Dina Yousef

Dina Yousef is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, where she also serves as the Clinic Director of the Child and Family Resource Clinic. She holds a clinical faculty position with a focus on trauma-informed therapeutic practices and clinical training.

Her research and clinical interests center on evidence-based approaches for children and families who have experienced trauma. These include:

• Play Therapy
• Expressive Arts Therapy
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Complex Trauma Interventions
• Clinical Supervision
• Trauma-Informed Systems

Dr. Yousef is an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, reflecting advanced specialization in trauma treatment and supervision. Her work emphasizes integrating creative and developmental approaches in counseling.

She contributes to clinical training and supervision through her leadership at the Child and Family Resource Clinic, supporting graduate students and advancing community mental health services. While no publications or research grants are detailed in the current text, her professional focus suggests strong applied and translational impact in counseling psychology and child mental health.

Notable professional credentials include:

• EMDR Certified Therapist
• EMDRIA Approved Consultant