Christopher Drescher

Dr. Christopher Drescher is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, specializing in clinical psychology within the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior. He serves as Training Director for the Psychology Internship at Augusta University/Charlie Norwood VAMC and directs the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Adolescent Skills Group. His clinical work integrates DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for mood and anxiety disorders.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi (2015)
• MA in Psychology, University of Mississippi (2011)
• BA in Psychology, West Virginia University (2009)

Dr. Drescher's research spans positive youth development, LGBTQ mental health, and behavioral therapies. His recent publications highlight ACT for chronic illness, mental health access disparities, and minority stress impacts. He focuses on telehealth delivery systems and social determinants of health in underserved populations.

Notable awards include the Educational Excellence Award (2022) and John & Lillian Wolfe Graduate Award (2012). He chairs the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Education Committee and serves on Augusta University's Pre-Clerkship Committee. His work bridges clinical practice, medical education, and public health advocacy.