Astrid De la Rosa

Astrid De la Rosa is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Marriage & Family Therapy at Pacific Oaks College, with academic and clinical expertise spanning trauma, multicultural issues, marriage and family therapy, and ethical practice. She teaches graduate-level courses in trauma, counseling skills, family theories, law and ethics, and human sexuality, maintaining strong ties between clinical practice and academic instruction.

Educational Background:

• BA in Psychology – San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
• MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
• Psy.D. in Applied Clinical Psychology – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
• Certificate in Sports & Fitness Psychology – CAL State Dominguez Hills, Los Angeles, CA

Her research and professional interests focus on trauma across diverse populations, including immigrants, military personnel, and victims of crime, with additional expertise in mental health, mood disorders, addiction, family violence, and workplace issues. Her integrative approach emphasizes cultural sensitivity, ethical practice, and life-stage development. Though no recent publications are listed, her teaching and clinical work reflect engagement with current evidence-based practices in clinical and applied psychology.

Professional Memberships:

• Association for Applied Sports Psychology
• American Psychological Association

Astrid De la Rosa has supported Master’s thesis students as chair and reader, demonstrating her involvement in academic mentorship. She also works as a life and relationship coach, extending her impact beyond traditional therapy into personal and professional development. Her interdisciplinary background bridges clinical psychology, education, sports psychology, and multicultural training.