Kristen Poppa

Kristen Poppa, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy within Eastern University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, where she has taught since 2014. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania, she operates a private clinical practice established in 2008 and holds AAMFT Approved Supervisor credentials for training emerging clinicians.

Her scholarly and clinical work bridges psychological science with theological frameworks, emphasizing:

• Integration of psychology and theology in therapeutic practice
• Support systems for pastoral ministry professionals
• Culturally responsive care for diverse populations
• Systemic approaches to family and relational dynamics

Dr. Poppa actively supervises licensure candidates through her AAMFT role while maintaining extensive church-affiliated clinical experience. She champions dialogue at the intersection of clinical practice and pastoral care, particularly regarding service delivery for marginalized communities in both secular and religious contexts.