Dr. Peter Aston

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Peter Aston is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. His clinical focus includes treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders, particularly in high performance athletes. Aston completed his professional education at the Palo Alto University PGSP Stanford PsyD Consortium in 2020 and has significant clinical training, including an internship at the Mary Rackham Institute at the University of Michigan in 2019 and a Child Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University in 2020. Through his work, Aston integrates evidence-based practices with an understanding of the unique psychological needs of athletes, emphasizing the importance of mental health in achieving peak performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, focusing on clinical psychology and specific disorders.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.