Sarah Roche, Ph.D., M.A., CADC-III, ICGC-II
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 2023, California Institute of Human Science
- Doctoral Diploma Transcultural Psychiatry, 2007, University of Paris 13, France
- Doctoral Diploma Clinical and Pathological Psychology, 2003, University of Paris 7, France
- Doctoral Diploma Anthropology & Sociology of Politics and Development, 1998, University of Paris 8, France,
- M.A. Clinical Psychology, 2000, University of Psychology 7, France
- M.A. Ethnology,1997, University of Paris 8, France
- B.A. Psychology,1996, University of Paris 8, France
- B.A. Human and Social Sciences, 1995, University of Paris 8, France
Biography
Dr. Roche holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and serves as both a lead faculty member and Laboratory Director at the California Institute for Human Science, where she mentors students in their research. She earned a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Paris 7 and completed her doctoral studies at the California Institute for Human Science.
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Roche collaborates with UCLA’s Gambling Studies Program on research related to gambling behaviors, prevention, and treatment. Since 2016, she has been deeply involved in the field of addiction, working in various treatment facilities and specializing in trauma-informed care.
Dr. Roche is an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor. She has completed extensive training in a variety of therapeutic modalities and regularly conducts workshops on addiction and other clinical topics throughout the region.