معرفی
Dr. Alicia MacDougall is an Affiliate Faculty member in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, where she serves as an instructor and clinical supervisor. She holds board certification in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychology and maintains an active private practice specializing in child/adolescent psychiatry, severe mental illness, trauma, and perinatal mental health. Her professional leadership includes roles as Academy Coordinator for the American Board and Academy of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychology and Co-Chair of APA Division 39's Early Career Committee.
Education
- PsyD, Antioch University New England (2021)
- MS, Antioch University New England (2019)
- BA, Albertus Magnus College (2014)
Research Focus
Dr. MacDougall's scholarly work bridges clinical practice and research, with primary interests in psychoanalytic dream interpretation, trauma-informed care across developmental stages, and supervision methodologies. Her research portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on psychobiological mechanisms underlying addiction, stress pathophysiology, and the intersection of psychological and medical conditions. Clinical applications extend to NICU family support, perinatal interventions, and treatment-resistant psychiatric presentations.
Research Publications
Her co-authored publications reveal consistent focus on stress biomarkers in addiction psychiatry, particularly examining HPA axis dysregulation, cytokine profiles, and autonomic responses in alcohol use disorders. Recent work integrates depression comorbidity models with psychophysiological measurements to predict relapse vulnerability and treatment outcomes.
Honors and Leadership
- APA Division 39 Leadership Development Fellow (2020)
Professional Activities
She provides extensive clinical supervision across training levels and has developed specialized programs including fetal surgery psychological support frameworks. National leadership includes positions within the American Board and Academy of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychology and APA Division 39 committees focused on early career development and supervisory practices.
