Natalya A. Lindo, PhD, LPC is a Professor and Department Chair at the University of
North Texas with 15 years of experience as a researcher and clinician with specialized
training in working with children and families, diverse and at-risk populations. Dr.
Lindo’s primary research areas are School-based Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship
Therapy, Teacher Child Relationship Building and Career Development across the lifespan.
Consistent with this research agenda, Dr. Lindo regularly conducts action-research
projects in the public schools related to Child Parent Relationship Therapy and Teacher
Child Relationship Building. Most recently Dr. Lindo developed the Child and Adolescent
Career Construction Interview aimed at improving self-concept, occupational identity
and career adaptability. With a focus on capacity building, Dr. Lindo collaborates
with administrators and school counselors to develop school-wide mental health initiatives
targeting children who are at risk for school failure.