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Dr. Amy L. Demyan is a Professor of Psychology at the University of La Verne's Cástulo de la Rocha College of Health and Community Well-Being. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Ohio University (Athens), an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the same institution, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) emphasis from Santa Clara University. As a licensed psychologist and registered yoga instructor, her work bridges clinical practice, mindfulness, and public health advocacy.
Her research focuses on health psychology, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based interventions, and the intersection of chronic pain management with behavioral medicine. Notable contributions include studies on yoga’s impact on trauma symptoms, self-compassion’s role in academic performance, and telemedicine applications in chronic pain therapy. Dr. Demyan also emphasizes addressing health disparities among underserved populations through culturally competent care models.
Her recent articles (2020–2023) explore topics such as long-COVID’s neurophysiological effects, stigma reduction in chronic pain treatment, and integrative pain management strategies. She maintains active involvement in MFT training programs and has pioneered mass-media campaigns to destigmatize psychological help-seeking behaviors.
Dr. Demyan’s professional roles include core masters’ faculty designation and collaboration with institutions like California State University, Long Beach (APA-accredited internship site). Her work spans academic leadership, clinical innovation, and community outreach.
