The Reflective Lens: Sharpening Your Authentic Self

Dr. Jose Luis Tapia

Dr. Jose Luis Tapia Jr. (he, him, his) is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He graduated with his PhD in counseling at the University of North Texas. His research is focused on disability-responsive care across the lifespan. Dr. Tapia has published in peer-reviewed journals in serving children with disabilities using play therapy, trauma-informed ethical decision making, and serving interabled relationships in counseling. He currently operates a private practice called Vanda Counseling Collaborative serving clients in English, Spanish, American Sign Language. He has served the community in public and private rehabilitation settings as well as, in private and community practice for 10 years. He provides individual, play, family, and relationship therapy. He is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and National Certified Counselor. Additionally, he is a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapy-Supervisor and has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Dr. Tapia has led trainings and workshops centered around ableism and its impact on service delivery and disability-responsive practices for helping professionals.