Aleksandra Foxwell

Aleksandra Foxwell is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center since 2013, holding roles as Assistant Director of Clinical Training and Psychology Director of the UT Southwestern Psychotherapy Clinic. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression, suicidality, anxiety, ADHD, and related disorders across adulthood and pediatric populations. Her research focuses on suicide prevention in youth and improving CBT interventions' long-term effectiveness.

Education: Bachelor's in Psychology (Baylor University, 2002), Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology (UT Southwestern), and PhD in Clinical Psychology (UT Southwestern, with Chief Resident distinction). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Research interests emphasize clinical interventions for depression and suicidal behaviors in youth, with a focus on CBT, mobile health applications, and program development for clinical training. Her work spans topics like relapse prevention in pediatric depression, ADHD behavioral interventions, and suicide risk assessment.

Publications highlight innovations in suicide prevention (e.g., the ASAP program), mentorship programs for clinical psychology trainees, and integrative approaches to mental health in HIV-positive populations. She has contributed to understanding long-term effects of childhood cancers and refining diagnostic practices for pediatric depression.

Professional leadership includes administrative roles in UT Southwestern's clinical training programs and contributions to national discussions on adolescent mental health. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education to address critical gaps in behavioral healthcare delivery.