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Department of Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology
Office Number:
Education 2127
Phone Number:
(805) 893-5008
E-mail:
education.ucsb.edu tisrael
Tania Israel
Associate Professor, Ph.D. (Arizona State University)
Emphasis:
Counseling Psychology
Research Interests:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT); Gender; Counseling/Psychotherapy; Mental health services
Biography:
I joined the faculty at UCSB in 2000 after teaching Counseling Psychology for two years at the University of Memphis. I completed my doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University in 1998 where I taught Women's Studies from 1994-1997. My masters degree in Human Sexuality Education and B.A. in Women's Studies and Psychology are from the University of Pennsylvania.
Much of my current research investigates the impact of counselor, client, and contextual variables on the processes and outcomes of therapy with LGBT clients. I have additional research teams on gender issues/feminist psychology and evaluation of health education interventions.
Most of my courses are offered within the Department of Counseling/Clinical/School Psychology, including theories of counseling, counseling LGBT clients, and counseling strategies for optimal lifespan functioning. In addition, I have taught undergraduate courses through freshman seminars, independent research, and the minor in Education and Applied Psychology.
Recent Publications:
White, S., Park, Y., Israel, T., & Cordero, E. Longitudinal evaluation of peer health education on a college campus: Impact on health behaviors. Journal of American College Health. 2009. [Journal Article]
Cordero, E.D., & Israel, T. Parents as protective factors in eating problems of college women. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention. 2009. [Journal Article]
Israel, T., Gorcheva, R., Burnes, T.R., & Walther, W.A. Helpful and unhelpful therapy experiences of LGBT clients. Psychotherapy Research. 2008. [Journal Article]
Israel, T., Gorcheva, R., Walther, W.A., Sulzner, J.M., & Cohen, J. Therapists’ helpful and unhelpful experiences with LGBT clients: An exploratory study. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 2008. [Journal Article]
Beckstead, L. & Israel, T. Affirmative counseling and psychotherapy focused on issues related to sexual orientation conflicts. Handbook of counseling and psychotherapy with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients (2nd Ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 2007. [Book Chapter]
Awards and Honors:
Early Career Award for Contribution to LGBT Psychology from the Section for LGBT Awareness of the Society of Counseling Psychology, 2008
Affiliations:
ACA Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Psychological Association
APA Division 17 Section for Ethnic and Racial Diversity
APA Division 17 Section for LGBT Issues
APA Division 17 Section for the Advancement of Women
APA Division 17: Society of Counseling Psychology
APA Division 35: Society for the Psychology of Women
APA Division 44: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues
Association for Women in Psychology
AWP Caucus on Bisexuality and Sexual Diversity
AWP Women of Color Caucus
