Astrid Carrington

Dr. Astrid Carrington is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor in the State of Texas and is an AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. A clinician since 2010 and a counselor educator since 2016, Dr. Carrington co-owns a group practice in Austin, Texas where she helps kids, individuals, and families while serving as a Contributing Faculty Member at Walden University. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and MS in Human Services: Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Capella University’s CACREP programs. Her area of research focuses on the intersectionality of women and transgender mental health by uplifting their own voices. As Chair-Elect of the Queer and Trans Advocacy Network of the AAMFT, she is currently serving as an editor for a national release of gender affirming care guidelines for clinicians.

Education

PhD, Capella University

MS, Capella University

BA, Howard Payne University

Certificate, Cornell University

Public Service

Queer and Trans Advocacy Network, Committee Member -

Awards / Honors

American Counseling Association's 2011 National Ethics Competition for Doctoral Students - 2nd Place, American Counseling Association, 2011

Publications

Carrington, A., Carrington, A. Working with Transgender Adults.

Carrington, A. (2023). Constructionism.

Presentations

Carrington, A. (2010). More than Externalization: An Outcome-Oriented Study Proposal.

Carrington, A. (2010). Online Counseling Education.

Carrington, A. (2018). Social Media, Gaming, and Internet Safety. Catholic Schools Diocese of Austin

Carrington, A. (2019). Cyberbullying. St. Edward’s University

Carrington, A. (2024). QTAN Present and Future. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy