Short Bio
Evelyn Hunter, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist and an Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology at Auburn University. Dr. Hunter’s research investigates the impact of multicultural and diversity characteristics on mental health and behavioral constructs, including health disparities in mental and physical wellness constructs (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis) and the development of psychology trainee competencies. Dr. Hunter is the current Chair of the American Psychological Association Ethics Committee and works extensively with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) as a an NMSS Partner in MS Care and member of the Southeast Healthcare Provider Council.
Professional Experience
2013: Doctor of Philosophy, Auburn University (APA-Accredited), Auburn, Alabama Major: Counseling Psychology
Internship (APA-Accredited): Georgia Institute of Technology Counseling Center Track: General Psychotherapy; Primary Rotation: Multicultural Counseling Minor Rotation: Alcohol and Other Drug
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Health Psychology; North Main Counseling & Wellness/Premier Neurology
2006: Bachelor of Arts, Emory University, Atlanta, GA Major: Psychology
Licenses:
2014 - Present Licensed Psychologist, State of Alabama #1964
Engagement
Dr. Hunter’s outreach involves the application of mental health expertise to patients impacted by Multiple Sclerosis and other autoimmune conditions within the local region (Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia), as well as their care partners, service providers, and neurologists.
Alabama is among those states with the fewest mental health providers and the lowest provider-to-resident ratio of any state.
In 2015, Alabama ranked 49th in terms of access to mental health services. As such, individuals with chronic illness (such as Multiple Sclerosis) are less likely to have access to qualified psychoeducation and mental health services than their counterparts in other states/regions.
