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, emotional resilience, and social media use
  • Relationships, and relational well-being
  • Grief, loss, and life transitions
  • Professionals well-being, self-care, burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma
  • Occupational stress 
  • Self-care and burnout prevention for health providers
  • 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, California Board of Behavioral Sciences, LMFT #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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Developing partnerships with schools, physicians, mental health professionals, and community organizations to improve access to mental health resources and coordinated care
  • Mentor to emerging clinicians and doctoral students through Eastern University
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 enjoys creating plant-based recipes and meals for family and friends. My favorite pastime is traveling internationally with my family, learning about different cultures and foods.
Dr. Judith Brannon