Bio

Chélynn R. Randolph, PhD, LMFT is a clinical assistant professor and clinical coordinator for the University of Colorado Denver Couple and Family Therapy Program housed in the School of Education and Human Development. Chélynn received her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University and received her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Chélynn is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Colorado, an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. While at Florida State, Chélynn researched Black Americans’ experiences in therapy and their experiences with barriers to accessing mental health treatment. Presently, Chélynn’s research and teaching interests revolve around qualitative methodology, public scholarship, and open education resources.

Degrees

B.S. in Family and Community Services, Family Studies Concentration M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy

Credentials

Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Professional Interests, Experience, and Expertise.

I am currently a faculty member of a couple and family therapy program that has social justice and equity principles at its core. My research experience involves Black Americans’ experiences in therapy and their experiences with barriers to accessing mental health treatment and qualitative methodology. I am also interested in public scholarship and open access educational resources!

Organizational Affiliations

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Relationship Type Expertise

• Community
• Romantic
• With Yourself

Areas Of Expertise

• Young Adults
• Middle Adulthood
• African American & Black Populations
• Anxiety & Depression
• Bias & Discrimination
• Breaking Up
• Communication
• Culture/ethnicity
• Identity & Roles
• Life Transitions
• Mental Health
• Personal Boundaries
• Personal Growth & Development
• Relationship Maintenance and Repair
• Resources & Strengths
• Self-Esteem
• Social Support
• Stigma
• Therapy