Associate Director, Training Director, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Professor
Education
PhD, Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University MS, Counseling and Counselor Education, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Professional Interests
Dr. Maynard-Pemba has a passion for training and supervision. She is interested in adjustment for college students as it relates to stress. Dr. Maynard-Pemba works with students struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, among other issues. She enjoys engaging in leadership and administrative functions that keep the relationship and efficiency of systems in mind.
Approach to Therapy
Dr. Maynard-Pemba uses several primary theoretical orientations in her therapy including interpersonal and internal family systems theories that are trauma-informed. She believes in the power of the client to make changes in their lives once they have taken the time to reflect and gain self-awareness.
Approach to Supervision
Dr. Maynard-Pemba uses a discrimination supervision model (Bernard, 1997) in her work with supervisees. She believes that the supervisor takes on several roles in the supervisory relationship including teacher, consultant, and counselor. She attempts to create an environment that is collaborative and supportive of the supervisee’s development, but also challenging for their growth. Dr. Maynard-Pemba adheres to a client-focused and therapist-focused model of supervision.
Approach to Wellness
Dr. Maynard-Pemba enjoys attending and partaking in the arts such as dance, photography, and music. She particularly enjoys time with her family and friends. Striving for balance in mind and body is a life journey for her.
Other Activities
She has served as a faculty advisor for student organizations. She has served as the president of the North Central Florida Psychological Association and the Association for Counseling Center Training Agencies. She is currently serving on the board of directors for the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers.