Dr. Dollarhide holds a Ph.D. in Counseling with an emphasis in Counselor Education and Supervision from Oregon State University, as well as a Master of Science in Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Fresno.
Dr. Dollarhide is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings five years of teaching experience in counselor education and nearly a decade of expertise in the mental health field. She specializes in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, cultural and racial trauma, identity issues, and perinatal and postpartum challenges, with her practice grounded in culturally responsive and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and is certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International (PSI).
Dr. Dollarhide's clinical experience spans community mental health settings, including working with domestic violence survivors at the Marjaree Mason Center and serving children and adolescents with moderate to severe mental health diagnoses through Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, before transitioning to private practice.
Dr. Dollarhide's research addresses critical intersections in contemporary mental health care, with particular emphasis on health disparities affecting BIPOC communities. Her work examines the role of language in shaping mental health narratives, explores applications of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, and investigates the psychological effects of social media engagement on self-esteem and body image.
- Ph.D. Counseling/Counselor Education & Supervision – Oregon State University
- Corvallis M.S. Counseling (Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling) – California State University
- Fresno B.A. Psychology – California State University
- Fresno Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (CA/OR) Licensed Professional Counselor (OR) National Certified Counselor (NCC) Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
- COU67150 – Counseling Theories
- COU 67260 – Professional Counseling Orientation, Law, and Ethics
- COU 67240 – Multicultural Counseling and Techniques
- COU 67370 – Couple and Family Counseling
- COU 67270 – Lifespan Development
- Dollarhide, L. (2025). Corpus-based studies on mental health [Doctoral dissertation]: Oregon State University. Scholars Archive.
- Gonzalez, L., & Dollarhide, L. (2025). Artificial Intelligence as a Multisystemic Influence on Mental Health: Applying Ecological Systems Theory. International Journal of Systemic Therapy, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2025.2549605