Photo of Dr. Juan Riker

Training Director; Psychologist

Counseling Psychology, The Ohio State University

Main CAPS Building

Hello! I came to UCSB in 1997 from my previous position as a psychologist at Texas A&M University. For my first 12 years here at CAPS I worked with many students and developed an incredible appreciation for the unique and vibrant people and culture of UCSB. I also maintained an active role in our training programs, and in 2009 assumed the role of Training Director and joined our Leadership team. Now my main role is managing our Practicum, Internship, and Postdoctoral Fellowship programs. My contributions to our students have largely transitioned to be more indirect through training and mentorship of our psychologists in training. We have former trainees who are scattered across the country in different types of settings including academia, university counseling, community mental health and private practice. The contributions of the graduates of our training programs to the psychology and mental health professions, and those they serve, are a significant source of pride for my colleagues and me.

Office location: Main CAPS Building