Donna Pincus

Donna Pincus is a Professor and Master’s Program Director in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in childhood anxiety disorders, stress coping mechanisms, and developmental psychopathology. Her research focuses on developing novel treatments for anxious youth and examining risk/resilience factors in child development.

Her work integrates clinical interventions with developmental science, emphasizing:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy adaptations for children
• Family communication patterns during stress
• Longitudinal assessment of child adjustment

Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on pandemic-related mental health, telehealth interventions, and measurement validation. Her research consistently addresses translational applications for clinical practice.