College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Department of Psychology

Christine Valdez

 

Christine E. Valdez

PhD - Clinical Psychology (2015)
Northern Illinois University

MA - Clinical Psychology (2012)
Northern Illinois University 

BA - Psychology (2008)
Minors: Statistics, Human Development
California State University, East Bay

Dr. Christine Valdez is a licensed psychologist in California and board-certified in clinical psychology, with expertise in psychological trauma. She specializes in traumatic stress and recovery, maintaining a private practice where she provides individual and group therapy, and conducts compensation and pension evaluations for veterans through the VA. Her research examines the prevalence and impact of interpersonal trauma in adults, with a focus on pathways to resilience and recovery. 

Title Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Email chvaldez@csumb.edu
Office Location Heron Hall 138 (East Wing)
Office Hours By appointment (email me)
Areas of Expertise Trauma Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychopathology 
Clinical Intervention 
Psychotherapy
Courses Taught PSY 302/L - Advanced Research Methods
PSY 320/L - Psychopathology 
PSY 391S - Psychology in the Community
PSY 397 - Independent Study
Awards

Outstanding Research and Creative Activity Faculty Award, CSUMB Academic Senate (2025, Sustained Impact Category)

Exceptional Levels of Service to Students Award, CSUMB    (2021)

Nominee, CSU Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award (2018)

Selected Works Author Gallery

Research Gate

Google Scholar

CSUMB Research Profile