Winston Seegobin

Winston Seegobin serves as a Professor in the Doctor of Psychology program at George Fox University, where he transforms doctoral students through mentorship rooted in authenticity and vulnerability. Drawing from his own life-altering experience with a faculty mentor during doctoral studies, he emphasizes the sacredness of psychological work and integrates personal narrative into teaching to foster student growth.

Education

• Bachelor of Psychology (Trinidad)
• Graduate Studies in Clinical Psychology (United States)
• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) (United States)

Research & Teaching Philosophy

Seegobin's work centers on culturally responsive clinical practice, exploring how authenticity and emotional transparency strengthen therapeutic relationships. His Indo-Trinidadian heritage informs a laid-back, emotion-focused approach that challenges conventional academic norms, particularly in mentoring minority and international students. He advocates for embracing cultural identity as foundational to effective psychological practice, rejecting pressure to conform to Western academic expectations of busyness.

Advising & Professional Impact

Actively mentoring doctoral students through one-on-one relationships and classroom vulnerability, Seegobin encourages sharing personal stories to deepen conceptual understanding. He champions minority students' success by affirming their cultural backgrounds as professional assets, famously advising: 'Be yourself. For you to be a good psychologist, you have to be true to yourself.' His philosophy directly addresses gaps he experienced early in Trinidad, where limited psychology expertise left him unprepared to help vulnerable youth.