Dr. Eckart Werther

Associate Professor

Office: Magnolia Hall Room 118
Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences

Phone: (678) 466-4891

Biography

Dr. Werther is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology. Prior to his time in academia, Dr. Werther worked in a variety of applied clinical and educational settings. He earned a Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) from the University of North Alabama, a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) from Alabama A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. Dr. Werther is Licensed as a Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia.

Education

Ph D, Counseling Psychology, The University of Georgia, 2012

MS, (MSW) Social Work, Alabama A&M University, 2006

BS, (BSW) Social Work, University of North Alabama, 2001

Intellectual Contributions

J. Fuentes, E. Werther, C. Mora-Ozuna, G. Flores, E. A. Delgado-Romero, Enséñame a volar: Supervisión y mentoría of bilingual trainees., American Psychological Association – 2026

E. Werther, B. O. Rojas-Araúz, R. Atilano, Somos Fuertes Pero También Sufrimos (We Are Strong but We Also Suffer): La Salud Mental de Hombres Latino (The Mental Health of Latino Men), IGI Global – 2023

Service to the University & University System of Georgia

College, Arts and Sciences- Creative Activities & Scholarship Enrichment Committee (C.A.S.E.), Committee Member – 2025 to 2027

College, Arts and Sciences- Promotion & Tenure (Associate) Committee, Committee Member – 2024 to 2026

Service to the Profession

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Latina/o Psychology, National – Fall 2013 to Spring 2024

Teaching Interest

- Foundational courses (Intro to Psychology)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Ethics
- Human Services

Research Interest

- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Men's mental health
- Applied ethics
- Mentorship
- Graduate school preparation