Dr. Alec Eshelman

Education

Ph.D. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (2016)

B.A. Calvin College (2008)

Teaching

• 1130 General Psychology
• 2030 Positive Psychology
• 3960 Behavioral Research I
• 3970 Behavioral Research II
• 4430 Psychopathology
• 4930 Techniques of Counseling
• 4940 Advanced Techniques of Counseling

Professional Interests

Broadly, my research focuses on vocational psychology. I am especially interested Psychology of Working perspectives and am passionate about better understanding the ways in which social stratification impacts work experiences across the life span. My hope is to enable a greater number of individuals to engage in decent work that satisfies a wide range of needs.

I am also a licensed clinical psychologist and enjoy working with clients presenting with interpersonal difficulties, substance use concerns, mood and anxiety concerns, and trauma histories. I work from a theoretically integrative framework that draws from person-centered, emotion-focused, interpersonal, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) perspectives. I also strongly believe in the importance of systemic factors and incorporate feminist and multicultural perspectives into my work as well.

Other Interests

• Woodworking and leatherworking
• Spending time with my partner and our two children
• Enjoying nature
• Cycling