Jack Howard

About Jack Howard

I am a licensed counseling and sport psychologist with knowledge, skills, and experience in various professional settings. I have worked in four NCAA Division I athletic departments, which has sharpened my skills as a clinician, leader, and multidisciplinary team member. I am also a co-owner of a virtual private practice, Sun Belt Psychology, PLLC. At SBP, I provide services in applied sport psychology and individual therapy, leveraging technology to reach clients across the country. I am committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based interventions that empower individuals to thrive both inside and outside the athletic environment.Beyond clinical practice, I am deeply invested in advancing the fields of counseling and sport psychology through research initiatives, professional organization involvement, and supervision of the next generation of sport psychologists. My future endeavors include exploring the intersection of parenting, sport socialization, positive psychology, and athletic performance, and improving supervisory dynamics and DEI initiatives within the sport psychology realm and beyond.

Experience

1. Counseling and Sport Psychologist

   Auburn Athletics Department

   Aug 2022 — Present · Auburn, AL, US

   Provide psychological services to student-athletes that include, but are not limited to, individual therapy, group therapy, emergency/crisis intervention, psychological assessment, treatment planning, diagnosis, and consultation.Provide applied sport psychology services related to athletic performance improvement of student-athletes including services focused on individual mental skills training, team building, communication, leadership, and injury rehabilitation.Document, report, and maintain confidential records and information in compliance with all applicable laws and professional ethical standards.Plan, develop, and present educational seminars, outreach presentations, and workshops related to mental health to Athletic Department student-athletes and staff.Consult with Sports Medicine staff (team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports dietitians) on mental health and wellness of student-athletes.Clinically supervise (annually) a doctoral psychology intern (sport psychology track) as a part of the APA-accredited Auburn Student Counseling and Psychological Services doctoral internship.Comply with applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern (SEC) regulations and best practices in the performance of job duties.

Education

• Spring Hill College

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  2011 — 2015

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Counseling Psychology

  2017 — 2021

• Auburn University

  Kinesiology and Exercise Science

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Master of Science - MS, Counseling Psychology

  2015 — 2017