Darlene Cyrus-Blaize

Darlene Cyrus-Blaize, holding an Ed.D, M.A., and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) credential, is a full-time faculty member in the Department of Health and Social Science at City University of Seattle Canada. Since 2021, she has taught foundational and capstone courses in the Masters of Counselling program (Virtual Campus), including CPC 501, CPC 510, CPC 512, CPC 513, CPC 526, CPC 600, and CPC 695 as Lead Instructor.

Her research centers on Counselor Education, Development, and Supervision, with past work examining Counsellor Self-Efficacy in Distance Counselling and current investigations into self-care practices of BIPOC Clinicians addressing Race-based stress. She emphasizes cultural, political, and social contexts in clinical training, advocating for reflexive practice that integrates diverse perspectives to enrich learning.

As an educator, Dr. Cyrus-Blaize mentors emerging clinicians through their professional development journey, fostering environments where critical questioning and worldview examination drive growth. Her approach prioritizes cultural humility and active learning, though specific grant details or formal advising structures are not documented in available materials.