Christian Courson, PhD

integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

402-559-0421 | Email

Professional Summary

Christian Courson, PhD is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the Autism Diagnostic Clinic in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).

Dr. Courson received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2015. He then pursued his graduate training at the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Mississippi where he received his Masters (MA) and Doctorate (PhD). He completed an APPIC approved internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders where he worked in the Early Intervention Program and the Autism Diagnostic Clinic. As part of his training, Dr. Courson has worked in private practices, assessment clinics, public schools, and residential facilities for adults with developmental disabilities.

Dr. Courson’s clinical work includes the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, parent training, and the treatment of common disorders seen in adolescents with ASD using cognitive behavioral treatments (e.g., ACT, CBT).

His newest project involves the provision of comprehensive sexual education services (e.g., personal sexual health, relationship health, consent) to teenagers with an ASD diagnosis in small group settings.

Specialty Certifications

• Licensed Psychologist (Nebraska) – 1132

Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Mississippi – University, MS, 2022
• MA in Psychology, University of Mississippi – University, MS, 2020
• BA in Psychology, University of Mississippi – University, MS, 2015
  • Minors: English and Biology

Teaching

• Introduction to Psychology
• Psychopathology: Integrative Approaches
• Cognitive Psychology (teaching assistant)

Research Interests and Projects

• Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Response to Intervention and Program Evaluation
• Sexual Education in Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Professional Affiliations

• American Psychological Association