Faculty Profile - Texas A&M University San Antonio

Tamara Hinojosa

Associate Professor of Counseling
College Of Education And Human Development
Department of Counseling, Health and Kinesiology
Classroom Hall 214E

Tamara Hinojosa is an Associate Professor of Counseling in the Department of Counseling, Health, and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. She earned her B.S. in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs and Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Penn State University. Dr. Hinojosa is a licensed professional counselor and has extensive experience in community mental health with a focus on women's issues, career counseling, and adolescent counseling. Dr. Hinojosa has also worked in various higher education settings, serving primarily underrepresented students. She has published and presented in the areas of identity development of women and other marginalized groups.

Research Interests

Impact of significant turning points on identity development
Mental health resources for older adults
Narrative inquiry

Courses

Group Counseling Techniques
Counseling Diverse Populations
Clinical Mental Health Practicum
Clinical Mental Health Internship

Publications

Hazler, R. J. & Hinojosa, T. J. (2020). The therapeutic alliance in helping relationships. In D. Capuzzi & D. Gross (Eds.), Introduction to the counseling profession (8^th ed., pp. 144-170). San Diego, CA: Cognella.
Palomo, R. A., & Hinojosa, T. J. (2018). Student reflective literacy practices and the professional development of Mexican American women post-secondary educators. Journal for the Study of Postsecondary and Tertiary Education, 3, 41-57
Hinojosa, T. J., & Carney, J. C. (2016). Mexican American women pursuing counselor education doctorates: A narrative inquiry. Counselor Education and Supervision, 55(3), 198-215.
Hinojosa, T. J., & Medina, C., V. (2016). Lesbian narratives: An investigation of identity and expression. Journal of Counselor Practice, 7(1), 21-40.

Community Involvement

2021-Present Summer Institute Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee Member, Japan-United States Friendship Commission
2019-Present CACREP Site-Team Member, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
2017-Present Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Courses Teaching

Subject	Number	Section	Description	Term	Syllabus
EDCG	5385	102	Clinical Mental Hlth Internshp	Spring 2023	Syllabi
EDCG	5342	801	Counseling Diverse Populations	Spring 2023	Syllabi
EDCG	5342	800	Counseling Diverse Populations	Spring 2023	Syllabi