Zephon D. Lister, PhD, MS, MA, LMFT

Associate Professor, Counseling and Family Sciences
Director, Systems, Families, and Couples PhD Program

Contact Information

Email zlister@llu.edu
Phone 909-558-4547, ext. 47007
Fax 909-558-0417

Department of Counseling and Family Sciences
Loma Linda University, Griggs Hall, Office 205
11065 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA  92350

Degrees

  • PhD, Marriage and Family Therapy - Loma Linda University, 2010
  • MS, Marriage and Family Therapy - Loma Linda University, 2003
  • MA, Religion - Andrews University, 2001

Areas of Specialization

  • Couples and chronic illness
  • Medical family therapy/integrated behavioral health
  • Religion and family functioning
  • Global mental health
  • Low dose interventions for acute and low resource settings

Current Research Projects

Professional Licenses and Memberships

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), 2009
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor candidate, 2015
  • Collaborative Family Health Care Association (CFHA)
  • American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA)

Recent Publications and Presentations

Publications

  • Marquez B, Benitez T, Lister Z. (2022). Acculturation, Communication Competence, and Family Functioning in Mexican-American Mother-Daughter Dyads. J Immigr Minor Health. 24(3):580-587. doi: 10.1007/s10903-021-01256-x. Epub 2021 Aug 7. PMID: 34363574; PMCID: PMC9072505.
  • Lister, Z. D., Seibert, G., Chance, Huelett, B., Wilson, L. Wilson, C.M. (2020). The Influence of Prayer and Family Worship on Relationship Functioning among Caribbean and Latin American Couples. Religions, 11(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel11010014.

Presentations

  • Ojeda VD, Berliant E,  Jimenez C, Linke S, Edwards T, Parker T, Lyles M, Hiller-Venegas S, Lister Z. "Mental Health Symptoms Among Transitional Age Youth 18-26 Years Exiting Jail in San Diego County." Oral Presentation. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, PA. November 5, 2019.
  • Ojeda VD, Berliant E, Parker T, Lyles M, Jimenez C, Linke S, Edwards T, Hiller-Venegas S, Lister Z. "Implementing an Evidence-based Health and Reentry Program for Justice-Involved Transition Age Youth Ages 18-26 in San Diego County." Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, PA. November 5, 2019.
  • Hiller-Venegas S, Parker T, Lyles M, Berliant E, Linke S, Jimenez C, Edwards T, Lister Z, Ojeda VD. (2019). "Correlates of Informational and Emotional Social Support among Transition Age Youth (TAY) on Probation from San Diego County Jail attending the UCSD RELINK program." Oral Presentation. Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Philadelphia, PA. November 4, 2019.
  • Ojeda VD, Berliant E, Hiller SP, Parker TP, Jimenez C, Linke S, Lister Z. Implementing UCSD RELINK: A health and wellness program aimed at reducing health disparities among Transition Age Youth on Probation from San Diego County Jail. Academic Conference on Correctional Health. (Oral Presentation) Houston, Tx. March 21-23, 2018.
  • Ojeda VD, Berliant E, Hiller-Venegas S, Parker T, Lyles M, Jimenez C, Linke S, Edwards T, Lister Z. "Mental Health and HIV Testing Among Youth Aged 18-26 Years on Probation from San Diego County Jail: Findings from the UCSD RELINK Program." Oral Presentation. 12th Academic& Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health. Las Vegas, NV. March 21, 2019.
  • Hiller-Venegas S, Parker T, Lyles M, Berliant E, Linke S, Jimenez C, Edwards T, Lister Z, Ojeda VD. (2019). "Correlates of Informational and Emotional Social Support among Transition Age Youth (TAY) on Probation from San Diego County Jail attending the UCSD RELINK program." Oral Presentation. 12th Academic & Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health. Las Vegas, NV. March 21, 2019.
  • Hsieh, N., ChenFeng, J., Lister, Z. D., Banjoko, S. (2019). Bicultural Shame Resiliency for Chinese Americans, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA).
  • Torres, J, Reyes, C. & Lister, Z. D. (2019). Living as a Filipino American: History and Healing, American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA).
  • Lister, Z. D., Siebert, G., May, R. (2018) Couple engagement in shared glycemic control Activities: The role of perceived warmth. National Council of Family Relations (NCFR).
  • Wilson, C. M., Lister, Z. D., Pollard, P., Wilson, L. (2018). Education and suicide in Guyana. Caribbean Studies Association (CSA).
  • Lister, Z. D. and Premo, J S. (2018) The family that prays together, stays together: The role of prayer on child rearing practices. International Family Therapy Association (IFTA).
  • Lister, Z. D. and Premo, J. S. (2018) The influence of religious practices on relationship functioning: Clinical implications. International Family Therapy Association (IFTA).
  • Premo, J. S. and Lister, Z. D. (2018) Mental health screening in coordinated and integrated primary care: Lessons learned. International Family Therapy Association (IFTA).

Community Engagement

  • Well One Clinic, Volunteer Director and Provider for Behavioral Health Services (2016-present)
  • Perris 5th Street/Lake Perris Church District, Lay Assistant Pastor and Family Ministries Leader (2014-present)
  • Black Hills Health and Education Center, Behavioral Health Research Consultant (2012-2014)
  • Health and Development Services International (HANDS), Board Member (2009-2010)
  • National Association for the Prevention of Starvation (NAPS), Co-director (2005-2007)
  • Del Rosa SDA Church, Youth and Community Outreach Coordinator (2001-2008)
  • Norton Neighborhoods Initiative, Loma Linda University Representative (2000-2003)