Wendy D'Andrea

Wendy D'Andrea is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at The New School, specializing in trauma research and clinical practice. She leads the Trauma and Affective Psychophysiology Lab, investigating differences between acute and chronic trauma, focusing on physiological responses (e.g., heart rate, skin conductance) and therapeutic interventions. Her work emphasizes attentional and cognitive processes in trauma survivors and the physiological signatures distinguishing trauma types.

• PhD: University of Michigan (2008)

Her research interests include psychophysiological measures of trauma, dissociation, PTSD, and interventions like yoga and sports-based therapies. She teaches courses on trauma research, clinical externships, and psychological trauma.

Publications span neural correlates of trauma, dissociation, and interventions for trauma-exposed populations. She has developed trauma-informed programs for children and adults, emphasizing community-based and sports-oriented approaches.

Her current and future courses include Psychological Trauma (LPSY 3503) and Clinical Externship Seminar (GPSY 7009).