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Dr. Andre Watson, Psy.D. PLY

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    Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Andre Watson joined the Swarthmore staff as a licensed clinical psychologist in September of 2024.

In his new role at Swarthmore, Watson provides direct clinical services to student-athletes, with some services provided to the broader student population. The position includes outreach programming, consultation, and professional training to student athletes, coaches, and staff on topics central to mental health needs including NCAA and best practice guidelines.

Watson has served in private practice in the Philadelphia area since 2001. During his career, he has conducted individual, group, family, and couples psychotherapy to a diverse and underserved population. Watson has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults with all sorts of difficulties in relationships, home life, schools, and communities. 

Over the past several years, Watson has specialized in treating medical and graduate students at Temple University and at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In those roles, Watson focused on helping students succeed in the classroom, meet academic goals and achieve life pursuits. 

While at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Watson served as the Assistant Director of Counseling. Watson acted as a consultant for deans on the best way to help their most vulnerable students, while facilitating groups to assist students with performance anxiety, impostor syndrome, burnout, and other psychological conditions common in medical students.

Before beginning his professional career, Watson participated as a student-athlete while earning his Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Africana Studies and Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Watson is a former paralympic athlete and represented the United States in the 2008 Paralympics in judo at Beijing, China. He has since coached other athletes, while serving as a role model among disabled athletes. Watson has experience with motivational speaking, teaching, and facilitating focus groups among athletes.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998, Watson furthered his education at nearby Widener University. Watson earned his Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2002, while achieving his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology in 2004.