trauma-informed care, and forensic assessment methodologies. He has published on depression among incarcerated male youth and contributed to program evaluations for mental health parole transition initiatives.

Professional licensure includes active California psychologist credentials. His clinical background includes managing substance abuse treatment programs for women and children, crisis intervention for trauma survivors, and counseling within juvenile justice systems.