Monica Powers

Monica Powers, PsyD is an Adjunct Professor in the MA Psychology Programs at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 29991) in California with extensive experience in trauma counseling, resilience-building, and treating adolescents and adults aged 11-80 for mental health concerns such as substance abuse, grief, and traumatic experiences.

• Program Director at Discovery Behavioral Health Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility
• Private practice in Pasadena, CA
• Teaches courses including Clinical Practicum, Professional Ethics, and Treatment of Children/Adolescents

Her research focuses on trauma response mechanisms, particularly inspired by her dissertation work with Hurricane Katrina survivors. She specializes in integrative treatment for co-occurring disorders and therapeutic mentorship for early career clinicians.