Brandon Awbrey

Dr. Brandon Awbrey serves as the Department Head of Psychology and Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Howard Payne University (HSU), located within the Cynthia Ann Parker College of Liberal Arts. He joined the HSU faculty in 2015 as an Instructor and has since held leadership roles. Prior to this, he worked for 13 years as a counselor and adjunct instructor at South Plains College.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Family Studies, Texas Tech University (2000)
• Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Texas Tech University (2003)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education, Texas Tech University (2016)

Research Focus: Dr. Awbrey’s work emphasizes technology integration in counseling practices, anxiety management, developmental transitions in emerging adulthood, academic success strategies, and relational dynamics in mate selection and early marriages. He maintains licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

Awards/Professional Affiliations: Active member of the Texas Counseling Association; served as 2015 President of the Texas College Counseling Association. His clinical experience includes counseling juveniles, domestic violence victims, and children affected by family violence.

Additional Experience: Prior to academia, he held roles in community counseling and adjunct teaching. No specific grants or labs are highlighted in the provided information.