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Jacey Coy

Jacey

Coy

Jacey Coy

Instructor, CMHC

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Department
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Institution
University of Western States
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Biography

Jacey Coy holds a Doctorate of Psychology with a concentration in Couple and Family Therapy from Alliant International University as well as a Master's Degree in Communication Studies from Texas State University. He is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has extensive clinical experience working in outpatient, inpatient, substance use, nonprofit, and hospital settings.

In terms of his teaching experience, Dr. Coy has taught at the college level for over 20 years, teaching 20+ different mental health courses in multiple disciplines, including Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, and Human Development. As a doctoral student, he was awarded the highly competitive Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Minority Fellowship Program through the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) in 2010 and 2011. Dr. Coy lives in Tucson, AZ with his wife, four children, and 2 dogs.

Education History
Degree Institution Year
PsyD Alliant International University, San Diego, CA 2013
MA Alliant International University, San Diego, CA 2010
MA Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2007
BA Texas State University, San Marcos, TX 2005
Professional Memberships
Role Organization
Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Member American Psychological Association
Publications
Journal

Claggett, B. K., Weigand, D., Coy, J., & Owens, R. (2021). Moral disengagement in National Collegiate Association Division II student-athletes.. Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 15 (3), 163–173.

Coy, J. S., Lambert, J. E., & Miller, M. M. (2015). Stories of the accused: MFTs & unprofessional conduct. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 42 , 139-152.

Coy, J. S., & Miller, M. M. (2014). Intimate partners who struggle with formal commitments: Attachment styles, major challenges, & clinical implications. American Journal of Family Therapy, 42 , 232-242.

Licenses
LMFT, California
LMFT, Texas