Undergrad

Psychology Department Faculty

The faculty at Simpson University stands out as a team of committed professionals dedicated to your success. All our faculty are highly qualified and well regarded in their field. Just as important, however, they recognize that an education requires more than academic enlightenment…it also calls for personal mentorship. You’ll experience this advantage through our small class sizes which help you gain a through comprehension of the coursework and faculty’s availability and willingness to mentor students inside and outside the classroom. By making themselves available for academic guidance and personal mentorship, our faculty will optimize your opportunity for success, both in your academic and professional career.

Brandy Liebscher, Psy.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology

Psychology Department Chair

bliebscher@simpsonuniversity.edu

Profile:

Dr. Brandy Liebscher is a licensed psychologist who joined Simpson University’s faculty in 2002. She has worked in a variety of mental health settings and a completed a postdoctoral residency in which she received specialized training in the treatment of children and families.

Dr. Liebscher teaches courses related to clinical psychology, including Theories of Counseling, Counseling Skills, and Psychopathology. In her private practice she provides psychotherapy for children and adults, with an emphasis on mood and behavioral disorders. Dr. Liebscher’s areas of interest and study include child psychology, domestic violence, and the integration of psychology and Christianity

Educational Background:

Psy.D., George Fox University

M.A., George Fox University

B.A., George Fox University

Media:

Redding Search Light. "Communication and respect are keys to ensuring family harmony".
Psychologist Brandy Liebscher and other family experts offer tips to help improve relationships in the home.

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Curriculum Vitae

Danielle Beck, Ph.D. candidate.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

dbeck@simpsonuniversity.edu

Profile:

Danielle Beck is completing the final stages of her doctoral work in Developmental Psychology at the University of Washington. She investigates the development of executive function/self-regulation in young children and has collaborated with some of the leading researchers in this area.

Professor Beck joined Simpson University’s faculty in 2008 and teaches Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Research Methods, Child Development, and Research Experience.

Educational Background:

Ph.D. candidate, University of Washington, Seattle

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University