Judith Brannon, PhD

Assistant Professor, Counseling and Family Sciences
Director of Clinical Training, Marital and Family Therapy MS Programs

Contact Information

Email [email protected]
Phone 909-558-4547, ext. 47019

Department of Counseling and Family Sciences
Loma Linda University, Griggs Hall, Office 206
11065 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350

Social Media

LinkedIn Dr. Judy Brannon
Instagram @healthful_conversations
YouTube @healthfulconversationss

Degrees and Certifications

  • PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy - Eastern University, 2023
  • EdM, School Counseling - State University of New York at Buffalo, 2010

Areas of Specialization

  • Marriage and family therapy and family systems
  • Parenting, family connection
  • Child/adolescent therapy
  • Trauma-informed care, recovery and EMDR
  • Attachment issues
  • Relationships, and relational well-being
  • Grief, loss, and life transitions
  • Wellbeing for professionals and high-achievers
  • Occupational stress: burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma
  • Self-care
  • Clinical supervision and professional identity development
  • Culturally responsive care for diverse and Spanish-speaking families
  • Faith integration, spirituality, and holistic well-being
  • Stress management, emotional wellness, and resilience
  • Community mental health and mental health access

Professional Licenses and Memberships

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - License #108129
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  • EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
  • International Family Therapy Association (IFTA)
  • American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Recent Publications and Presentations

Community Engagement

  • Advocacy to California state officials for education and mental health legislation supporting children and families (May 2018, May 2019, & May 2025)
  • Founder and leader of a community ministry for couples and families, serving for over 10 years, which promotes healthy family relationships grounded in Christian principles, including couples retreats and workshops (2014-2025)
  • Provide free community education, workshops, webinars, and presentations on trauma-informed care, emotional wellness, grief, stress management, relationships, resilience, attachment, clinician well-being, and mental health awareness (2014-present)
  • Developing partnerships with schools, physicians, mental health professionals, and community organizations to improve access to mental health resources and coordinated care (2017-present)
  • Graduate student mentor (2018-present)
Dr. Judith Brannon and her family, dressed in white, smiling as they sit together on a camel in the desert at night.
Dr. Judith Brannon and her family, dressed in white, smiling as they sit together on a camel in the desert at night.
Wholeness
Music has always been an important part of my own wholeness and connection with others. I enjoy singing and directing choirs as music provides a meaningful space for creativity, faith, restoration, and community. I'm also a self-acclaimed vegan chef who enjoys creating plant-based recipes and meals for family and friends. My favorite pastime is spending time outdoors with my family, cooking, traveling internationally, and learning about different cultures and foods.
Dr. Judith Brannon