Dominique Vedrine
Dominique Vedrine
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Assistant Clinical Director
Arts and Sciences
Dr. Dominique Vedrine is a researcher practitioner who has harmonized her roles as educator, researcher, therapist, and perpetual learner to provide a healing presence in the collaborative work she does with individuals, families, organizations and educational institutions. Dr. Vedrine is a clinical fellow at American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor wherein she supervises practicum graduate students and pre-licensed individuals who are seeking licensure as therapists.
Dr. Vedrine has a private practice, Vedrine’s Healing Services, LLC, wherein she provides outpatient therapy and works with a team of trainers in providing professional development trainings for community-based and faith-based organizations. She is licensed to practice in CO, FL, NC & SC. Dr. Vedrine is also part of the executive team and serves as lead facilitator with Speaking Down Barriers (SDB), a nonprofit organization, whose mission is Equity for all. Through her work with SDB, she continues to work on challenging her biases, and is focused on building beloved communities through connection, care, mutual risk taking and appropriately working through conflict. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, painting, and her favorite hobby of all, eating delicious foods.
Education History
2010 - Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy, Drexel University
- Dissertation: “The Retention of Heritage Language and its Potential Effect on Family Relationships, and Life Satisfaction among Second-generation Haitian American Adolescents.”
1999 - M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, University of San Diego
1997 - B.S. in Child & Family Studies dual in Psychology, Syracuse University
Scholarly Activities
Publication:
- Vedrine-Chuku, D., (2010). The Retention of Heritage Language and its Potential Effect on Family Relationships, and Life Satisfaction among Second-generation Haitian American Adolescents.
Presentations:
- Castillo, N. Gordon Z. and Vedrine, D. "Roots, Rhythms & Resilience: Voices on Identity, Culture & Mental Wellness in the Caribbean Diaspora", Psychology Club In honor of National Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Immigrant Heritage Month, UMASS Global. (2025)
- “Why is the “Rona” (Corona Virus/COVID-19) doing the most? Especially with the Black Community: Let’s discuss the facts and what we can do moving forward”.”. Co-facilitated a webinar presentation for the 2020 HIV Prevention and Education Virtual Conference for Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers; 6-4-2020.
- “What works: seeing things we don’t see to better serve our youth” Co-facilitated an interactive workshop focused on strengthening youth service providers’ abilities to serve youth through an examination of biases each carry, a deeper understanding of what bias is and how it functions, the development of cross-cultural awareness and skills, and the sharing of what works when serving youth, United Way of Greenville, Greenville, SC, 4-16-2019.
Professional Experience
2025-Present: Assistant Professor/Assistant Clinical Director, University of Massachusetts Global
- Provide high-quality synchronous instruction for online, masters-level Marriage and Family Therapy courses in the Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
- Infuse integrative systemic theory and practice into course material.
2022-Present: Visiting Clinical Supervisor, Converse University, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program
- Provide clinical supervision to graduate students in practicum in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
2013-Present: Lead Facilitator and Executive Team Member, Speaking Down Barriers
- Develop curriculum content for dialogues, trainings and education programs on issues of social power and privilege that help drive individual and community transformation & connection.
Education History
2010 - Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy, Drexel University
- Dissertation: “The Retention of Heritage Language and its Potential Effect on Family Relationships, and Life Satisfaction among Second-generation Haitian American Adolescents.”
1999 - M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy, University of San Diego
1997 - B.S. in Child & Family Studies dual in Psychology, Syracuse University
Scholarly Activities
Publication:
- Vedrine-Chuku, D., (2010). The Retention of Heritage Language and its Potential Effect on Family Relationships, and Life Satisfaction among Second-generation Haitian American Adolescents.
Presentations:
- Castillo, N. Gordon Z. and Vedrine, D. "Roots, Rhythms & Resilience: Voices on Identity, Culture & Mental Wellness in the Caribbean Diaspora", Psychology Club In honor of National Caribbean American Heritage Month and National Immigrant Heritage Month, UMASS Global. (2025)
- “Why is the “Rona” (Corona Virus/COVID-19) doing the most? Especially with the Black Community: Let’s discuss the facts and what we can do moving forward”.”. Co-facilitated a webinar presentation for the 2020 HIV Prevention and Education Virtual Conference for Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers; 6-4-2020.
- “What works: seeing things we don’t see to better serve our youth” Co-facilitated an interactive workshop focused on strengthening youth service providers’ abilities to serve youth through an examination of biases each carry, a deeper understanding of what bias is and how it functions, the development of cross-cultural awareness and skills, and the sharing of what works when serving youth, United Way of Greenville, Greenville, SC, 4-16-2019.
Professional Experience
2025-Present: Assistant Professor/Assistant Clinical Director, University of Massachusetts Global
- Provide high-quality synchronous instruction for online, masters-level Marriage and Family Therapy courses in the Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
- Infuse integrative systemic theory and practice into course material.
2022-Present: Visiting Clinical Supervisor, Converse University, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy program
- Provide clinical supervision to graduate students in practicum in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
2013-Present: Lead Facilitator and Executive Team Member, Speaking Down Barriers
- Develop curriculum content for dialogues, trainings and education programs on issues of social power and privilege that help drive individual and community transformation & connection.
Related Programs
Psychology & Counseling
Marriage/Family Therapy (Marriage/Family Therapy), MA
Navigating relationships is difficult at the best of times. As a marriage and family therapist, you’ll help individuals, couples, and families work through problems and past roadblocks. Earn your UMass Global MFT degree online with in-person practicum hours.
Aug 25, 2025