Halleh Hashtpari

Dr. Halleh Hashtpari (they/he) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and a core faculty member in the Clinical Psychology PsyD program at Hawai’i Pacific University’s College of Liberal Arts. They hold a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah, completed in 2022, and completed both predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Pacific Islands Healthcare System in Honolulu.

Their research focuses on identity development among queer and transgender people of color, utilizing qualitative and mixed-methods methodologies. They also investigate cultural dynamics and therapeutic processes within psychotherapy, contributing to culturally responsive mental health care.

Dr. Hashtpari has extensive clinical experience working with trauma-related disorders in Veteran populations, providing mental health and sports performance coaching for Division I student-athletes, and delivering services in psychiatric inpatient units and integrated primary care settings. Their postdoctoral fellowship emphasized systems-level LGBTQ+ health, highlighting their commitment to equity and inclusion in mental health systems.

While no scientific awards or publications are listed in the current profile, their work reflects a strong integration of clinical practice, research, and advocacy for marginalized communities.

Dr. Hashtpari advises students within the PsyD program, though specific names of advisees are not provided. There is no mention of external research grants, but their training and expertise suggest engagement in clinical and community-based mental health initiatives.

They are affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Hawai’i Pacific University and contribute to the training of future clinical psychologists through the PsyD program, with offices located in WP1 304B on campus.