Patricia Garay Cowick

Patricia Garay Cowick, MFT, serves as a Part-Time Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco, teaching for 20 years across the Marriage and Family Therapy Program and School Counseling Program. Her faculty role integrates 28 years of clinical experience in public schools, community mental health centers, and private practice, emphasizing practical skill application alongside theoretical knowledge.

Her academic background includes:

• MA in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies
• BA in Public Administration from University of Scranton

Dr. Cowick's research spans Counseling Psychology with specialized focus on therapeutic interventions including Group Counseling, Psychopathology, and Cross-Cultural Counseling. Her clinical expertise extends to Parent-Child Therapy, Life Transitions, Non-Violent Communication, and Relationship Wellness, directly informing her curriculum development for community programs like Alameda County's juvenile first offender initiative.

Professional recognition includes:

• University of San Francisco Adjunct of the Year Award

She supervises fieldwork for graduate students in therapy and counseling programs while actively developing applied clinical resources. Her Alameda County curriculum project demonstrates significant community-oriented research translation, though formal research grants aren't documented in source materials.

Current clinical work includes therapeutic groups in East Bay schools and a San Ramon private practice, maintaining direct community engagement alongside academic responsibilities.