Dr. Hessel is a faculty member in Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Human Services and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Her research interests include the young adult life stage, extended family relationships, and the role of technology in family relationships. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Dr. Hessel's clinical interests include parent-child relationships, mindfulness, and Buddhist Psychology.