Department of Psychology
Dr. Christine E. Valdez
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 |
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| chvaldez@csumb.edu | |
| Office Location | Heron Hall 138 (West Wing) |
| Office Hours | By appointment (email me) |
| Areas of Expertise | Trauma Psychology Clinical Psychology Psychopathology Clinical Intervention Psychotherapy |
| Education |
PhD - Clinical Psychology MA - Clinical Psychology BA - Psychology |
| 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) |
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