Jose Lopez

Jose Lopez is a full-time faculty member at The Chicago School's Dallas Campus in the Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision from Texas A&M Commerce, he brings extensive experience from roles as an elementary school counselor, secondary school counselor, counselor educator, and private practice clinician since 2012. His expertise focuses on culturally responsive care for Spanish-speaking clients, undocumented youth, male clients, and bilingual supervision practices.

• PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision (Texas A&M Commerce, 2017)
• MS in Counseling (Texas A&M Commerce, 2011)
• MAT in Education (Texas Woman's University, 2008)
• BA in Psychology with minor in Religion (Southwestern University, 2006)

Dr. Lopez specializes in culturally responsive counseling, particularly addressing the needs of Latino/a communities, undocumented youth, and male clients. He advocates for integrating clinical practice with community impact, emphasizing the role of counselor self-awareness in ethical service delivery.

• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Texas)
• Certified School Counselor K-12 (Texas)

• Expertise in Immigration Issues
• Focus on Latino/a Mental Health
• Passionate about counseling ethics and social justice

His teaching philosophy centers on building trust, inspiring students, and fostering skills for impactful community service. Dr. Lopez encourages students to embrace self-exploration and cultivate mentorship relationships to navigate the complexities of mental health practice.