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Kyle R Stephenson, PhD
Associate Professor
School of Psychology
Phone: 513-745-3436
Email: stephensonk1@xavier.edu

Kyle (he/him/his) is an associate professor of psychology at Xavier University and director of the Sexuality and Relationships Lab. He is engaged in research attempting to answer multiple questions about intimate relationships. For example, how do we define sexual well-being and how can scientists accurately measure it? What are the mechanisms through which sexual experiences impact our relationships and overall quality of life? How can psychologists most effectively treat sexual dysfunction, relational distress, and anxiety, especially given that they often occur simultaneously?

 

Kyle teaches a variety of courses in the school of psychology. Recent courses include undergraduate and graduate Research Methods in Psychology, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. 

 

Kyle also maintains a small private practice where he specializes in couples and individual therapy for relational distress, anxiety disorders, and sexual dysfunction using empirically-supported cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions.

 

 

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EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sexual Dysfunction and Well-Being

 

2008-2014

The University of Texas at Austin

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Emphasis in Applied Statistical Modeling

Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Individuals and Couples

 

Anxiety Disorders Including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

2013-2014

Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System

Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology

2003-2007

Santa Clara University

BS in Psychology

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