About
Fernando Garzon, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist and ordained minister serving as Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Psychology & Counseling at Regent University. He chairs the Counseling Ministries Department and holds affiliations with major psychological associations including APA Division 36 and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. His career includes prior professorships at Liberty University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Ed.D. programs.
Dr. Garzon earned a B.A. in Biology from Wake Forest University and a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Seminary. His research focuses on integrating Christian spirituality with evidence-based clinical practices, particularly in multicultural counseling contexts.
His publications emphasize spiritually accommodative interventions, cognitive restructuring strategies, and faith-based mental health approaches. Key areas of exploration include mindfulness adaptation for conservative Christians, grace-based therapy models, and theological pedagogy in counseling education.
Dr. Garzon actively contributes to institutional review board processes and maintains clinical experience across outpatient, hospital, and church-based settings. His work bridges psychological science with Christian theological frameworks to address contemporary mental health challenges in faith communities.
