Naveen Jonathan

Naveen Jonathan is a Clinical Associate Professor and Department Chair in Marriage and Family Therapy at Chapman University's Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. With a Ph.D. from Loma Linda University, he has been a full-time faculty member since 2010 and served as Director of the Frances Smith Center (2011-2016). His clinical practice in Santa Ana, CA, focuses on family, couples, and individual therapy with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Education:
  • B.S., Counseling Psychology, Washington Adventist University
  • M.S., Ph.D., Marital & Family Therapy, Loma Linda University
• Professional Roles:
  • Chair, Department of Marriage & Family Therapy (2016-present)
  • Director, Frances Smith Center (2011-2016)
  • Nationally Approved Supervisor, AAMFT
  • Licensed MFT, California

His research interests span diverse intimate relationships, gender equality in couples, immigration stress, and geriatric caregiving. Recent work includes content analyses of mental health resources and interprofessional healthcare collaborations. A 2022 study in Sexuality & Culture revealed significant underrepresentation of non-monogamous and multi-racial relationships in clinical literature.

Key scientific contributions include exploring oxytocin's role in stress management, competency-based education models, and interprofessional experiential learning in healthcare. His service includes multiple leadership roles in AAMFT (Board of Directors, 2021-present; California Division President, 2014-2015). He has taught courses in Human Sexuality, Advanced Psychopathology, and Multicultural Issues in Therapy.