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Kami Ball Tran is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at the University of North Texas, where she contributes to the Counseling Program within the College of Education. She is actively involved in training future counselors with a focus on clinical excellence and social equity.
Her research and clinical interests center on trauma-informed mental health practices, with a strong emphasis on social determinants of mental health, attachment-informed counseling, and addressing weight bias in therapeutic settings. She is committed to advancing social justice counseling practices and integrating scientific rigor into clinical training.
Her expertise includes evidence-based trauma interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Theraplay, applied across child, adolescent, and adult populations.
Kami brings nearly ten years of direct clinical experience working with individuals affected by chronic trauma, which deeply informs her teaching and professional advocacy. She focuses on bridging clinical practice with systemic awareness to promote equitable mental health care.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
- Interpersonal Neurobiology
- Theraplay
- Social Determinants of Mental Health
- Attachment-Informed Practices
- Weight Bias in Counseling
- Social Justice Counseling
There are no scientific awards listed in the provided text.
Kami Ball Tran advises students in the counseling program, though specific advisees are not named in the available information. There is no mention of external grants or funded research projects. Her academic contributions are primarily focused on clinical training, curriculum development, and promoting equity in mental health services.
She is affiliated with the Counseling Program at the University of North Texas, where she plays a key role in shaping the next generation of mental health professionals through education and mentorship.
