John Souza Jr., LMFT, DMFT

Assistant Professor

Human Development & Family Science, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, University of Hawai'i-Mānoa

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"Dr. John Souza, Jr., LMFT, DMFT (he/him) is an Assistant Professor in the Human Development & Family Science Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, within the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience. He also co-developed Elemental Guidance, LLC, a group private practice, with his wife, Dr. Deepa Ram-Souza. Dr. Souza has nearly 20 years of experience as marriage and family therapist, clinical supervisor, and educator. His work focuses on developing innovative, culturally responsive approaches to therapy and training, including experiential treatments that strengthen couples, families, and communities. At UH Manoa, he is co-creating The MFT Lab and leading efforts to establish a new master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy for Hawai‘i. His scholarship and professional service are centered on bridging people, ideas, and environments—cultivating systemic coherence/resilience through teaching, research, clinical practice, and community partnerships.
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