Regina Moro

Regina Moro, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Counseling at Palo Alto University (PAU), where she teaches courses in addiction counseling, psychopharmacology, counseling skills, and multicultural counseling. She has previously held faculty positions at Barry University and Boise State University, where she advanced from Assistant to Associate Professor. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic education, emphasizing trauma, crisis, and addiction with individuals and families.

• BA in Sociology, University at Albany-SUNY
• MS in Community Counseling, Syracuse University
• PhD in Counseling, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Moro's research and teaching focus on Addictions Counseling, Multiculturalism in Counseling, and Clinical Supervision. She integrates multicultural competence into all aspects of her work, advocating for equitable mental health services. She is passionate about online counselor education and telehealth, particularly in expanding access to care.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in telehealth counseling during crises, brief interventions in trauma settings, and innovative supervision models. The research spans diverse contexts including hospital trauma units, online training environments, and multicultural counselor development, highlighting her commitment to practical, evidence-based, and inclusive mental health practices.

Dr. Moro has been recognized with the Idaho Counseling Association's 2019 Counselor Educator of the Year Award.

• Idaho Counseling Association's 2019 Counselor Educator of the Year Award

She actively supervises and trains future counselors, integrating clinical and educational expertise. Her work in integrated care settings, private practice, and community mental health informs her teaching. Though specific grants are not mentioned, her involvement in telehealth, addiction, and multicultural research suggests engagement in funded and applied projects. She is a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider and licensed in multiple states.

Dr. Moro is an active member of the American Counseling Association, the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, and the International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors. She contributes to curriculum development and professional training in addiction counseling and supervision.