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Brandy Piña-Watson, Ph.D.

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Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology

Department of Psychological Sciences

Texas Tech University

brandy.pina.watson@ttu.edu

Research Interests

  • Latinx Adolescent and Emerging Adults (focus on those of Mexican descent)

  • Depression, Suicidality, Risk-Taking Behaviors, Well-Being, & Academic Success

  • Cultural Adaptation, Acculturative and Bicultural Stress

  • Discrimination and Intragroup Marginalization

  • Family Dynamics

  • Ethnic Identity

  • Gender Role Values

  • Resiliency and Prevention

Clinical Interests

Brandy Piña-Watson takes and integrative approach to therapy that draws heavily from interpersonal, humanistic-existential, and multicultural perspectives. Her primary clinical interests involve crisis intervention and treatment of adolescent and adult populations with concerns such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, trauma, gender and sexuality issues, identity exploration, as well as familial and relational difficulties.

Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson has a private practice outside of TTU.

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Teaching

  • PSY 5002: Practicum

  • PSY 5306: Seminar in Professional Ethics

  • PSY 5396: Multicultural Counseling

  • PSY 5105: Supervision and Consultation Seminar

  • PSY 5205: Supervision Practicum

CV

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Selected Awards

  • Texas Tech University Integrated Scholar Award (Spring 2022)

  • RaiderReady First-Year Advocate and Faculty Fellowship Award (Spring 2020)

  • President’s Excellence in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Faculty Award (Spring 2019)

  • Hispana Inspiradora Award, Hispanic Association of Women (2019)

  • Distinguished Early Career Award, National Latinx Psychological Association (2019)

  • National Latina/o Psychological Association Cynthia de las Fuentes Dissertation Award (October 2012)

Education

2014: Texas A&M University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Counseling Psychology
Distinguished Honor Graduate

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2008: Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Master of Science (M.S.), Psychology

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2006: Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Summa Cum Laude Graduate 

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Professional Affiliations

National Latinx Psychological  Association (NLPA)

Positions: Member (August 2010 – present)
Leadership Development Fellow (2014 – present)
Awards Committee, Co-Chair (2015-present)
Early Career Representative, elected Leadership Council position (2016-2017)

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Latina Researchers Network

Positions: Member (May 2012 – present)
 

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American Psychological Association

Position: Member (August 2007 – present)
Division Memberships:
17-Society of Counseling Psychology (Sections: Ethnic & Racial Diversity; Prevention; Advancement of Women; Positive Psychology)
35-Society for the Psychology of Women (Section 3-Hispanic Women)
45-Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race

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