Dr. Darrian McKiernan
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Mail code: 7203Campus: Tempe
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Dr. Darrian McKiernan serves as Co-Director and Clinical Assistant Professor within the MAS-MFT program at Arizona State University. Beyond her academic role, she is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical supervisor in the states of Arizona, Florida, and Nevada. Her professional career has focused on supporting survivors of trauma, sexual abuse, abusive relationships, and other forms of relational mistreatment. She continues her contribution to the field through her role as an educator and supervisor, helping shape the next generation of therapists.
Ph.D., Florida State University
Human Development and Family Science, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
M.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Medicine, Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
College of Liberal Arts, Specialization Psychology
Dr. Darrian McKiernan's research interests include sexuality, sexual relationship education, abuse, sexual trauma, and relational trauma.
McKiernan, D. M., Clawson, K. G. D. A., & Eddy, B. P. (2022). From secrecy to openness: sexual satisfaction in couples from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1-18.
McKiernan, D. M. (2024). To Hinder or To Strengthen: Adult Survivors’ of Child Sexual Abuse Experiences with Parent Disclosure Response. Proquest.
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 580 | Practicum |
| FAS 577 | App Iss in Child & Ado in MFT |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 571 | Assessment in MFT |
| FAS 581 | Professional Issues and Ethic |
| FAS 580 | Practicum |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FAS 580 | Practicum |