Allison Jane Ouimet

Allison Jane Ouimet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University. Her research focuses on cognitive mechanisms underlying anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve treatment outcomes.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Concordia University (2014)
• M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, The University of Western Ontario (2007)
• B.A. (Honours) in Psychology, Concordia University (2004)

Her research interests lie at the intersection of cognition and psychopathology, particularly examining attentional bias, dual-systems models of cognition (automatic vs. controlled processing), and emotion regulation in anxiety. She investigates how cognitive biases contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders and how such insights can refine therapeutic interventions like CBT.

The most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on anxiety, emotion regulation, cognitive models, and sexual health. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks such as the Reflective-Impulsive Model with clinical practice, while also exploring applications in youth mental health, phobias, and trichotillomania. There is a strong emphasis on both implicit and explicit cognitive processes across diverse populations.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, her publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic books indicates active scholarly engagement.

Allison Ouimet has contributed to research mentoring through co-authorship with junior researchers (denoted by asterisks), suggesting involvement in student supervision, though formal advisees are not explicitly listed. Her work appears to be supported by academic research structures, though specific grants are not mentioned. She has contributed to edited volumes on anxiety and phobias, indicating recognition in her field.

She is actively involved in research related to mental health, cognition, and behavior, with thematic clusters in anxiety disorders, emotion regulation, cognitive biases, and sexual health across developmental stages.