AMFT Trauma-Informed Career Counselor PsyD

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GRETA M. COUPER, PsyD, MA, MBA, AMFT

***** ******** ***, *** *******, CA 90025

424-***-**** *********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-couper AMFT THERAPIST – CERTIFIED CAREER COUNSELOR

SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with a rich background in assessment, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Proven expertise supporting first responders, fire victims, children, and individuals navigating severe anxiety, trauma, grief, and life/career transitions. Combines deep academic insight—including co-authored UCLA research on PTSD—with diverse clinical experience ranging from crisis intervention to holistic senior and family support. Recognized internationally with over 10 CASE awards for excellence in counseling, research, and program development. Dedicated to delivering compassionate telehealth and onsite care. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Magna Cum Laude • CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, IRVINE, CA

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology • NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, SAN DIEGO, CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing • PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, MALIBU, CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics & Computer Science • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES

Associate Therapist (AMFT 158509), BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (BBS)

Certified Master Career Professional • NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (NCDA) EXPERIENCE

AMFT Therapist (#158509) 10/03/2025-Present

HEALTH CLINICS, LOS ANGELES, CA

Part time AMFT Counselor to recent fire victims, first responders, and patients experiencing trauma, anxiety, career transition, dementia and caregivers.

Practicum Therapist 09/2024-07/2025

OPICA SENIOR AND COUNSELING CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA Conducted senior and caregiver assessments, dementia related evaluations, and DSM-5 based screening.

Facilitated holistic and expressive therapies including art, music, nature, and movement based interventions.

Led group discussions supporting emotional regulation, social engagement, and caregiver resilience. Adjunct Faculty: Writing, Career Skills, Psychology, & Design 07/2012–04/2021 THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (FIDM), LOS ANGELES, CA Developed course syllabi and taught psychology, ergonomics, career exploration, writing, and professional practices using evidence based interactive methods.

Advised students on academic planning, personal development, and career readiness.

Nominated for the “Outstanding Faculty Award” every academic year

Authored and presented research at international psychology conferences Director of Career Counseling 09/1997-06/2012

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, MALIBU, CA

Provided counseling for anxiety, career transitions, job loss, and resilience for students and alumni.

Authored career development publications and wrote articles for faculty and academic programs.

Presented at national and international conferences on counseling, psychology, and career development.

Multiple awards for counseling services, publications, and workshops GRETA M. COUPER Page 2 of 2

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS (CAMFT) COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION (CASE) FIRE SERVICE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION (FSPA)

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)

NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (NCDA)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), AARs, Strategic Plans, and FEMA Grants 7 years SANTA MONICA AND LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENTS

Information Services, Event Organization, & Media Relations Volunteer 6 years THE J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM, MALIBU, CA

Brentwood-Westwood Symphony Orchestra (BWSO), Marketing Director 4 years LOS ANGELES, CA

The Louis Zamperini Foundation 5 years

TORRANCE, CA

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS & PUBLICATIONS

TRAVELS TO ONESELF: A Psychological Analysis of How Study Abroad and Positive Regression Impact Personal Growth and Behavior, NAFSA Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2006 HEROES AT RISK: An Overview of How Emotional Intelligence Can Reduce Death and Injury for Fire Fighters. Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) Dubai UAE, 2013 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ON GLOBAL BUSINESS, CAREER ACQUISITION, AND RETENTION. SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, ICADA SEMINAR, BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2015. Couper, G. (1998-2000) Pepperdine University Career & Business Journal. Author and editor. Malibu, CA Rapgay, L., Ross, J. L., Izquierdo, C., Petersen, O., Harms, M., Hawa, S., Riehl, S., Gurganus, A, & Couper, G. (2012) A proposed protocol integrating classical mindfulness and Prolonged Exposure Therapy to treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. University of California Los Angeles, Karimi, L. Leggat, S. Donohue, L., Farrell, G., & Couper, G. (2013). Emotional Rescue: The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Labour on Wellbeing and Job-stress Among Community Nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 11 May 2013. New York, NY: John Wiley Ambery, E., Cameron, Z., Concannon, D., Couper, G., et al.(2026). Human Factors on the Fireground; Leveraging Psychological Principles to Increase Effectiveness and Safety in Firefighting. Fire Service Psychology Association

Excellent references and published articles available on request

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