Christine Romano

Dr. Christine Romano is an Assistant Professor in the MS in Counseling program at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University. She is a PhD-level licensed mental health counselor with specialized certifications in EMDR therapy and AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) as both a certified sex therapist and supervisor. Her academic and clinical work centers on advancing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and sexuality-affirmative mental health practices.

Education:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology or related field (exact institution and year not specified in text)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
• AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor
• EMDR Trained Therapist

Her research focuses on interpersonal relationship dynamics, particularly empathy, communication, and trait judgment accuracy in romantic and therapeutic dyads. She investigates treatment outcomes in sex therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral interventions for female sexual pain disorders, and explores how sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural background influence therapy experiences and outcomes.

She is deeply committed to enhancing counselor development through improved clinical supervision, integration of reproductive mental health and human sexuality into training curricula, and building self-efficacy among counselors in addressing sensitive topics. Her multicultural counseling research emphasizes cultural competency, microaggressions, identity development, and the psychological impact of acculturation and intergenerational trauma among Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, Hispanic, Latinx, Asian, and Pacific Islander populations, as well as LGBTQ+ therapists' experiences in supervision.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her research agenda suggests strong engagement with clinical innovation and pedagogical advancement in counseling psychology.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards mentioned in the provided text.

Dr. Romano actively contributes to graduate education through courses such as Couple Counseling, Psychopathology, Clinical Supervision, Sex Education and Counseling, and Research & Program Evaluation. While there is no explicit mention of advising students or leading research grants, her role as a supervisor in sex therapy and her focus on counselor training imply mentorship responsibilities. She does not appear to lead a formal lab or research team based on the current information.