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    Alex Colbow headshot

    Alexander J. Colbow, Ph.D.

    Assessment & Evaluation Coordinator
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    acolbow@kent.edu

    Alex is a licensed psychologist with expertise in various areas of behavioral health. He joined CAPS in 2017 as a 39-week clinician and currently serves as the Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator, where he manages testing services, outcome measurement, and departmental evaluation efforts. In addition to providing individual counseling to students, Alex is involved in group therapy, outreach, workshops, supervision, and psychological testing services. He has previously worked in private practice, as well as in several universities, community mental health settings, and hospital systems. 

    Education:

    B.A., Psychology & Sociology, University of Akron 2007
    M.A., Counseling Psychology, Boston College 2010
    Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa 2017

    American Psychological Association Accredited Internship, Purdue University 2017 

    Clinical Specialties:

    • Anxiety disorders
    • Depression
    • Psychological assessment and testing
    • Relationship/Family Difficulties
    • LGBTQ+/multicultural issues
    • Non-traditional students
    • Identity development and life transitions
    • Grief
    • Mindfulness-based treatments
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
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