Danielle Berke

Danielle Berke is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at Hunter College (CUNY), part of the School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in understanding psychological risks and resilience among women and gender/sexual minorities exposed to violence, with a focus on trauma-related disorders and culturally-informed interventions.

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (201?), University of Georgia
• Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies
• Doctoral Internship: National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System

Research Interests:

• Gender-based violence mechanisms and prevention
• PTSD treatment adaptations for marginalized groups
• Racial and gender intersectionality in mental health
• Gender-affirming clinical practices

Her work bridges clinical psychology, public health, and social justice, emphasizing trauma-informed care and community-led solutions.

Key Contributions:

• Developed trauma-focused interventions for LGBTQ+ populations
• Co-led the VA Boston Healthcare System's Interdisciplinary Transgender Treatment Team
• Pioneered research on stigma reduction in transgender healthcare

Clinical Experience:

• VA Boston Healthcare System (2017-2018) as Research Psychologist
• Boston University School of Medicine postdoctoral fellowship

Dr. Berke's work emphasizes translating research into actionable policies and clinical practices that address systemic inequities impacting vulnerable populations.