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Episode 6: Dr. Veronica "Vero" Cloonan

January 03, 2023 • Season 2 • Episode 1

In this episode, host Dana Brookover, PhD interviews Veronica Cloonan, PhD about her innovative qualitative dissertation study titled, "The Ethnic and Racial Identity Development Process for Adult Colombian Adoptees."

Dr. Cloonan discusses the narrative study's implications for counseling, counselor education, and our personal lives. She also shares her experiences as an PhD student who is an immigrant holding multiple minoritized identities, and her tips for dissertation work.

Guest bio:

Dr. Veronica (Vero) Cloonan

Therapist & Board Approved and Play Therapy Supervisor, PhD, LPC/S, RPT-S

Dr. Veronica (Vero) Cloonan (she/her/Ella) is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor, Counselor Educator and supervisor. Play therapy is her number one treatment modality to work with children and adolescents. Dr. Cloonan has extensive experience working with trauma, international and domestic adoptees, and BIPOC individuals. Dr. Cloonan also works with adults and families and provides professional supervision, consultation services, and training opportunities.

Guest website: https://creativepsychological.com/our-team/dr-veronica-cloonan

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Dana Brookover, PhD

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