Aaron Maleare
Aaron Maleare
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Arts and Sciences
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Psychology
Aaron Maleare, Ph.D., LMFT-S joins UMass Global as an Assistant Professor of Psychology for the School of Arts and Sciences. He has previously taught at various academic institutions working with undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in various psychological, counseling, and family therapy disciplines. Dr. Maleare is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina and Texas as well as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. In his private practice, Dr. Maleare provides clinical supervision for students and new therapists in addition to direct therapeutic services to clients.
When he is not teaching or counseling, Dr. Maleare loves to bake, travel, and spend time with his family.
Education History
2023 - Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies, Regent University
- Dissertation: “A Protocol for Integrating Mental Health Care in the Community of Faith”
2018 - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University
- Thesis: “A Theory of Change: Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy”
2012, 2007 - M.A. in Theological Studies, B.A. in Theology, Lipscomb University
- Areas of Concentration: Comparative Religious Studies, Religious Pluralism
Scholarly Activities
2024-Present
- Committee Member: Ethics and Social Justice, Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
2017-2019
- Board Member, Austin Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Experience
2025-Present: Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Global
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
2018-Present: Owner & Psychotherapist, Get Mental ATX
- Private practice offering mental health counseling services, clinical supervision, training, and consultation.
2023: Core Faculty, Abilene Christian University
- Teach graduate students in the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
Education History
2023 - Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies, Regent University
- Dissertation: “A Protocol for Integrating Mental Health Care in the Community of Faith”
2018 - M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Abilene Christian University
- Thesis: “A Theory of Change: Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy”
2012, 2007 - M.A. in Theological Studies, B.A. in Theology, Lipscomb University
- Areas of Concentration: Comparative Religious Studies, Religious Pluralism
Scholarly Activities
2024-Present
- Committee Member: Ethics and Social Justice, Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
2017-2019
- Board Member, Austin Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Experience
2025-Present: Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Global
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
2018-Present: Owner & Psychotherapist, Get Mental ATX
- Private practice offering mental health counseling services, clinical supervision, training, and consultation.
2023: Core Faculty, Abilene Christian University
- Teach graduate students in the Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
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