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Andrew Beer is an Adjunct Professor in the Marriage and Family Therapy program at Mount Mercy University. He maintains clinical practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Ascent Therapy Group (Marion, IA) and provides play therapy supervision statewide. Education includes:
- PhD in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations (Couple and Family Therapy) - University of Iowa (2018)
- MA in Marriage and Family Therapy - Mount Mercy University (2012)
- BA in Psychology - Mount Mercy University (2010)
Research focuses on therapeutic interventions for diverse populations including military families and LGBTQ+ individuals through family systems approaches and play therapy techniques. His publications examine cost-efficacy of family interventions in mental healthcare systems.
Credentials and honors include AAMFT Approved Supervisor status, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor certification, and elected membership on the Iowa Board for Play Therapy. Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Introduction to Psychology, Play Therapy and Family Therapy, and Expanded Family Lifecycles.
Professional activities include clinical supervision through Tanager Place and leadership in advancing play therapy standards across Iowa.
