Jude Austin

Dr. Jude Austin is an Associate Professor and IRB Chairperson at the Mayborn College of Health Sciences, University of Mary Hardin Baylor. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Wyoming, alongside professional licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). His research focuses on enhancing therapeutic presence in counselor education through pedagogical innovation, and he co-authored three key books on counseling practice and education. He maintains a private practice in Temple, Texas, specializing in individual, couple, and family therapy.

• Roles: Clinical Coordinator in Professional Counseling Program
• Education: B.S. in Psychology/Exercise Sports Science (UMHB), M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (UMHB), Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (UWYO)

Research interests include counselor pedagogy, psychophysiological aspects of therapeutic presence, ethical decision-making influenced by values, and validation of assessment tools like the Family Adjustment Measure (FAM). He presented at the 2021 American Counseling Association Conference as a keynote speaker.