Terri S. Watson

Dr. Terri S. Watson (PsyD, ABPP) is a Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College, a board-certified clinical psychologist, and an approved clinical supervisor with multiple organizations. Her work bridges clinical psychology, Christian faith, and global mental health practices.

• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology (1991)
• M.A., Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College Graduate School (1986)
• B.A., Psychology and Religious Studies, Indiana University Bloomington (1982)

Dr. Watson specializes in integrating Christian faith with psychology, clinical supervision frameworks, cross-cultural counseling adaptations, and positive psychology applications. Her research emphasizes ethical practices in transnational supervision and trauma-informed care within faith-based contexts.

Her scholarly work (2017-2021) focuses on ethical challenges in global supervision, trauma recovery, and virtue-based clinical mentoring. This aligns with her book on clinician character formation and an upcoming title guiding clients through therapeutic processes.

• ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award for Developing Clinicians of Character (2018)

Dr. Watson maintains a private practice in Hoffman Estates, IL, and provides clinical consultation to organizations. She has conducted international workshops on EFT, burnout prevention, and trauma-informed supervision across Indonesia, Czech Republic, Thailand, and Sri Lanka.