Austin Avison

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About Austin Avison

Austin J. Avison, M.A, M.S. Lecturer Clinical Psychologist (TLLP) Researcher I bridge the classroom, the clinic, and the lab to deepen understanding of why people think, feel, and act as they do. At Eastern Michigan University, I design high‑energy courses that fuse psychological theory with hands‑on clinical cases and data‑driven research, helping students turn insight into real‑world impact. Credentials M.S, Clinical Psychology – Eastern Michigan University (2024) M.A, Comparative Religion (Psychology) – Western Michigan University (2021) B.S, Political Science & Religious Studies – Grand Valley State University (2020) Clinical Focus Licensed Master’s Limited Psychologist (TLLP) specializing in comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and personality assessment across the lifespan. Experienced in multidisciplinary teams evaluating neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive functioning, and complex psychopathology. Research Interests Psychometrics | Social identity & culture | Neuropsychological assessment | Psychology of religion. Proficient in advanced statistical modeling (R) and mixed‑methods design; published work on phobias, racial trauma, and the mental‑health effects of social disenfranchisement. What Drives Me I’m passionate about translating evidence into action—empowering students with critical‑thinking skills, guiding clients toward healthier lives, and advancing scholarship that emphasizes the social contexts of mind and behavior.