Birant Akbay, M.A.

Doctoral Psychology Intern

Education

  • PhD Candidate, Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa (Anticipated 2025)
  • Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Iowa (2020)
  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Binghamton University (2011)

Theoretical Approach

Areas of Competency:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Experience with International Students
  • Identity Exploration
  • Life Transitions 
  • LGBTQ+ affirming care
  • Men’s Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sports Performance

Professional affiliations

  • American Psychological Association
    • Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology)
    • Division 47 (Society for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology)
  • Iowa Psychological Association 

Biography

I grew up in Wisconsin, New York, and Türkiye. My clinical emphasis as an intern is in sport psychology. Outside of UCS, I enjoy running, cooking, being in nature, and Polaroid photography. 

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