Matthew Kridel, PhD

Dr. Kridel is an assistant professor in the department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Medical College of Georgia and a licensed psychologist in the state of Georgia. He received his bachelor’s in psychology from Gannon University, and his master’s in applied psychology and doctorate in clinical/counseling psychology from the University of South Alabama. He completed his predoctoral internship at the University of California, Irvine Counseling Center and his postdoctoral fellowship in HIV/LGBTQ health psychology at Augusta University. His professional interests include LGBTQ identity and health, sexual health and functioning, integrated care, hypnosis, effective clinical communication, and clinical education and training. In addition to providing outpatient psychotherapy, he provides psychological services in the department of Neurology, is a facilitator for case-based learning at MCG and serves on the department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.