Jetlexis Carlos, PhD
Education
- BA, Psychology, City College of New York
- MS, Marriage and Family Therapy, Iona College
- PhD, Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
Research Interest
Dr. Carlos’s clinical and research interests incorporate Bowen family systems theory concepts with couples counseling, marital conflict, and parenting. Her doctoral dissertation explored the lived experiences of marriage and family therapists who work with high-conflict couples. She shares a passion for utilizing her knowledge of family systems theory and applying it in the therapy room, the community, and within organizations.
Selected Publications
- Carlos, J. (2022, October). Panelist. Co-Therapy workshop. Northwestern University, St. Evanson, IL.
- Carlos, J. (2022, October) Triangles in high conflict: Understanding the significance of triangles when working with high-conflict couples. Presenter. The Western Pennsylvania Family Center Fall Conference and Symposium. Pittsburgh, PA.
- Carlos, J. (2022). A Phenomenological Exploration: Experiences of Marriage and Family Therapists Working with High Conflict Couples Analyzed from a Bowen Family Systems Lens. (doctoral dissertation). Nova Southeastern University.
- Carlos, J. (2019, June). Show me the money! Financial Genograms with Couples. Poster session presenter. 41st Annual Conference of American Family Therapy Academy, Oakland, CA.
- Carlos, J. & Saunders, A.A. (2019, February). Family Therapy goes Digital: Integrating Hybrid Digital Teaching Into A Family Therapy Course. Discussion Presenter. Going Digital Deeply Digital: Promises & Challenges of the Digital Curriculum in Higher Education Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Saunders, A. & Carlos, J. (2019). Family Therapy Goes Digital: Integrating Hybrid Digital Teaching into a Family Therapy Course. Digital Journal, 16(2).
- Carlos, J. (2018). The what, where, how, and why: A review of being ethnographic: A guide to the theory and practice of ethnography. The Qualitative Report, 23(4), 1013-1015. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol23/iss4/20
Professional Involvement
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- Florida Family Therapy Alliance
- Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education