Erica Nason

Dr. Erica Nason is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Texas State University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico (2015) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Her research centers on trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder, with emphases on:

• Behavioral mechanisms increasing sexual trauma prevalence on college campuses
• Developing interventions to reduce sexual assault occurrence and impact
• Factors enhancing resiliency post-trauma and improving PTSD treatment outcomes

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on technology-mediated interventions, social work education innovation, and intersectional analyses of trauma responses. Research consistently integrates psychological theory with practical clinical applications.

Awards and honors include recognition for advancing trauma-informed educational practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health services.