
Dr. Hoa Nguyen
Associate Professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science
Virginia Tech (2017) - M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø (2012) - B.S. in Psychology
Georgia State University (2010)
Hoa Nguyen is an associate professor for the Family Therapy Program, AAMFT-approved supervisor, and licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Georgia. She joined the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø faculty in July 2017. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia State University, her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, and her doctorate degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with an emphasis on MFT from Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on dialogic pedagogy and cultural humility in family therapy.
Recent Publications and Presentations:
Parker, F. R. III, & Nguyen, H. N. (in press, 2026). Addressing the state of mental health in college students: Strategies for students, colleges, and professors. In J. R. Jones (Ed.), The academy in crisis: Perspectives in today’s challenges in american higher education. McFarland & Co.
Arrastia-Chisholm, M. C., Nguyen, H., Pippin, A., & Kelley, H. M. (2025). "I probably wouldn't be as happy": childhood parental separation and posttraumatic growth narratives from eight college students. Journal of Higher Education and Student Affairs, 41(1), 37-64.
Nguyen, H. N., King, N., Downing, C. O., & *Wulff, E. (2025). Fathering fully: How dads can support family and child health outcomes. National Council on Family Relations Report: Health Disparities.
Nguyen. H. N., Millican, J., Patel, K., Laughlin, M., & *Figueroa, A. (2025, April). Together, we weather the storm: Faculty as anchors for student resilience. Presentation submitted to the USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, GA.
Parker, F., *Goldsboro, T., & Nguyen, H. N. (2025, April). Addressing the state of mental health in college students: Strategies for students, colleges, and professors. Presentation at the USG Teaching and Learning Conference, Columbus, GA.
Office Hours:
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday:3:00PM - 5:00PM
1106 Farbar Hall