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Paolo Briones, MS

Debra J. White, PhD

Core faculty

Certified Supervisor, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

"Capella learners are incredibly dedicated to their goals of moving ahead in their lives and contributing to their fields."

Dr. White joined Capella in 2005 as an adjunct instructor. She is now a core faculty member and the interim faculty team lead of counseling programs. Previously, Dr. White served as the coordinator and staff psychologist of the intern training program at the Sonoma State University Counseling Center.

 

Educational Background
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of California Santa Barbara
  • Post-Doctoral Master of Science, Alliant University
Career Highlights
  • Licensed psychologist
  • Licensed marriage and family therapist
  • Coordinator and staff psychologist, intern training program, Sonoma State University Counseling Center
Teaching Philosophy

"I want to help our graduate learners integrate the vast amount of knowledge they've been accumulating and begin to apply it to real-world scenarios as they develop their own professional identities. I want them to create their own approach to being a life-long learner and a curious, active member of our profession.


Areas of Expertise
  • Counselor development and training
  • Clinical supervision
  • Psychopathology
Research Interests
  • Counseling theories
  • Imaginal and somatic approaches to therapy
  • Animal-assisted therapy, expressive arts, and journaling as adjuncts to therapy

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