Biography

Crystal L. Austin, PhD, LP, is an assistant professor of instruction in the Temple University College of Education and Human Development. She earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Albany and is a licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Dr. Austin’s clinical and research interests include exploration of intersecting identities, biracial identity experiences, and racism-related traumatic stress. She has developed and facilitated trainings for diverse professionals (e.g., educators, health professionals) about oppression-based trauma and trauma-conscious practice, and has been involved in research and evaluation of trauma-informed intervention. Prior to her time at Temple, Crystal worked in university and community mental health settings in a variety of roles, including intervention, assessment, outreach and supervision. In teaching, research, and practice, Dr. Austin strives to approach student, participant, and client care holistically and in a way that exercises cultural humility, curiosity, and respect.

Research Interests

  • Counseling
  • Qualitative Research
  • Race

Courses Taught

Level

Number

CPSY 5492

Name

Theories of Counseling Psychology

Level

Graduate

Number

CPSY 5526

Name

Multicultural Counseling

Level

Graduate

Number

CPSY 9085

Name

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Level

Graduate

Number

CPSY 9185

Name

Master's Internship in Counseling Psychology

Level

Graduate

Number

CPSY 9387

Name

Practicum in Counseling Psychology I & II

Level

Graduate

Number

Name

Level

CPSY 5492

Theories of Counseling Psychology

Graduate

CPSY 5526

Multicultural Counseling

Graduate

CPSY 9085

Advanced Counseling Techniques

Graduate

CPSY 9185

Master's Internship in Counseling Psychology

Graduate

CPSY 9387

Practicum in Counseling Psychology I & II

Graduate