Judith Cannon, PhD
Full-Time Faculty, Department of Marriage and Family Sciences
Dr. Cannon began teaching at NCU in 2017 as an adjunct professor and
transitioned to full-time faculty in 2019. She earned her PhD and MA in
Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University. She also
earned a BA in psychology from the University of California, Riverside.
Dr. Cannon has been a marriage and family therapist for 32 years and
is licensed in Texas and California. She has recently become an AAMF-
approved supervisor. In addition to teaching, she has a small private
practice.
Dr. Cannon primarily teaches MAMFT Foundation courses, MFT-5101,
MFT-5104, and MFT-5105, and leads supervision groups for practicum
and internship students. She loves working with students as they begin
their MFT academic journey and as they begin their clinical work and
move toward graduation. She also enjoys teaching MFT-6105, MFT-
6201, MFT-6510, MFT-6511, MFT-6540, and MFT-6541.
Research interests for Dr. Cannon focus on LGBTQIA+ issues. She is
currently part of a research team here at NCU exploring the mental
health experiences and needs of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive
people.
Dr. Cannon grew up in Alabama, accompanied her military husband
around the country for 10 years, lived in Texas for 36 years, and
moved to California six years ago. She has two grown children and two
grandchildren. She and her partner Sylva have been together 22 years
and have a 17-year-old daughter who will be heading to UCLA in the fall.
Dr. Cannon and her family enjoy reading and outdoor activities.
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