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Dr. Naomi James

Dr. Naomi James

HOD, Department of Clinical Psychology

  • School of Psychology

About

I am a clinical psychologist. I have been teaching and training in the field of psychology and doing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, couples and families. I am a member of the Kenya Psychological Association.

Academic qualifications

  1. 2016

    Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology-. Daystar University. Dissertation: Effectiveness of Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies on Conduct Disorder among Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya.

  2. 2005

    Daystar University Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology 2005

  3. 1991

    Kenyatta University 1991 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education

Research interests

I am interested in child and adolescent mental health. My dissertation was on conduct disorder among juveniles and it was funded by ScholarLeaders.

Additional links and information

ResearchGate – Naomi James Google scholar – Naomi James

Role & contribution

Responsibilities

HOD, Department of Clinical Psychology

Teaching

Courses taught

14 courses
  • Advanced cognitive and affective basis of behavior.
  • Art and play child psychotherapy.
  • Ethics and professional issues; Consultation and supervision.
  • Adolescent psychotherapy.
  • Professional issues and ethics.
  • Personality theories.
  • Psychological assessment one.
  • Psychological assessment two.
  • Terminal illnesses and counseling.
  • Child and adolescent psychotherapy.
  • Cultural diversity and individual differences.
  • Human development.
  • Abnormal psychology.
  • Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology.

Publications

14 publications

  • Muderhwa, James & Mkurunga, (2022). Efficacy of TFCBT in treating PTSD and depression among students in selected universities in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 4(3).

    Articles 2022

  • Muderhwa, James & Mkurunga, (2022).  Prevalence of PTSD and depression among university  students in Goma, DRC. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 4(3).

    Articles 2022

  • James, N., & Omondi, P. M. (2021). The Efficacy of Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies on Conduct Disorder Among Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya.  American Journal of Applied Psychology, 10(1), 1-9.

    Articles 2021

  • Muchiri, J. W., Bowen, M., & James, N. (2021). Age comparisons in the prevalence and severity of anxiety disorders among children and adolescents from Nairobi, Kenya. African Journal of Clinical Psychology. 4 (2)

    Articles 2021

  • Muchiri, J. W., Bowen, M., & James, N. (2021). The impact of gender in the prevalence, severity and comorbidities of anxiety disorders. Case of children from selected schools in Dagoretti Sub-County, Kenya.  African Journal of Clinical Psychology. 4 (01)

    Articles 2021

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