Jodi J. De Luca, PhD

Dr. Jodi J. De Luca is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience.  She is cited internationally in major journals and media venues for her expertise and research in emotion, behavior, and relationships.  Dr. De Luca is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Media Referral Service (MRS).

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As the founder of Erie Colorado Counseling, a psychology private practice which provides convenient, high-quality Telehealth (virtual) counseling and psychological services.  As a *PSYPACT (Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) provider, Dr. De Luca can offer psychological services to clients across multiple states, expanding access to expert care regardless of geographic location. This provides increased flexibility and convenience for those seeking high-quality counseling, wherever they may be. 

​*https://psypact.gov/page/About#:~:text=The%20Psychology%20Interjurisdictional%20Compact%20

(PSYPACT,of%20psychology%20across%20state%20boundaries.

 

She has held clinical positions with Morton Plant Mease-Baycare Hospitals and Tampa General Hospital in Tampa Bay, Florida, and Boulder Community Hospital in Boulder, Colorado.  Dr. De Luca has held teaching positions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida, the University of Tampa, and Argosy University in Tampa, Florida.  ​

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Dr. De Luca attributes her personal and professional experiences as major influences toward her commitment to the Arts & Sciences, and quest toward a better understanding of human emotion and behavior.   

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Of special interest, are Dr. De Luca's award winning photography, video documentary, Homeless: Inside America's Minds, and her published book, Homeless in America: Portraits of an American Legacy (February, 2015).  These endeavors are attempts to launch further national attention to the reality of the American Homeless population that is rapidly growing.

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Dr. De Luca enjoys painting, photography, music composition, traveling, and especially hiking. She spends much of her leisure time hiking in the Colorado Rockies, hiking mountain peaks in various areas of the world, and has

summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.  Her family, friends, and pets always remain her priority and touchstones in life.

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Credentials​

Degrees

PhD, Clinical Psychology, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA (2000)

(APA Accredited) Specialization: Health Psychology 

 

MA, Psychology, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA (1998)

(APA Accredited) Concentration: Clinical Psychology

 

MA, Mental Health Counseling, University Central Florida, Orlando, FL (1993)

(CACREP Accredited)

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BME, Music Education, Barry University, Miami, FL (1981)

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Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Psychologist: PSY-3669

State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Division of Professions & Occupations

 

Licensed Psychologist: PY-7169

State of Florida Department Of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

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PSYPACT: Mobility Number: 6268

Authority To Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)

The Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)

E. Passport

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Certified Telehealth Practitioner: CTP 10012

The Florida Certification Board

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor: MH-5732 (Inactive)

State of Florida Department Of Health

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

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Erie Colorado Counseling, PLLC

Business License #: BL000553-06-2016

NAICS Code: 621330

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National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification

Emergency Medical Technician (Inactive)

Registry #: E3130531

 

State of Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Inactive)

EMT ID # 059719 ​

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic Certification

Front Range Community College

Boulder County Campus, CO (2014)

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Specialties & Areas of Interest

Anxiety

Coaching

Depression

Divorce

Effects of High Altitude on Behavior, Cognition, & Emotion

Emotional Regulation

First Responder Trauma

Grief

Health Psychology

Life Transitions

Racial Stereotyping & Profiling

Relationships

Self-Esteem​

Work Place Issues

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Professional Affiliations

 American Psychological Association (APA)

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