Heather Davediuk Gingrich

Dr. Heather Davediuk Gingrich serves as Program Coordinator for Graduate Trauma Therapy & M.A. Counseling Ministries at Toccoa Falls College. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Carleton University, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Philippines.

• Education
  • B.A. Psychology, Carleton University
  • M.A. Counseling Psychology, Wheaton College Graduate School
  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of the Philippines

Research Interests focus on complex trauma and the assessment and treatment of PTSD, particularly among adult survivors of child abuse. She teaches courses like CSG513 Spiritual Dynamics in Counseling and CSG713 Unique Populations in Trauma Counseling.

Professional Affiliations include the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), and membership in Division 56 (Trauma) of the American Psychological Association (APA). She also advises the Philippine Association of Christian Counselors (PACC) and Philippine Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (PSSTD).

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow, International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)

As Senior Project Associate at Care and Counsel International (CCI) and Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity, Dr. Gingrich contributes to trauma research and Christian counseling practices. Her missionary work in the Philippines spanned 8 years, and she is actively involved in spiritual life initiatives at Toccoa Falls College.