معرفی
Jean Birbilis is a Professor at the Morrison Family College of Health, University of St. Thomas, with 30 years of clinical and academic experience in psychology, including 22 years at this institution. She serves as faculty within the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, teaching core counseling courses and supervising practicum students.
Her research spans critical domains in psychological practice:
- Education, Training, and Supervision in Psychology
- Assessment methodologies
- Individual, Group, and Family Therapy techniques
- Behavioral Medicine applications
- Life Transitions counseling
- Military/Veteran mental health
- Business of Psychology operations
Her publications reveal consistent focus on systemic challenges in psychotherapy, including diversity implementation, healthcare access disparities, and training gaps. This work bridges clinical practice with policy considerations in mental health services.
Professional recognition includes:
- Chair of the Membership Committee, Division 29 (Psychotherapy) of the American Psychological Association
- Member of the Diversity Committee, Division 29 of the American Psychological Association
She actively mentors through courses like Counseling Practicum I/III and Doctoral Project development, emphasizing hands-on clinical training and scholarly integration in professional psychology.
