David Lardier Jr.

David Lardier Jr., PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He specializes in behavioral health interventions, substance use prevention, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on adolescent and adult populations, refugee health, and culturally responsive approaches.

• Education: BA in Psychology (2010), Master's in Professional Counseling (2013), PhD in Human Development and Family Science (2017)
• Clinical Roles: UNM Athletics Clinic, UNM Faculty Clinic, Indian Health Services
• Research Areas: Multi-level prevention-intervention science, implementation science, and GIS-based healthcare access disparities

Dr. Lardier’s research spans substance use epidemiology, refugee mental health, urban healthcare access, and peer support systems in opioid recovery. His work integrates motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and spatial modeling to address behavioral health disparities.

Dr. Lardier’s publications highlight federal funding from NIH and SAMHSA, with recent studies on adolescent substance use patterns, refugee healthcare barriers, and GIS-driven urban health disparities. Over 100 publications underscore his contributions to behavioral health systems and transnational research methodologies.

He holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and Designated Clinical Supervisor in New Mexico, and his clinical work supports diverse populations through federal and university partnerships.