Tanya Ward

Tanya Ward is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Hope International University's College of Psychology and Counseling. She also serves as the Director of the Hope Counseling Center.

• Education: M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University, B.A. in Psychology from Biola University

Her academic expertise focuses on trauma treatment and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), with specialization in marriage and family therapy for children and adolescents. She teaches courses in Supervised Practicum, Internship series, Theories of Marriage and Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Practicum Interviews.

She is affiliated with major professional organizations including:

• American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAFMT)
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• EMDRIA

Her educational philosophy emphasizes student individuality and fostering lifelong learning through self-discovery.