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A bit of my professional background.
Michael G. Laurent, Ph.D.
Professor/Author/Psychologist/Podcast Host
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Tenured Professor/Department Chair within the California State University System
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Extensive experience teaching undergraduate & graduate courses in Psychology and Marital & Family Therapy
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Licensed Psychologist & Licensed Marital Family Therapist in California
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Nationally known expert in:
Providing evidence-based therapy to African American families
Counseling African American men (Individually & in groups)
Teaching effective verbal and sexual communication to couples
• Expert in television & radio interviews on:
Cross-cultural conflicts and bridges in America
Accurate critical race theory and cultural intersectionality
DEGREES
Ph.D., 1997. Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited Program), University of Southern California
M.S., 1985. Educational Psychology, (Graduate of combined Marriage & Family
Therapy (MFT) & School Counseling (PPS) programs.) California State University, Long Beach
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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Psychologist in California PSY 18154
Licensed Marital & Family Therapist in California MFT 24007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-2022. Department Chair, Professor, Department of Marital & Family Therapy, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson California.
2002-2013. Associate Professor, Clinic Director, Department of Educational Psychology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California
1999-2002. Program Coordinator, Professor in Marital & Family Therapy, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
1988-2002. Counseling Psychologist, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California.
