Johana Rocha

Johana Rocha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She is a bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health researcher and practitioner with expertise in clinical supervision, U.S.-Mexico border issues, and mental health disparities among minoritized populations. Her work focuses on supervisee/supervisor preparation, best practices in clinical supervision, and community-based collaborations to enhance mental health outcomes.

• Research Interests: Clinical supervision, border mental health, and minoritized populations.
• Clinical Leadership: Associate Director of Behavioral Health, launched IBH programs for COPD/cardiac patients.
• Grants: Recipient of national and regional grants for clinical supervision research.
• Publications: Contributed to flagship journals on supervisee dynamics and cultural strengths in counseling.