Dana L. Comstock, Ph.D.

Department Chair
Relational-Cultural Theory and Social Justice Coordinator
Professor of Counseling

Dr. Comstock's interests involve Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), social justice issues and human dignity and development. She is currently working on a contribution to a book designed to apply RCT to couples counseling, which is being edited by Drs. Judith Jordan and Jon Carlson. The focus of this chapter is on a RCT perspective of divorce. Her next project will be a contribution to Maternal Connections: Women and Reproduction Across the Life-cycle edited by Dr. Glenda Hufnagel. Dr. Comstock is the editor of Diversity and Development: Critical Contexts that Shape Our Lives and Relationships, 2005.

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B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1987
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 1989
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1991
dcomstock@stmarytx.edu

Dan A. Ratliff, Ph.D.

MFT Internship Coordinator
Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy

Dr. Ratliff's interests involve supervision, qualitative research, play and family therapy, and the self of the therapist.

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B.A. Baylor University 1977;
M.Div. Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary;
Ph.D. Texas Tech University 1992
dratliff@stmarytx.edu

H. Ray Wooten, Ph.D.

Professor of Counseling

Dr. Wooten's interest, research and clinical practice include alternative, experiential, and body-centered psychotherapies. He is a registered movement therapist and somatic educator. He is certified in Somasoul (expressive arts therapy), Kripalu Yoga Dance, NIA (neuromuscular integrative action) Bluebelt, Shake Your Soul and Authentic Movement. Dr. Wooten is also a certified trainer and practitioner in Breathwork therapy and hypnotherapy.

B.A. North Carolina State University 1980;
M.A. Appalachian State University 1985;
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1991
hrwooten@stmarytx.edu

R. Esteban Montilla, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Latin American Program Development
Assistant Professor

Dr. Montilla's research interest involves human development and human personality from a collectivistic perspective. He is the author of several books including Pastoral Counseling with Latinas/os (2006), Counseling and Family Therapy with Latino Populations (2005) and Viviendo la Tercera Edad (2004). Montilla is one of the pioneers of the hospice movement and counseling profession to several countries in Latin America. He has developed diploma, master and doctoral programs in family counseling for Venezuela.

B.S. Yaracuy Institute/College of Technology/UNELLEZ;
M.S. Texas A&M University
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
rmontilla@stmarytx.edu

Melanie C. Harper, Ph.D.

Counseling Internship Coordinator
Associate Professor

Dr. Harper's interests involve mental health, development, and life transitions during mid and later life and sexual minority issues in all stages of adulthood. She also is interested in techniques for the enrichment of counseling, supervision, and training.

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B.A. University of Southwestern Louisiana 1980
M.A. Southwest Texas State University 2001
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2005
mharper@stmarytx.edu

Carolyn Y. Tubbs, Ph.D., LMFT

Program Director, Marriage and Family Therapy Program
Associate Professor

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B.A. Texas Tech University 1985
M.S. Texas Tech University 1991
Ph.D. Purdue University 1996
ctubbs@stmarytx.edu

Julie A. Strentzsch, Ph.D.

Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education and Supervision Programs
Neurofeedback Coordinator
Assistant Professor

Dr. Strentzsch's research interests include blending the processes of Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and Relational-Cultural Theory in the clinical setting. In addition, Dr. Strentzsch has a passion for the pragmatic conceptualization of wellness and supervision in the counseling field.

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B.A. University of Texas at San Antonio 1995
M.A. University of Texas at San Antonio 2001
Ph.D. St. Mary s University 2008
jstrentzsch@stmarytx.edu

Francis X. Farrell Jr., M.A.

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