Kurt Crandall

Kurt Crandall, Ph.D., is a Assistant Professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University, specifically within the College of Humanities and Sciences and the Clinical Psychology department. He holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas (2002) and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia.

Education & Training:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Kansas (2002)
• Internship at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington DC in psychiatric triage and chronic pain counseling
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in couples and family therapy at a Chicago community mental health center

Research & Clinical Interests: Dr. Crandall's work bridges health psychology and positive psychology, focusing on how constructs like hope, optimism, and forgiveness influence physical and emotional health. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults, with expertise in treating mood and anxiety disorders, managing chronic illnesses, stress management, and couples counseling.

Teaching: He teaches core undergraduate courses including Introduction to the Helping Relationship and Psychology of the Abnormal, reflecting his commitment to clinical training and education.

Professional Affiliation: Based in the Bird House at 820 W. Franklin St., Room 107, Dr. Crandall contributes to VCU's mission to integrate behavioral health services into primary care and address unmet mental health needs in Richmond's safety net clinics.