Charles A. Waehler
Ph.D. Northwestern University


Associate Professor: Counseling Psychology


Contact Information

Office: Arts and Science Building, room 354
Phone: (330) 972-6701
Email: cwaehle@uakron.edu



Dr. Waehler received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in 1989. His orientation in psychodynamic personality theory becomes applied in his research and teaching in personality assessment, psychodiagnostics, the counseling process, and adult development. He typically teaches projective testing, psychodiagnostics, and supervises the advanced psychotherapy practicum. Results of his research are found in journals such as Journal of Personality Assessment, Journal of Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, The Counseling Psychologist, and the Journal of Counseling and Development.


Recent Publications

Waehler, C. (in press). Me You Us: A model for understanding and intervening with couples. In Hecker, L.L., & Sori, C. F. (Eds.) The Therapist's notebook III: More homework, handouts, and activities for use in psychotherapy. New York: Haworth Press.

Gnizak, E. M. & Waehler, C. A. (2006). An Empirical Investigation of Creativity and Musical Experience. Psychology of Music, 307-321.

Oliver, K.E. , & Waehler, C. A. (2005). Investigating the Validity of Holland's (1959, 1997) RIASEC Typology Among Native Hawaiians. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 448-452.

Harari, M. J., Waehler, C. A., & Rogers, J.R. (2005). An Empirical Investigation of a Theoretically-Based Measure of Perceived Wellness. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52, 93-103.

Wampold, B. E., Lichtenberg, J.W., & Waehler, C. A. (2005). A Broader Perspective: Counseling Psychology’s Emphasis on Evidence. Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 35, 27-38.

Callahan, K. L., Hilsenroth, M.J., Yonai, T., & Waehler, C.A. (2005). Longitudinal Stress Responses to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks in a New York Metropolitan College Sample. Stress, Trauma, and Crisis, 8, 45-60.

Kessler, L. E. & Waehler, C. A. (2005). Addressing Multiple Relationships Between Clients and Therapists in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 66-72.


Dr. Waehler's Vita



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