Poonam Doshi

Poonam Doshi is an Assistant Professor and Program Director in the Department of Psychology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, Pleasantville (Westchester) campus. She is actively engaged in teaching and research within the Mental Health Counseling program.

Education:

• PhD in Mental Health Counseling, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY (2017)
• MS in Mental Health Counseling, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY (2010)
• MA in Social Psychology, University of Mumbai, India (2003)
• BA in Psychology, University of Mumbai, India (2001)

Her research focuses on core aspects of counselor development, including counselor self-efficacy, supervisory interaction styles, authenticity in counseling, and counselor wellness. She emphasizes humanistic and relational approaches, integrating self-compassion, multicultural competence, and self-determination theory into counselor training. Her work supports the professional identity and emotional resilience of mental health trainees.

The recent publications and presentations (2021–2024) reflect a strong thematic focus on counselor education, supervision dynamics, and professional well-being. These works span humanistic counseling, self-determination theory, and mental health supervision, highlighting a consistent commitment to improving training and support systems for counselors.

Scientific Awards:

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Dr. Doshi contributes to the academic and professional development of students through her role as Program Director and instructor of numerous graduate-level courses in counseling theories, field experience, and social psychology. She mentors students through internship training and scholarly engagement, though specific advisees and grant funding are not mentioned. Her work is disseminated through professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals in counselor preparation.

She is actively involved in scholarly communities such as the Association for Humanistic Counseling and the Self-Determination Theory Conference, contributing to national dialogues on counselor training and wellness. While no formal lab or research team is named, her collaborative publications indicate active research partnerships, particularly with R. Robak and others in the counseling field.