Kathleen Palm Reed

Kathleen Palm Reed is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Clark University. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno (2004), and completed postdoctoral training at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School. Her research focuses on trauma, substance use disorders, and violence prevention, emphasizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and emotion regulation. She has authored numerous articles on topics such as PTSD, intimate partner violence, and adolescent substance use.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno, 2004
• M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Minnesota State University, 1998
• B.S. in Psychology, James Madison University, 1996

Research Interests: Dr. Palm Reed examines trauma recovery, substance use interventions, and prevention strategies for violence. Her work integrates ACT principles to address emotion regulation deficits in high-risk populations. Recent studies explore the impact of socioeconomic stress on trauma survivors and the role of stigma in treatment-seeking behaviors.

Grants & Awards:

• Department of Justice Grant (2013–2016): 'Building Coalitions to Foster Change on College Campuses' focused on violence prevention programs.

Grants & Advising: Her grants support multilevel violence prevention initiatives. She collaborates with colleagues on bystander intervention programs and studies the efficacy of ACT-based therapies. Her work bridges clinical practice and community outreach, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for marginalized populations.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams addressing trauma, substance use, and violence at Clark University and affiliated institutions. Collaborations include the Warren Alpert Medical School and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.