Faculty
George Fox PsyD professors are mentors who provide guidance throughout the entire program. Faculty members get to know you and your interests and talents. Most importantly, they are available to help you develop professionally, personally and spiritually.
The atmosphere in the department office says it all: a sense of camaraderie, dedication and excitement is palpable in a place where faculty and students interact closely, as colleagues and as friends.
Faculty
Rodger K. Bufford, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Specialties & Research Areas:
- Christian Faith Integration
- The Experience of Grace
- International Trauma
Bill Buhrow, PsyD
Dean of Student Services
Director, Health and Counseling Services
Licensed Psychologist
Specialties & Research Areas:
- College Student Mental Health
- Integration
- Marriage
- Trauma
Scott Burkhart, PsyD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Neuropsychology
- Sports neuropsychology
- Sports psychology
Leihua Edstrom, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Psychological assessment
- Research methodology
- Lifespan psychology
- Marriage enrichment for military couples
Carilyn Ellis, PsyD
Director, Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Director of Clinical Training
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Integrated primary care
- Community health
Greg Fischer, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Couples therapy
- Sex addiction
- Family systems
Nahanni Freeman, PhD
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Integration of Christian faith with psychological science
- Neuropsychological assessment
Elliott Lawless, PsyD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Jungian theory and psychotherapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Self-analysis
- Dream work
Kenneth Logan, PsyD
Director of Integration
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas
- Trauma Treatment
- Christian Faith Integration
Courage Mudzongo, PhD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Human development
- Adolescent homelessness prevention
- Adolescent sexual and reproductive behavior
- Child protection
Amber Nelson, PsyD
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Winston Seegobin, PsyD
Professor of Psychology
Specialties & Research Areas:
- Multicultural Studies
- International Technique
- Christian Faith Integration
Ryan Thompson, PsyD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Director, Behavioral Health Center
Specialties and Research Areas:
- Psychological assessment for children and adults
- Parent-child interaction therapy