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Jennifer Cates

Jennifer Cates
Biography

Dr. Jennifer Cates is a core faculty member in the online MA/PsyD/PhD programs at Alliant International University. She has been teaching, supervising, and engaging in scholarship as a full-time faculty member since 2006. Additionally, she has been practicing as a couple and family therapist since 2002.

She served as the Chair for the Couple and Family Therapy Department at Regis University from 2013 through 2024, and she was a core faculty in the COAMFTE accredited master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy Program from 2010 through 2024. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Central Washington University from 2006 through 2010, where she taught in the couple and family therapy track of a CACREP accredited counseling training program.

Her passion is teaching, supervising, and mentoring students and new professionals to be effective clinicians by increasing their awareness of their own cultural contexts so that they are better able to understand how their own and the cultural contexts of their clients inform the therapeutic process and outcomes.

She has published and presented on topics including white racial identity development, effective methods for integrating cultural context into the therapeutic process, social justice interventions, and supervision and training process and outcomes. An emphasis on cultural context and social justice is integrated into her teaching, supervision, and scholarship.

Professional Interests

My research focuses on diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice as it relates to training therapists and supervising clinicians working with diverse client populations. Since the publishing of my dissertation in 2007 through my most recent publications and conference presentations, I have emphasized the importance of using experiential training methods, understanding racial identity development, centering marginalized voices, cultural broaching, and modifying assessments to address cultural context in the therapeutic process.

Education and Certifications

PhD, LMFT, LPC, AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Courses
  • Couple Therapy
  • Ethics in CFT
  • Diversity in CFT
  • Practicum
  • Internship

Caroline Mok

Caroline Mok
Biography

Caroline Mok, Ph.D. is an Adjunct Professor in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD Program on the Emeryville Campus and first joined Alliant in 2022. Se received her doctorate in 2013 from Palo Alto University, completed her internship at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles and post-doctoral training at Palo Alto University and Department of Veteran Affairs in Palo Alto and, and stayed at the university for several years as a researcher, program director, and adjunct professor. Dr. Mok received extensive training in psychodiagnostic, neuropsychological, and forensic assessment at Department of Veteran Affairs and on inpatient units at Vacaville Prison and Metropolitan State Hospital. Dr. Mok continued her assessment practice in Berkeley, California, providing individual and group psychotherapy and assessment for the local community, surrounding schools, and attorneys in need of an expert witness in civil litigation proceedings. 

Education and Certifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Palo Alto University of Master of Science in Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts, University of Miami, Florida

Chelsee Osback

Chelsee Osback
Biography

Dr. Osback received her undergraduate degree from Washington State University. Her undergraduate training included sociology and psychology, inspiring her interest in systems, education, and advocacy. Dr. Osback graduated from Alliant's Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program in 2021 and completed her post-doctoral training at Fresno City College's Psychological Services Center. She currently teaches full-time in the Fresno Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and works in a community private practice part-time as a psychological assistant. Her clinical experience and research interests include Gestalt psychotherapy, issues in supervision, ethics, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma.

Courses
  • Psychodynamic Theory
  • Clinical Applications of Dream Interpretation
  • Theory and Technique of Clinical Practice-Gestalt
  • Ethics (1st and 3rd year)
  • Supervision Seminar
  • History and Systems of Psychology 

Kimberly Blackmon

Kimberly Blackmon
Biography

Dr. Blackmon began her law enforcement career in 1998, working as an investigative intern with the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office. A Florida native, she earned her undergraduate degree in Criminology at Florida State University. Having developed a deep passion for the criminal justice process, she went on to complete the police academy and joined the Clermont Police Department in Central Florida in 1999. While gaining experience in patrol, investigations, community relations and administration, she continued her studies and completed her master’s degree in criminal justice in 2006 from Nova Southeastern University and PhD in criminal justice from NSU in 2014. 

Dr. Blackmon's teaching background includes crime scene technology, law enforcement, and criminal justice at both online and brick and mortar institutions. She is a member in good standing of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Southern Association of Criminal Justice and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. 

Professional Interests

Dr. Blackmon's research interests include: police psychology, police stress, law enforcement retirement, victimology, community policing, sex crimes and women in policing. 

Education and Certifications
  • PhD - Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences specialization 
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

 

Presentations:

  • 2015 “Forced Medical Retirement: The Contribution to Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Law Enforcement Officers.” Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference; Charleston, South Carolina 
  • 2018 “Criminal Justice Reform: The Path to Positive Social Change”
  • Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference; Pensacola Beach, Florida 
  • 2022 “Police Officer Political Identity and Their Opinions of Public Protest”
  • Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting Conference; Las Vegas, Nevada 
  • 2023 “Challenging the Thin “Blue” Line: Navigating the Intersection of Democrat Police Officers and Law Enforcement Conservatism
  • Society for Police and Criminal Psychology Conference; Arlington, Texas 

Monique Levermore

Monique Levermore
Biography

Dr. Monique Levermore is the Founder of Levermore Psychological Services – a clinical/consulting private psychology practice incorporated in Florida, with satellite offices in Miami, West Palm Beach and Orlando, Florida. Dr. Levermore’s unorthodox private practice was partnered with a variety of state agencies to provide services to underserved and marginalized children and adults. She currently serves as a full professor and the Program Director of the APA accredited Clinical Psychology PhD Program at Alliant International University – California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.

Her doctorate in Clinical Psychology was earned at Howard University in 1995. Previously, Dr. Levermore received the prestigious honor of being selected as a Clinical Fellow/ Intern in the Division of Psychology -Department of Psychiatry with a faculty appointment to Harvard Medical School. She has been honored as a Woman of Distinction in Education and Government by the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council Florida and has been honored in the past as Faculty Member of the Year at Albizu University and served as the DCT of the APA Accredited Program.

Finally, she currently holds medical privileges at Baptist Health and served two terms as the President of the Association of Black Psychologists – South Florida Chapter. Dr. Levermore recently founded Ruth’s Corner, a charitable organization designed to support widows, widowers and their children.

Professional Interests
  • Private Practice
  • Philanthropy in the form of Non-Profit Agencies
  • Program Development
Courses
  • Psychodynamic Approaches to Interventions
  • Advanced Psychopathology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Books

  • Levermore, M.A., & Levermore, C. (2009). Business and psychology: A delicate merger. Miami: LPS, Inc.

Articles

  • Hill, H. M., Levermore, M., Twaite, J., & Jones, L.P. (2015). "Exposure to community violence and social support as predictors of anxiety and social emotional behavior among African American children." In D. Pilgrim (Ed.), Common Mental Health Problems (Vol.4, pp. 221-233). New York, NY: Springer.
  • Levermore, M. A, & Salisbury, G.L. (2009). "The relationship between virtual aggression and actual aggression: Youth exposure to violent media." The Forensic Examiner, 18(2), 32-42.
  • Levermore, M. A. (2004). "Violent media and videogames, and their role in creating violent youth." The Forensic Examiner, 13(3), 38-41.
  • Hill, H. M., Levermore, M., Twaite, J., Jones, L.P. (1996). "Exposure to community violence and social support as predictors of anxiety and social emotional behavior among African American children." Journal of Child and Family Studies, 5(4), 399-414.

Reihaneh Mahdavishahri

Reihaneh Mahdavishahri
Biography

Dr. Reihaneh Mahdavishahri has earned her Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.  She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California.  Dr. Mahdavi has worked at community-based agencies and non-profit clinics as a therapist and served on several boards as a director and co-founder including the board of training and education, research, and diversity, equity and inclusion board.  Most recently, Dr. Mahdavi has offered consulting services to community-based providers and agencies, helping them create trauma-informed care systems and enhance the mental health professionals' ability to support clients from diverse backgrounds. Her clinical work has focused on women's issues, maternal wellness, immigration, intense couples therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy, and working with LGBTQIA+ clients and their families.

Dr. Mahdavi's research continues to focus on addressing the needs of clients of color navigating the mental health care system and identifying barriers to effective and culturally informed care.

Professional Interests
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Barriers to care for Women of Color (WOC)
  • Maternal Mental Health 
  • Immigration
  • Supervision and the pedagogy of family therapy
Education and Certifications

Psy.D. Marriage & Family Therapy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #146444)

Courses
  • Chemical Dependency and the Family
  • Individual and Family Life Cycle
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Diversity & the Famiy
  • MFT Law & Ethics
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Mahdavishahri, R. (2024). An adaptive application of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with Iranian immigrant couples. In K. M. Hertlein (Ed.), The Routledge international handbook of couple and family therapy (pp. 424–436). Routledge​
  • Webster, T., Gutierrez, D., & Mahdavishahri, R. (2024). Experientialism: Finding Unconditional Positive Regard in a World of Chaos. In K. M. Hertlein (Ed.), The Routledge international handbook of couple and family therapy. Routledge.​
  • Rajaei, A., Geogiadou, S., Mahdavishahri, R. (2024). Common Factors of Change & Relationship Satisfaction in Couples with Chronic Illness: Dyadic Study [Conference Presentation] IFTA 2024 World Family Therapy Congress, Toyoma, Japan​

Luke Martin

Alliant Faculty Member
Biography

Luke Matthew Martin serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member for the Ph.D. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law program at the California School of Forensic Studies. He has completed his Bachelor's degree in English and Political Science, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctorate Degree specializing in Child, Family, and Elder Law with honors. 

He currently serves as a Staff Attorney with the California Associate of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). Prior to his time at CAMFT, Luke had a private practice focusing on civil litigation and served as general counsel for several businesses with annual revenues totaling well over $20 million. He has been recognized by the State Bar of California for his legal service to domestic violence victims and awarded the Wiley E. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services. 

Professional Interests
  • Mental health law
  • Corporate law
  • Minor consent
  • HIPAA
  • Intellectual property. 
Education and Certifications
  • BA in English and Political Science, MBA, and JD
Courses
  • Legal Research
  • Civil Law and Justice
  • Psychology and Law in Public Policy
  • Criminal Law and the Justice System
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • He has published several scholarly articles with different publications including VOIP and HIPAA Applicability, Compliance, and Best Practices, Understanding Minor Consent with Different Parental Relationship Structures, Let’s Talk About Sext, and most recently Data Scraping and How This Impacts Your Online Presence. 

Craig Landers

Dr. Craig Landers
Biography

Originally from Illinois, Dr. Craig Landers received his bachelor’s degree in psychology and theatre arts. He moved to the Bay Area after his undergraduate degree and attended Palo Alto University, where he earned his master’s degree and doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology. Working in both clinical and academic settings since his graduation, Dr. Landers’ research interests include pet bereavement and the use of video games in therapy. His teaching philosophy includes helping students to find their passion for learning, as well as emphasizing the need for empathy in the field of clinical psychology. For self-care, Dr. Landers spends his own therapeutic time with his dachshund and watching classic game shows. 

Victoria Williams

Dr. Victoria Williams
Biography

Dr. Victoria Williams is part of the Clinical PhD Psychology Program’s core faculty. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and the program’s Clinical Director. She teaches ethics, diversity, and CBT at the Fresno campus, and teaches the advanced ethics course for the Clinical PsyD Program's Sacramento campus. Dr. Williams is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and has wanted to teach ever since she took an AP Psychology class during high school. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Wells College in 2014 and became a daycare teacher for infants the following year before beginning her journey in Fresno, California.

Dr. Williams received her Master’s in 2017 and a Doctorate of Philosophy in 2020 at the California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno campus. Her dissertation is titled, “Catfishing and Online Identity Management,” where she explored the relationships among online identity deception, Machiavellianism, adulthood attachment, and self-esteem. She has also collaborated with her colleagues on research regarding food insecurity in the community college population, and “sexting” in long-term relationships. She is currently writing a manuscript with a student, replicating her dissertation on catfishing. 

Additionally, Dr. Williams has had clinical training at sites including a group private practice, a juvenile detention facility, and the Batterer’s Intervention Program. She completed her internship and two years of post-doctoral work at the State Center Community College District (SCCCD), specifically Clovis Community College (CCC). It was at this site where she not only discovered her passion for working with the young adult population, but her dedication for social justice and facilitating weekly “Justice and Healing Talking Circles” for the employees. Some subjects discussed in these talking circles included, but are not limited to teaching kids about racism, learning about microaggressive trauma, and highlighting Black excellence. 

In her spare time, Dr. Williams loves listening to disco and “riot grrrl”(punk rock) music, FaceTiming her family, and is always open to hearing true crime podcast recommendations. Most importantly, Dr. Williams is a foodie and loves baked goods. 

Scott Masten

Scott Masten
Biography

Scott V. Masten is an Assistant Professor with appointments in the Psychology, Public Policy, and Law PhD Program at the Virtual Campus of Alliant International University (AIU) and the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology of AIU, Sacramento.

Scott has been teaching graduate and undergraduate research methods and statistics courses for two decades at various institutions, including AIU, William Jessup University, Sacramento City College, and California State University (CSU), Sacramento.

He has a multidisciplinary background, with an Injury Epidemiology PhD from the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill and Experimental Psychology MA from CSU, Sacramento. As a result, he is skilled in a diverse array of statistical techniques including ARIMA time series analysis, logistic regression, Cox proportional hazards survival analysis, generalized linear modeling, factor analysis, ANOVA/MANOVA covariate models, non-parametric techniques, meta-analysis, power analysis, and psychometric reliability and validity.

He also has two decades of applied research and program evaluation experience from working at the Hospital Quality Institute, the Office of AIDS of the California Department of Public Health, the UNC Highway Safety Research Center, and the Research and Development Branch of the California Department of Motor Vehicles, along with consulting work for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Institutes of Health, the National Safety Council, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other public and private organizations.

Professional Interests
  • Unintended Consequences
  • Hospital Quality
  • Patient Safety
  • DUIs
  • Motor Vehicle Crashes
  • Teen Drivers
  • Infectious Disease
  • Prions
  • Psychometrics
Education and Certifications
  • Epidemiology PhD (Injury Prevention), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • Psychology MA (Experimental), California State University, Sacramento
  • Psychology BA, California State University, Sacramento
Courses
  • Research Methods & Statistics I/II
  • Forensic Program Evaluation
  • Data Analysis, Research Design & Program Evaluation I/I
  • Advanced Statistics I/II
  • Research Statistics for the Social Sciences
  • Research Methods in the Social Sciences
  • Foundations of Psychological Research I
  • Methods of Psychology
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Masten, S. V., Thomas, F. D., Korbelak, K. T., Peck, R. C., & Blomberg, R. D. (2015, November). "Meta-analysis of graduated driver licensing laws." (Report No. DOT HS 812 211). Washington, DC: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
  • Chapman, E.A., Oulad Daoud, S., & Masten, S.V. (2015). "General Deterrent Evaluation of the Ignition Interlock Pilot Program in California (Report No. 247)." Sacramento, CA: Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Chapman, E.A., Masten, S.V., & Browning, K.K. (2014). "Crash and traffic violation rates before and after licensure for novice California drivers subject to different driver licensing requirements." Journal of Safety Research, 50, 125–138.
  • Masten, S.V., Chapman, E.A., Atkinson, D.B., & Browning, K.K. (2014). "Non-compliance with graduated driver licensing (GDL) requirements: Changes in GDL-related conviction rates over time among 16–17-year-old California drivers." Accident Analysis and Prevention, 72, 230–243.
  • Parrish, K.E., & Masten. (2014). "The problem of suspended and revoked drivers who avoid detection at checkpoints." Traffic Injury Prevention, 16(2), 1–7.
  • Masten, S.V., & Guenzburger, G.V. (2014). "Changes in driver cannabinoid prevalence in 12 U.S. states after implementing medical marijuana laws." Journal of Safety Research, 50, 35–52.
  • Limrick, K.J., & Masten, S.V. (2014). "Randomized trial of an official contact letter intended to increase proper licensure among unlicensed motorcycle owners." Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 23, 165–172.
  • Masten, S.V., & Peck, R.C. (2013). "Problem driver remediation: A meta-analysis of the driver improvement literature (reprint)." Journal of Safety Research “100 years,” 35, 667–690.
  • Masten, S.V., Foss R.D., & Marshall, S.W. (2013). "Graduated driver licensing component calibrations and their association with fatal crash involvement." Accident Analysis and Prevention, 57, 105–113.
  • O’Brien, N.P., Foss, R.D., Goodwin, A.H., & Masten, S.V. (2012). "Supervised hours requirements in graduated driver licensing: Effectiveness and parental awareness." Accident Analysis and Prevention, 50, 330–335.
  • Tashima, H.N., & Masten, S.V. (2012). "Factors associated with variation in DUI conviction rates among California counties (Report No. 235)." Sacramento, CA: Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Masten, S.V., Foss R.D., & Marshall, S.W. (2011). "Graduated driver licensing and fatal crashes involving 16- to 19-year-old drivers." Journal of the American Medical Association, 306(10), 1098–1103.
  • Masten, S.V., & Foss R. (2010). "Long-term effect of the North Carolina graduated driver licensing system on licensed driver crash incidence: A 5-year survival analysis." Accident Analysis and Prevention, 42, 1647–1652.
  • Zegeer, C.V., Blomberg, R., Henderson, D., Masten, S.V., Marchetti, L., Levy, M.M., Fan, Y., Sandt, L., Brown, A., Stutts, J., & Thomas, L. (2008). "Evaluation of Miami-Dade Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project." Transportation Research Record, 2073, 1–10. DOI: 10.3141/2073-01.
  • Masten, S.V. (2007). "Do states upgrading to primary enforcement of safety belt laws experience increased daytime and nighttime belt use?" Accident Analysis and Prevention, 39, 1131–1139.
  • Margolis, L.H., Masten, S.V., & Foss, R.D. (2007). "The effects of graduated driver licensing on hospitalization rates and charges for 16 and 17 year-olds in North Carolina." Traffic Injury Prevention, 8, 35–38.
  • Marshall, S., Richardson, D., & Masten, S.V. (2006). "Estimating the size of the older workforce: A pilot study to precede the modeling of trends in fatal occupational injury in older workers: Final Report." Atlanta, GA: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
  • Masten, S.V., Stutts, J.C., & Martell, C.A. (October 2006). "Predicting daytime and nighttime drowsy driving crashes based on crash characteristic models." 50th Annual Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, Chicago, IL.
  • DeYoung, D.J., Tashima, H.N., & Masten, S.V. (2005). "An evaluation of the effectiveness of ignition interlock in California. In P. R. Marques (Ed.) Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices Volume II: Research, Policy, and Program Status 2005." International Council on Alcohol and Traffic Safety (ICADTS).
  • Masten, S.V., & Chapman, E.A. (2004). "The effectiveness of home-study driver education compared to classroom instruction: The impact on student knowledge and attitudes." Traffic Injury Prevention, 5, 117–121.
  • Masten, S.V., & Hagge, R.A. (2004). "Evaluation of California’s graduated driver licensing program." Journal of Safety Research, 35, 523–535.
  • Masten, S.V., & Peck, R.C. (2004). "Problem driver remediation: A meta-analysis of the driver improvement literature." Journal of Safety Research, 35, 403–425.

Cory Scott

Cory Scott
Professional Interests

Ethical perspectives of leadership, toxic leadership, and brain-based pedagogy techniques for conveying, learning, and retaining information.

Education and Certifications

Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne, 2017

Rachael Olufowote

Rachael Olufowote
Biography

Dr. Olufowote is a core faculty for the online Couple and Family Therapy program, a licensed marriage and family therapist and AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor. She specializes in couples therapy and is an Advanced EFCT therapist and member of the
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. She serves on the board of the Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy as the President-Elect.

Her research interests center on attachment and resilience, intercultural couples, EFCT, and neurodiversity. Her dissertation research on how adults earn attachment security was awarded the 2020 AAMFT Research and Education Foundation Outstanding Research Publication Award.

View Rachael Olufowote's CV in LinkedIn

Professional Interests
  • Attachment theory, positive attachment change
  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
  • Resilience in couples
  • Intercultural couples and families
  • Neurodivergent couples, mixed neuro-type couples
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Deliberate Practice
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, 2018, Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University
  • M.MFT, 2015, Abilene Christian University
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • AAMFT Clinical Fellow & Approved Supervisor
Courses
  • Practicum (MA)
  • Couples Therapy (MA)
  • MFT Research Methods (MA)
  • Advanced Couples Therapy (PhD)
  • Advanced Professional Practice (PhD)
  • Doctoral Internship (PhD)
  • Dissertation (PhD)
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Awards & Nominations
    • 2025 Nominee for Alliant CFT Online Faculty Mentor of the Year Award
    • 2020 AAMFT Foundation Outstanding Research Publication Award, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Research & Education Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia.
  • Refereed Journal Articles
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., *Murphy, M., Watters, E. R., & *Anson, B., (Published online May 14, 2025). Demonstrations of resilience by Christian couples parenting autistic children: A pilot integration of the Double ABCX Model and a theory of couple resilience. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal. doi: 10.1007/s10591-025-09747-x. Accepted 4/30/2025. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10591-025-09747-x
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Bradshaw, S., & Bean, R. (Published online January 3, 2025). An exploratory longitudinal dyadic analysis of couple attachment trajectories. Contemporary Family Therapy: An International Journal. doi: 10.1007/s10591-024-09727-7. Accepted December 11, 2024. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10591-024-09727-7
    • Samman, S. K., Frick, H., Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (Published Online October 5, 2022). Medical family therapy with diverse populations part I: Interracial couples navigating infertility, racialized pregnancy, and pregnancy loss. Special issue submission to the International Journal of Systemic Therapy, 33(4), 227-249. doi: 10.1080/2692398X.2022.2128623
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Samman, S. K., Frick, H. (Published Online September 10, 2022). Medical family therapy with diverse populations part II: Understanding & treating interracial & international couples with chronic illness using Emotionally Focused MedFT. Special issue submission to the International Journal of Systemic Therapy, 33(4), 250-275. doi:10.1080/2692398X.2022.2125264
    • Turns, B. A., Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Smock Jordan, S., Story Chavez, M. (2022). A multiple case study examining the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy experiences of couples raising children with ASD. International Journal of Systemic Therapy, 33(1), 37-61. https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2021.1999135
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Fife, S. T., Schleiden, C., Whiting, J. B. (Published online October 3, 2019). How can I become more secure? A grounded theory of earning secure attachment. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 46(3). doi: 10.1111/jmft.12409
    • Dansby Olufowote, R.,* Soloski, K. L.,* Gonzalez, N., & Hayes, N. (Published online September 9, 2019). A latent class growth analysis of adolescent bonds and trajectories of depressive symptoms. Journal of Child and Family Studies. doi: 10.1007/s10826-019-01542-1. *Co-first authors
    • Whiting, J. B., Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Cravens-Pickens, J., & Banford Witting, A. (2019). Online blaming and intimate partner violence: A content analysis of social media comments. The Qualitative Report, 24(1), 78-94. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol24/iss1/6
    • Dansby, R. A., Turns, B., Whiting, J. B., & Crane, J. (2017). A phenomenological content analysis of online support seeking by siblings of people with autism. Journal of Family Psychotherapy. Published online November 28, 2017, 1-20. doi: 10.1080/08975353.2017.1395256
    • Dansby, R. A., & Bertram, D. E. (2017). Moderation as a teacher of cultural competency in higher education. Journal of Faith and the Academy, 10(1), 44-51.
    • Dansby, R. A., Hayes, N., & Schleiden, C. (2017). A guide for assessing clients’ attachment to the Sacred: The Spiritual Attachment History. Contemporary Family Therapy, 39(1), 1-11. Published online, February 8, 2017. doi: 10.1007/s10591-017-9402-5
  • Edited Book Chapters
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., & Webster, T. (2025). Intercultural relationships in the United States. In S. Raghunandan, R. Moodley, K. Kenney (Eds.), International handbook of interracial relationships and mental health. Routledge. Accepted October 2024.
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (Fall 2023). Yoruba Nigerian and European-American interracial couples: International considerations for therapy. In K. Hertlein’s (Ed.), The Routledge international handbook of couple and family therapy, pp. 437-454. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
    • ElRoby Saleh, M., Samman, S. K., Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (Fall 2023). Practicing couple therapy in the Middle East: Arab and Muslim related critiques and clinical considerations. K. Hertlein’s (Ed.) International handbook of couple and family therapy. pp. 455-472. Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
    • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Turns, B., & Eddy, B. (2019). How ASD influences the sibling subsystem. In B. Turns, J. Ramisch, & J. Whiting (Eds.), Systemically treating autism: A guide for empowering families. Springer.
    • Eddy, B., Turns, B., & Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (2019). Undiagnosed siblings. In B. Turns, J. Ramisch, & J. Whiting (Eds.), Systemically treating autism: A guide for empowering families. Springer.
    • Ramisch, J., & Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (2019). Focusing on emotions of couples: Tailoring emotionally focused therapy to couples with children with ASD. In B. Turns, J. Ramisch, & J. Whiting (Eds.), Systemically treating autism: A guide for empowering families. Springer.
    • Dansby, R. A., & Whiting, J. B. (Published online November 08, 2017). Second-order change in couple and family therapy. In J. Lebow, A. L. Chambers, D. Breunlin (Eds.), Encyclopedia of couple and family therapy. New York: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-15877-8_307-1
  • Magazine Articles

Refereed Presentations

  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (Accepted, October 2025). Speaking different languages: EFCT with mixed neurotype, intercultural couples. Submitted to the INAMFT 2025 Annual Conference, October 9-10, 2025.
  • Walsdorf, A., & Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (May 2025). White parents to kids of color in the age of AI-enhanced colorism. American Family Therapy Association Annual Conference, May 30-31, 2025.
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Thomas, B.*, Watters, E. R., Hsieh, A. (November 2024). Development of the attachment and resilience questionnaire for Black Americans [Poster Presentation]. National Council on Family Relationships Annual Conference, November 20-23, 2024. Bellevue, WA. [National]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., & *Murphy, M. (November 2024). A deductive qualitative analysis of resilience among Christian parents of autistic children. [Lightening Paper Session]. National Council on Family Relationships Annual Conference, November 20-23, 2024. Bellevue, WA. [National]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (October 2024). Integrating spiritual attachment histories into personal growth and relational healing: A guide to using a clinician-informed assessment tool [Didactic Presentation]. Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, October 3-5, 2024, Marion, IN. [State]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (October 2024). Thriving together: Building resilience in Christian couples raising autistic children [Didactic Presentation]. Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, October 3-5, 2024, Marion, IN. [State]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (June 4, 2024). Earning secure attachment in adulthood: Pathways to security for adults, men, and people of the global majority [Research Presentation]. EFT World Summit, June 3-4, 2024, The Netherlands. [International]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Lappan, S., Gutierrez, D., Rajaei, A. (May 2023). Destructive entitlements and isomorphic training: A self of the supervisor session. Presented at the International Conference for Contextual Therapy, May 25-28, 2023. Long Beach, California. [International]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Seshadri, G., Samman, S. (2022). Why your interracial couples might be dropping out. A brief virtual pre-conference presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy Annual Conference. Virtual, June 2022. [National]
  • Gutierrez, D., Rajai, A., Lappan, S., & Dansby, Olufowote, R. A. (2022). Unsung successes of women in academia. A brief virtual pre-conference presentation at the American Family Therapy Academy Annual Conference. Virtual, June 2022. [National]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (2022). Working with highly escalated couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Workshop presented at the Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Conference, April 2, 2022. [State]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Fife, S. T. (2022). Earning security: A pathway to response & recovery. Workshop Presentation at the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. April 7-9, 2022, Fort Worth, Texas. [State]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A., (2022). Earning security as a pathway to family resiliency. Workshop Presentation at the Texas Council on Family Relations Conference. March 24, 2022. Dallas, Texas. [State]
  • Dansby Olufowote, R. A. (2022). How do I become more secure? A grounded theory of earning secure attachment. 25-minute Paper Presentation at The Qualitative Report's 13th Annual Conference (TQR2022), Virtual, January 19-21, 2022. [National]
  • Dansby, R. A. (April 5, 2018). Growing secure attachment: An empirical approach to strengthening attachment security from childhood to adulthood. Healthy Families Conference, April 5, 2018. Lubbock, Texas. [Local]
  • Dansby, R. A. (February 23, 2018). Dyadic longitudinal analyses of attachment style change [Poster]. Presented at the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference, February 21-24, 2018. Irving, Texas. [State]
  • Dansby, R. A., Soloski, K., Gonzalez, N., Hayes, N. (October 6, 2017). Attachment mediation effects on depressive symptoms and diagnosis [Research Discussion]. Presented at the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy annual conference. Atlanta, Georgia. [National]
  • Dansby, R. A. (February 2017). How couples stay available and responsive during conflict [Poster]. Presented at the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. Austin, Texas. [State]
  • Dansby, R. A., Whiting, J. B., Cravens, J., & Ballard, T. (February 2017). Victim blaming responses to high profile violence claim [Poster]. Presented at the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. Austin, Texas. [State]
  • Dansby, R. A., & Bertram, D. E. (February 2017). Moderation as a teacher of cultural competency in higher education. Paper presentation at the Journal of Faith and the Academy Annual Conference. Montgomery, Alabama. [National]
  • Smock Jordan, S., Poll, V., Dansby, R. A., Eddy, B., Finch, K., Gonzalez, N., … Zielinski, M. (November 2016). What works in learning SFBT? [Workshop]. Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Annual Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [International]
  • Dansby, R. A., Bennett, C. B. (October 2016). “Self of the tutor”: An interdisciplinary approach to optimal tutoring via self-care [Paper presentation]. International Writing Centers Association Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado. [International]
  • Dansby, R. A., Turns, B., & Crane, J. (September 2016). Giving voice to non-diagnosed siblings living with autism spectrum disorders [Workshop]. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual National Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana. [National]
  • Dansby, R. A. (March 2015). Barriers to marital therapy for couples with children with autism [Poster]. Healthy Families Conference. Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, Texas. [Local]
  • Dansby, R. A., Marshall, J. A, Mueller, K., Bolte, S. W., Bolden, B. (February 2015). Couple therapy and children’s autism: Deterrents and resources [Poster]. Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Annual Conference. Austin, Texas. [State]
  • Bennett, C. B., & Dansby, R. A. (October 2014). Family studies in the center: Crossing disciplines to embrace vulnerability [Paper presentation]. International Writing Center Association Conference. Orlando, Florida. [International]

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