August Stockwell

August Stockwell, PhD, BCBA-D is an Adjunct Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Chicago campus. They also serve as the Associate Director of Research and founded Upswing Advocates, a nonprofit promoting LGBTQIA support through trainings and research. Their work bridges behavioral psychology, gender studies, and sexual health.

• Education: Bachelor of Social Work (University of Missouri, 2004), Master in Clinical Psychology with ABA specialization (The Chicago School, 2008), PhD in Applied Behavior Analysis (The Chicago School, 2011).

Stockwell's research focuses on gender identity, sexual behavior, and mindfulness in clinical contexts. They employ applied behavior analysis to develop affirming interventions and explore neurodiverse client needs.

Their recent publications analyze

• gender-affirming clinical tools
• LGBTQIA inclusivity in therapy
• implicit biases in sexual practices
• behavioral impacts of mindfulness

, emphasizing accessibility and individualized approaches.

Professional skills include expertise in

• ABA
• gender/sexuality research
• training program design
• neurodiverse advocacy

.