Kevin R. Criswell

Dr. Kevin R. Criswell is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Washington University. His research focuses on psycho-oncology, clinical adult health psychology, and the academic and psychosocial experiences of students with chronic illnesses. He holds expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and has clinical training in behavioral interventions across primary care settings, including cancer treatment clinics. Current research explores how students with chronic conditions navigate higher education compared to peers without such diagnoses.

Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (details not specified in text).

Research Interests: Explores psychological adaptations to chronic illnesses, particularly cancer survivorship, and how these impact academic performance and mental health in university settings. Uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address behavioral health challenges in clinical contexts.

Publications: No specific articles listed in provided text.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising/Grants: No details provided on student advisement or grant involvement. Active in clinical training across diverse healthcare environments including teaching hospitals and VAMCs.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with EWU’s Psychology Department and Bellevue College campus facilities, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.