Christopher Corbin (MA ’18, PsyD ’22) is an adjunct faculty member teaching in the PsyD program.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Dearborn, Michigan.
What or who influenced you to study psychology?
My interest in psychology developed through a combination of my Marine Corps service and my later clinical experiences in healthcare. In the military, I saw how stress, trauma, leadership, and a sense of purpose can shape how people function. Working in healthcare then showed me how closely psychological health is connected to physical health, recovery, and quality of life. Together, those experiences motivated me to become a psychologist and help build systems of care that treat the whole person.
What are your research and/or clinical interests?
My clinical and scholarly interests include clinical health psychology, integrated behavioral healthcare, psychological and cognitive assessment, chronic illness, trauma, and the behavioral factors that influence medical outcomes. I am also interested in veteran and military mental health, neurocognitive disorders, disability evaluation, provider well-being, and improving access and quality across healthcare systems.
What appeals to you most about teaching at MSP?
What appeals to me most is the opportunity to support students as they develop their clinical judgment and professional identity. I value connecting classroom concepts with the realities of clinical practice, interdisciplinary healthcare, and leadership. It is especially meaningful to contribute to the institution that helped shape my own development as a psychologist.
What is your favorite non-academic book and why?
A book that has stayed with me is Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek. I appreciate its perspective that good leadership is rooted in trust, service, and taking responsibility for the people around you. That message connects strongly with what I learned in the Marine Corps and continues to influence how I approach leadership in healthcare and education.
What advice would you like to share with incoming or current students?
Stay curious, remain open to feedback, and give yourself permission not to have every answer immediately. Strong psychologists think critically, seek consultation, reflect honestly, and continue learning. Training will stretch you, but the difficult moments are often where the most meaningful professional growth occurs.