Citlali Molina, Ph.D., LPC

Dr. Molina is a seasoned school counselor, counselor educator, and program coordinator. Drawing from her experience of over 17 years in public education, she delves into understanding teacher-student relationships, particularly through culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions such as Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness-based approaches. She also works to empower school counselors to advocate for underserved students and families.

Additionally, she has secured almost $2 million in grant funding to support training new mental health practitioners in providing culturally responsive services in K-12 schools. In 2023, she was honored with the College of Education and Psychology Faculty Research Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to research and academia in her field.