B.S. Family Social Science, University of Minnesota
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Northwestern University
Connor Callahan (he/him) is a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Family Studies specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. His research interest focuses on how LGBTQ young people develop their identity and how family and school environments can serve as supports or barriers to this development.
Connor completed his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He has worked in academic, agency, and group practice settings, including completing the postgraduate fellowship in treating adolescent depression and anxiety at TFI.
Connor practices Integrative Systemic Therapy in his work with individuals, couples, and families. Within the IST framework, Connor utilizes interventions from several therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Young Professional Member
National Council on Family Relations, Young Professional Member
Refereed Journal Articles
Callahan, C.J., & McGuire, J.M. (2021). Sexual orientation labeling: relational processes of trans identity development, Culture, Health & Sexuality, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2021.1992014
Manuscripts Under Review
Callahan, C.J., McGuire. J.K., Chen, M., Peer, O.P., Krasovec, I., (under review) Formation of future parental or non-parental identities in transgender young people: A Qualitative Study.
Sack, J.K., Wang., Y., Callahan, C., & Horn, S. (2024). Teachers’ Harmful Behaviors Towards Students: Understanding the Role of Judgment and Observation. [submitted for publication].
Invited Works - Editor Reviewed
Dini, Z., Ibrahim, M., Callahan, C. J., (2023). Immigrant and Refugee Families: Theory and Practice. In K. M. Hertlein (Ed.) International Handbook of Couple and Family Therapy. Taylor and Francis.
McGuire, J. K., Callahan, C. J. (2023). Sexuality education LGBTQ inclusion mandates. In A. E. Goldberg (Ed.) Encylopedia of LGBTQ Studies. Sage