Jacqueline Mack-Harris

Jacqueline Mack-Harris, Psy.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hope International University (HIU), where she also serves as the Coordinator of Clinical Training. She is affiliated with the Department of Psychology and Counseling within the College of Social Sciences, contributing to both academic instruction and clinical supervision in graduate programs.

Her educational background includes:

• Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University
• B.A. in Human Services Management, University of Phoenix
• A.A. in Culinary Arts, Orange Coast College

Dr. Mack-Harris's research and academic interests focus on life span development, military reintegration, intimate relationships, spiritual integration, spiritual formation, and cultural competence in counseling. Her work emphasizes the integration of faith and psychology, particularly in therapeutic settings involving veterans, military families, and multicultural populations.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided text, her professional presentations indicate engagement with clinical and pastoral communities on topics such as veteran therapy integration, third culture kids, and marital enrichment, suggesting applied and practice-based scholarship.

Her professional recognitions include membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), and induction into Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society (Rho Chapter).

She actively supervises students through practicum and professional development courses and brings extensive real-world experience from clinical, nursing, and operational leadership roles. She has worked at CIFT Counseling Center since 2013, served as a Nurse Case Manager at CalOptima (2009–2017), and was Director of Operations at Absolute Health Care (2000–2009). As a U.S. Air Force veteran, she contributes unique insights into military and veteran mental health.

Dr. Mack-Harris is involved in community and church-based outreach, having led marriage ministries and delivered presentations at churches and academic conferences. She maintains a clinical practice and is licensed as both a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Vocational Nurse (VN), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to mental health and wellness.