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Joseph De Luna serves as the Associate Dean and Director of Doctoral Programs at the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, where he is also an Associate Professor of Psychology. His clinical work focuses on children and families through the Biola Counseling Center.
His educational background includes:
- Psy.D. in Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (2010)
- M.A. in Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (2007)
- B.A. from California State University Long Beach (2004)
Dr. De Luna specializes in child and family therapy, with research interests centered on Play Therapy, Child Trauma, Parenting, and Mental Health. His clinical expertise extends to addressing trauma through sensory interventions and religious worldview considerations in therapy.
His scholarly work, including the 2021 publication in Religions on neurobiologically informed interventions for child traumatic stress, reflects an interdisciplinary approach bridging psychology, neurobiology, and religious studies. Recent presentations highlight his focus on trauma recovery in play therapy and cultural considerations in mental health care.
Scientific Awards: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals were listed in the provided information.
In his role as Director of Doctoral Programs, Dr. De Luna oversees the doctoral curriculum and likely provides academic advising to doctoral students. His administrative duties also include serving on the Academic Policy Advisory Group and Graduate Services Council. While no specific grants are mentioned, his clinical work at The Guidance Center and Biola Counseling Center demonstrates a commitment to community mental health services.
Dr. De Luna is actively involved in clinical practice through the Biola Counseling Center, where he provides therapy for children and families. His prior work at The Guidance Center, a nonprofit serving underprivileged populations, underscores his dedication to accessible mental health care.
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