Augusta University
Dr. Christopher F. Drescher is an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Augusta University and a licensed psychologist in the state of Georgia. He completed his doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship through the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Augusta University. He received his PhD and MA in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi and his BA in psychology from West Virginia University. Clinically, Dr. Drescher specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and young adults. He directs the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Adolescent Skills Group, and frequently implements DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for mood and anxiety disorders. He also serves as a mental health consultant for the Augusta University Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center. He is the Component Director for the Holistic Patient Care component of the pre-clerkship curriculum for medical students. He is the training director for the Child Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship. He is the Training Director for the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University/Charlie Norwood VAMC Psychology Internship. His publications span a range of topics; current research interests include positive youth development, LGBTQ mental health, DBT, and ACT with CF.
DG19--What are We Doing Right? Positive Development, Resiliency, & Wellbeing
Friday, November 3, 2023
7:15 AM – 9:15 AM MST