Dr. Emily Tyler - Executive Director Mental Health Services - Staff Directory

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Dr. Emily Tyler

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Executive Director Mental Health Services
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Bio

Dr. Emily Tyler is a licensed clinical psychologist and has specialized training in sport psychology. Dr. Emily returned to Kansas Athletics in August 2023 after earning a doctorate in counseling psychology from Springfield College and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University in Sport Psychology and Wellness Services (SPAWS).

Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Emily obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology and counseling psychology from The University of Kansas. While she was a student at KU, she played club volleyball, served as a student-manager for the men’s basketball team, and worked in KU Leads as a graduate assistant providing mentorship and leadership training to KU’s student-athletes.
Dr. Tyler’s clinical interests include (but are not limited to): adjustment/life transitions, identity/cultural development, LGBTQIA+, trauma and survivorship, men’s issues and masculinities, injury recovery, and mental performance enhancement.

Dr. Tyler uses an integrated approach to therapy, infusing multicultural, interpersonal, acceptance and commitment, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused interventions into her work. Her approach to therapy is collaborative between the therapist and athlete, where each brings their respective expertise to work together to achieve the athlete’s goals. She always keeps in mind the multicultural aspects and identities that are important to her clients and centers identity and psychosocial factors into her work. She seeks to create an affirming, safe, and open environment for the athlete to explore their concerns and find ways to cope and enhance their personal strengths.

Outside of cheering on the Jayhawks, she enjoys spending time with her Australian Cattle Dog (Curtis), spending time with friends and family, traveling, attending stand-up comedy shows, and going to concerts and sporting events.