John Schell, Ph.D.

Dr. Schell is a licensed psychologist and the Interim Director of CAPS.  He has extensive experience in college mental health and has spent his career working at Kent State University.  In addition to providing clinical services and offering leadership to the department, he oversees psychological testing and assessment, clinical training, supervision of interns and externs, and social media and website development.  Beyond his role with CAPS, Dr. Schell is also a part-time Adjunct Professor on the graduate faculty in the Department of Psychological Sciences and is part of a local group practice in a neighboring community.  

Education:

B.A., Psychology, Northwestern University 1988
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Kent State University 1998
Predoctoral Internship, Clinical Psychology, Yale School of Medicine 1998
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology, Yale University 2000

Clinical Specialties:

• Depression
• Anxiety and OCD
• Relationship Difficulties
• Identity Development and Life Transitions
• Trauma
• ADHD
• Substance Use Concerns