De Angela Smith M.A.

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

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EDUCATION:

  • ED. D, Community Care & Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University
  • M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University
  • B.A., Human Development, Hope International University

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • EMDR Trained
  • Prepare Enrich Trainer
  • Certified International Life Coach

COURSES TAUGHT:

  • Professional Development 1 & 2
  • Advanced Professional Development
  • Christian Principles of Marriage Family Therapy
  • Lifespan Development
  • Advanced Treatment of Adolescents
  • Counseling Skills

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

  • Medford Jones Servant Leader Award
  • Faith & Mental Health Network: Youth Mental Health Advocacy Award
  • Delta Kappa, the International Marriage and Family Therapy Honor Society United States
  • American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
  • Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS)

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

  • Theology of Suffering & Resilient Hope
  • Biblical Anthropology & Human Flourishing
  • Integration of Theology & Psychology

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Dissertation: The Qualitative Study of African American Pastors Perceptions of Mental Health Therapist

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

  • International Association for Marriage & Family Counselors (IAMF), 2019 Oral Presentation: “Third Culture Kids”
  • Faith & Mental Health Network: The Qualitative Study of African American Pastors Perceptions of Mental Health Therapist
  • University of Professional Studies of Accra, Ghana: The Qualitative Study of African American Pastors Perceptions of Mental Health Therapist

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

International Travel & Culture

Verse:

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established” Proverbs 24:3