Dr. Nakisha Castillo
Dr. Nakisha Castillo
Clinical Director, Associate Professor of Psychology
Arts and Sciences
Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Homeless, Mental Illness, Marginalized People
Dr. Nakisha Castillo,is a Psychology Field Director and Assistant Professor of Psychology in the School of Arts and Science in the psychology program at University of Massachusetts Global. As a faculty member, she is dedicated to helping her students learn the relevant therapeutic techniques needed to serve a clinical population. Prior to working at UMass Global Dr. Castillo worked at the Riverside County Department of Mental Health Desert Adult Full Service Partnership as a clinical therapist I serving the underserved and severely mentally ill population. She has conducted both qualitative and quantitative research. Dr. Castillo brings a wealth of knowledge to the UMass Global community through her various experiences as a clinician, adjunct professor, grant writer, consultant, and clinical service coordinator and trainer.
Education History
2013 - Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, CA
- Dissertation: “The Utilization of Recovery Oriented Care Training Program and Evaluation for Clinical Supervisors”
2010 - M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, CA
- Major Project: “Theoretical Application and Case Presentation Solution Focused Brief Therapy”
2007 - B.S. in Social Work, Atlantic Union College
- Area of Concentration: Gerontology
Scholarly Activities
Publications
2015
- Oloo, W., Castillo, N., Fox, C., Gittens, H.
The Qualitative Study of Recovery-Oriented Care in Clinical Supervision: A Methodological Overview
Journal of Arts and Humanities, September 2015
Presentations
2017
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Ringenbach, K., & Castillo, N. Transformation of Mentorship Through Bidirectional Relationship
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Academic Resource Conference, San Diego, CA
2013
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Lyles, L., Castillo, N., Clarke, C., Wray, W., & Fider, C."To Help Reform and Improve Vulnerability in Education (THRIVE): A Path Analysis Model.
American Association of Marital and Family Theraphy, Third Annual Southern California Student Conference, Loma Linda, CA
Professional Experience
2015-PRESENT - Assistant Professor, Psychology, University of Massachusetts Global, School of Arts & Sciences
- Teach undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
2013 - Adjunct Professor, Loma Linda University, Department of Behavioral Health Counseling and Science
- Teach graduate and doctoral students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
2013 - Clinical Therapist I, Riverside County, Department of Mental Health
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Provided services to the severely mentally ill, individuals with co-occurring disorders, homeless and low-income populations.
Education History
2013 - Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, CA
- Dissertation: “The Utilization of Recovery Oriented Care Training Program and Evaluation for Clinical Supervisors”
2010 - M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, CA
- Major Project: “Theoretical Application and Case Presentation Solution Focused Brief Therapy”
2007 - B.S. in Social Work, Atlantic Union College
- Area of Concentration: Gerontology
Scholarly Activities
Publications
2015
- Oloo, W., Castillo, N., Fox, C., Gittens, H.
The Qualitative Study of Recovery-Oriented Care in Clinical Supervision: A Methodological Overview
Journal of Arts and Humanities, September 2015
Presentations
2017
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Ringenbach, K., & Castillo, N. Transformation of Mentorship Through Bidirectional Relationship
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Academic Resource Conference, San Diego, CA
2013
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Lyles, L., Castillo, N., Clarke, C., Wray, W., & Fider, C."To Help Reform and Improve Vulnerability in Education (THRIVE): A Path Analysis Model.
American Association of Marital and Family Theraphy, Third Annual Southern California Student Conference, Loma Linda, CA
Professional Experience
2015-PRESENT - Assistant Professor, Psychology, University of Massachusetts Global, School of Arts & Sciences
- Teach undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy programs.
2013 - Adjunct Professor, Loma Linda University, Department of Behavioral Health Counseling and Science
- Teach graduate and doctoral students in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
2013 - Clinical Therapist I, Riverside County, Department of Mental Health
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Provided services to the severely mentally ill, individuals with co-occurring disorders, homeless and low-income populations.
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