James Upright, Ph.D.
Clinic Director and University Practicum Supervisor,
College of Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3363
Email: upright@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor South 1410.22
Biography
James Upright, Ph.D., is the director of the Psychological Services Clinic at the
University of Houston-Clear Lake. He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from
North Carolina State University and doctoral degree in school psychology from Louisiana
State University. His graduate research examined strategies to promote and maintain
the implementation of positive behavioral interventions and supports. He completed
his pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at Cypress Fairbanks Independent
School District and practiced as a full-time school psychologist. His professional
experiences include psychological assessments and evaluations for special education
services, counseling with children and adolescents, consultation with school staff
and parents, and parent training (e.g., Incredible Years Autism Spectrum & Language
Delays Parenting Program). Outside the clinic, James can often be found running or
bike riding.
Curriculum Vitae