Darin Knapp, Ph.D.

I graduated with an undergraduate degree in family studies and human development. I also earned a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. I am a licensed associate marriage and family therapist (state of Arizona). I completed my doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy in 2016. I also hold the Certified Family Life Educator credential offered by NCFR, and love teaching about family science and mental health in the classroom. 

My clinical and research specialties center on couple relationships. I have focused my clinical training in working with couples, families, and individuals who are experiencing relationship problems and mental health issues. My research has focused on relationship maintenance and upkeep, attachment in couple relationships, and cyclical couple relationships. I have also worked in diagnostic capacities and frequently worked with children and their families, including within the foster care system.

I am invested in suicide prevention work and frequently work within the University and community on suicide prevention issues. I am a certified QPR Gatekeeper Instructor (suicide prevention program) and have offered trainings to university personnel on suicide prevention.