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DepartmentRosemead School of Psychology
Biola AffiliationsFaculty
Phone(562) 903-4867 (Rosemead School of Psychology)

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Degrees

  • Ph.D., Rosemead School of Psychology
  • M.A., Rosemead School of Psychology
  • B.A., Biola University

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Biography

Carissa Dwiwardani is a Professor of Psychology at Biola University. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and is board certified in clinical psychology (ABPP). She obtained her PhD in clinical psychology at Biola University. Dr. Dwiwardani completed her APA-accredited clinical internship at the National Asian American Psychology Training Center (NAAPTC) at Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. in San Francisco. She was the Director of the Psychological Services Center at Regent University (2013-2018) where she was actively involved in the Association for Psychology Training Clinics (APTC). She was awarded the William L. Hathaway Outstanding Faculty Award (2015) at Regent University and was a Multicultural Concerns Scholar for American Psychological Association Division 39 (Psychoanalysis). In her 12+ years in higher education, she has taught graduate courses including Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Psychodynamic Therapy, Ethics, Multicultural Psychology, Research Design, among others. She publishes in peer-reviewed journals, and presents at national and international conferences in the areas of positive psychology, multicultural psychology and clinical training.

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)
  • American Psychological Association (APA) Division 35 Section 5: Psychology of Asian American Women

Awards

  • The William L. Hathaway Outstanding Faculty Award, Regent University SPC (2015)
  • APA Division 39 (Psychoanalysis); Multicultural Concerns Committee Scholar (2014)

Publications (Selected)

Book

  • Whitney, W. B. & Dwiwardani, C. (2024). The integration journey: A student's guide to faith, culture and psychology. InterVarsity Press.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Hook, J. N., Zuniga, S., Wang, D. C., Brown, E. M., Dwiwardani, C., & Sandage, S. J. (2023). Conviction, competence, and context: A three-level model to promote racial diversity, inclusion, and equity among Christians. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 42, 97-115.
  • Whitney