Elana Gordis

Elana Gordis serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York, with a dual affiliation at the Psychological Services Center. Her office is located in Social Sciences 381, and she maintains direct contact via phone (518-442-4820) and email (egordis@albany.edu).

Her research program rigorously examines how exposure to interpersonal violence disrupts emotional regulation and behavioral patterns, with specialized focus on physiological stress-response mechanisms as mediating pathways. This work bridges clinical psychology, trauma neuroscience, and behavioral health, emphasizing biopsychosocial models of violence impact.

Professor Gordis actively involves graduate students in her laboratory investigations of violence exposure consequences, fostering hands-on research mentorship. Her institutional role within the Psychological Services Center supports clinical training initiatives and community mental health services, extending her academic contributions into practical therapeutic applications.