Joseph De Luna | People, Biola University

Department	Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola Affiliations	Faculty

Documents

Degrees

Psy.D., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (2010)
M.A., Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University (2007)
B.A., California State University Long Beach (2004)

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Biography

Joseph De Luna is a clinical psychologist and registered play therapist, specializing in children and families. He graduated from the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in 2010. Prior to joining the Rosemead faculty in 2017, he worked at The Guidance Center in Long Beach, which is a nonprofit community mental health center serving underprivileged children and families. At this agency, he provided direct clinical services as well as clinical supervision. In addition to teaching and administrative duties at Rosemead, he provides therapy for children and families through the Biola Counseling Center.

Affiliations

American Psychological Association (Member, 2007-Present)
Association for Play Therapy (Member, 2010-Present)
National Council of Schools & Programs of Professional Psychology (Member, 2019-Present)

Publications

De Luna, J. E., & Wang, D. C. (2021). Child Traumatic Stress and the Sacred: Neurobiologically Informed Interventions for Therapists and Parents. Religions.

Presentations

International Play Therapy Annual Conference, Palm Springs, CA. Presented on “Breaking Trauma’s Hold: The Powerful Impact and Rebuilding of Attachment in Play Therapy.” October 2023
National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) Annual Conference, Santa Fe, NM. Presented on “Religious Worldview Conflicts from Classroom to Clinic: Native American, Muslim, and Christian Perspectives.” January 2023
Southern California Regional Play Therapy Conference, San Diego, CA. Presented on "Good Vibrations, Sweet Sensations: Addressing Trauma through Senses." March 2019
Five Acres, Pasadena, CA. Presented on "Development Delays: Interventions to Help Children and Families Thrive." October 2018
The Guidance Center, Long Beach, CA. Presented on "Good Vibrations, Sweet Sensations: Addressing Trauma through Senses." May 2017
Head Start Parent Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. Presented on "Helpful Tips for Parents of Children with Mental Health Concerns." May 2014
Association for Play Therapy, Los Angeles, CA. Presented on "Play Therapy: The Basics ... and a bit more." August 2013

Research Interests

Children
Families
Parenting
Play Therapy
Trauma

Areas of Expertise for Media Interviews

Family
Mental Disorders
Mental Health
Marriage
Parenting
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Child Therapy
Play Therapy
Trauma
Children and Trauma