Assistant Professor, Counseling and Family Sciences
Contact Information
Email tccutting@llu.edu
Phone 909-558-4953
Department of Counseling and Family Sciences
Loma Linda University, Griggs Hall, Office 111
11065 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350
Degrees
- Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University, 2022
- MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, 2017
- BA, Psychology (Minor, Women and Gender Studies), Eastern Washington University, 2014
Certifications
- Certificate, Core Skills in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Egyptian Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy & ICEEFT, 2022
- Certificate, Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, ICEEFT, 2021
- Certificate, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPI, 2019
- Certificate, Critical Incident Stress Management, CISF, 2018
- Certificate, Level I & II Gottman Method Couple Therapy, The Gottman Institute, 2017
- Certificate, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, NCTSN, 2017
- Certificate, Prepare Enrich Facilitator, 2015
- Certificate, Motivational Interviewing, PCSSMAT, 2015
Areas of Specialization
- Couples therapy, distress, and prevention
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Spirituality and whole person health
- Self of the therapist and clinical supervision
- Organizational development and change
- Sociocultural inequities
- Policy, advocacy, and global mental health
- Cultural considerations, ethics, and practices (with emphasis on MENA populations, PHP, IOP, and inpatient hospitalization)
- Positive discipline parenting
- Behavior modification training
- Social constructivism and gender expression
- Reproductive health and sexual functioning
- Ethics and practice in sexual minority mental healthcare
Professional Licenses and Memberships
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, WA LF61321328
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA LH60925815
- Approved Clinical Supervisor, WA State
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Member
- American Counseling Association, Professional Member
- International Centre of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), Professional Member
- Iranian American Women Foundation, Champion Member
- International Association of Women, Member
- American Association of University Women, Member
- Psi Chi Honor Society, Lifetime Member
Recent Publications and Presentations
Publications
- Cutting, C. (2024). Equity beyond the waiting room: Addressing reproductive autonomy in infertility treatment. Good Faith Media.
Presentations
- Cutting, C. (2024, March 25). Emotionally focused yoga therapy for couples: An integrative prevention program. SBH Spiritual Integration Hour, Loma Linda, CA.
Community Engagement
- Professional Mentor, Mentorship to Internship Program, Iranian American Women Foundation (2022-Present)
- Member, Farhang Foundation (2022-2023)
- Program Development Committee, BEST Program; Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (2019-2020)
- Facilitator, Weekly Parenting Course, BEST Program; Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (2019-2020)
- Mental Health Counselor Preceptor, Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital (2015-2019)
- Disaster Responder, American Red Cross (2017)
- Community Education & Outreach Manager, Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program, YWCA (2013-2016)
- Member, Racial Justice Committee, YWCA (2014-2015)
- Facilitator, Women's Economic Empowerment Conversation with Senator Patty Murray, YWCA (2016)
- Facilitator, Stand Against Racism: Courageous Conversations Community Event, YWCA (2015)
- Panel Member, One Billion Rising, Washington State University (2015)
- In-Service Trainer, Liberty Lake Police Department (2015)
- Speaker, Kid's Health and Safety Fair (2014)
- Speaker, Rockwood Women's Health Symposium (2014)
- Representing Recipient, Proclamation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Spokane City Council Meeting (2014)
- Crisis Line Responder, 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline, YWCA (2013-2015)