Clinical Assistant Professor, Remote, LPC (TX/CO), NCC, RPT

Dr. Krystyne Mendoza As a registered play therapist, I integrate the elements of play into my roles as both a counselor educator and counselor. I practice from a Jungian play therapy theoretical orientation, thus stories and archetypes are a main focus in my teaching and clinical work. I began my clinical practice in Texas, working with children, later specializing in early childhood trauma. I now reside in Denver, Colorado and I continue to serve children and families though my private practice. As a Jungian Counselor Educator, my teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that education, particularly in the field of counseling, is a transformative journey towards self-awareness, healing, and wholeness which align well with Marquette鈥檚 Ignatian mission, valuing cura personalis. Drawing from Carl Jung's analytical psychology, I prioritize the exploration of the unconscious, the development of the personality, and the process of individuation in my teaching approach while exploring the archetypes and stories that shape us and lead to greater paths of understanding. I am committed to supporting the holistic development of my students, recognizing that effective counseling requires a harmonious balance between intellectual knowledge and emotional intelligence. In light of this, stories are important to me, thus my research orientation lends to qualitative approach which invites exploration of personal stories and experiences. I am a licensed professional counselor in Texas and Colorado. Additionally, I hold a National Certified Counselor credential. I have a master鈥檚 degree in psychology from West Texas A&M University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas Tech University. My research interests include: play therapy; child trauma; storytelling; ethics and best practice.

Dr. Mendoza will NOT be taking a new counseling psychology doctoral student for Fall 2025.

Recent Publications and/or Presentations

  • Bradley, L. Mendoza, K., Hollingsworth, L., Johnson, P., Duffey, T., & Daniels, J. (2023). Creative supervision: Ten techniques to enhance supervision. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 19(2) , 262-274.
  • Mendoza, K. and Bradley, L. (2021). Using storytelling for counseling with children who have experienced trauma. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 43(1) , 1-18.
  • Mendoza, K. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 on the provider shortage. Counseling Today,
  • Del Re, J., & Mendoza, K. (2023). Fostering Community in a digital world: Implementing Community Building Practices within online counselor training programs. [50-minute education session]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Denver, CO, US.
  • Mendoza, K., Del Re, J., Bradley, L., Hollingsworth, L., Daniels, J. (2023). The Achilles鈥� Heel phenomenon: Helping students identify and process through countertransference. [50 minute round table]. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Denver, CO, US.
  • Mendoza, K., Bradley, L., Hollingsworth, L., Johnson, P. (2023) Creative Techniques that Work to Build Resilience: Stories, Myths, Legends, and Fables. [50-min education session] World International Creativity and Innovation Day Conference, Virtual.
  • Bradley, L., & Hollingsworth, L., Mendoza, K., & Johnson, P (2022). Building Ethical Resilience: Creative use of Fables, Myths, and Legends. [50-min educational session]. Association for Creativity in Counseling, Virtual.
  • Mendoza, K., Bradley, L., & Hollingsworth, L. (2021). Techniques for Counseling with Children: New ways to explore 鈥淥nce upon a Time鈥�. [50-min educational session] Association for Creativity in Counseling, Virtual.
  • Bradley, L., Hendricks, B., Noble, N., Mendoza, K., Hollingsworth, L., & Hargrove, T. (2021) A Demystifying the New APA Publication Manual: Teaching Techniques. [50-min educational session] Association for Counselor Education, Atlanta, GA.
  • Bradley, L., Hendricks, B., Mendoza, K., Hollingsworth, L., & Thompson, P. (2021). Ethics: Name that Trap. [50-min educational session]. American Counseling Association, Virtual.
  • Mendoza, K., Bradley, L. (2021). A Creative Model for Virtual Storytelling for Counseling with Children. [50-min educational session]. Association for Creativity in Counseling.