Curriculum Vitae
Diana Rodriguez, PhD, LPC-S, NCC — Licensed Professional Counselor | Professor | Researcher
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Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Cognate: Multicultural
East Texas A&M University (2024)
Dissertation: ¿Hablas Español?: The Experiences of Recently Graduated Bilingual Counselors Providing Spanish Language Counseling Services to the Latinx/e Population
M.A. in Counseling
Concentration: Children and Adolescents
Northwestern University (2018)
B.S. in Psychology and Child Learning and Development
Minor: Gender Studies
The University of Texas at Dallas (2016)
Academic & Clinical Appointments
Assistant Professor
Texas Woman's University, Department of Counseling & Development
I teach graduate-level courses, mentor graduate research, and serve as the Faculty Advisor for the TWU chapter of Counselors for Social Justice.
Private Practice
Rodriguez Wellness and Counseling
I provide individual, couples, and family counseling via telehealth to Texas residents. In my practice, I specialize in offering culturally affirming, systemic care for Latinx/e clients, focusing on relational healing and trauma recovery.
Selected Publications & Research
Journal Article (2026)
Integrating Technology into Family Counseling with Latinx/e Families: A Conceptual Framework for Culturally Responsive Practice
Co-authored with Edith Gonzalez and Ceyda Haggan. Published via SAGE Journals.
Doctoral Dissertation (2024)
¿Hablas Español?: The Experiences of Recently Graduated Bilingual Counselors Providing Spanish Language Counseling Services to the Latinx/e Population
Available via ERIC.
Article (2022)
Necesitamos Apoyo: Supporting Bilingual (Spanish/English) Counselors-In-Training
Published in the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) Newsletter.
Article (2021)
Counseling Afghan and Haitian Refugees in Texas: Focus on the Story
Published in the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) Winter Newsletter.
Licenses & Certifications
- •Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
- •National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- •EMDR Trained Therapist
- •Registered Yoga Teacher – 200 hours
Professional Leadership & Awards
Officer (2023–2027) — Texas Counselors for Social Justice (TxCSJ)
Emerging Leader Fellowship Award (2024) — International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC)
Diversity Conference Scholarship Award (2022) — Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar (2021)
Questions?
I am always open to discussing my work in bilingual counselor education, systemic trauma recovery, or potential academic collaborations.
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