Hannah Clark

Dr. Hannah Clark serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Brandeis University, where she works as a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in family dynamics affected by adversity. Her work focuses on identifying transdiagnostic processes linking early life challenges to long-term psychopathology.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Psychology from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• M.S. in Psychology from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
• B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College

Research Interests: Dr. Clark's primary focus centers on Early Adversity and Mechanisms of Risk and Resilience, examining how childhood trauma impacts lifelong mental health outcomes. Her work integrates Family Trauma analysis with clinical studies of Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence, while investigating diagnostic frameworks for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. She aims to develop targeted interventions by mapping transdiagnostic pathways across these interconnected domains.

Contact: Email hannahclark@brandeis.edu | Office: Lemberg Hall, Room 105 | Phone: +1 (781) 736-3280