Mary Ann Rocha

Mary Ann Rocha, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Our Lady of the Lake University (Rio Grande Valley Campus). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating inclusive environments that foster autonomy and reflection through active learning methods like role-playing. She holds certifications as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance (University of Texas Pan American), and B.A. in Psychology (University of Texas San Antonio).

Research/Teaching Interests: Focuses on counselor preparation, bilingual counseling practices, and rehabilitation counseling methodologies. Her work prioritizes culturally responsive education and clinical supervision.

Professional Memberships: Texas Counseling Association, Texas Association for Counselor Education.

Outside Interests: Family time, coffee culture, birding, and beach outings.