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Clinical Associate Professor Helen Wood is affiliated with the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont (UVM), within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her roles include graduate committee service, clinical supervision, and teaching on psychosis-related topics. She holds licenses as a psychologist in Vermont (license #048.0134976) and Pennsylvania (license #PS017555).
Education:
- D.Clin.Psy., Canterbury Christ Church University (2011)
- M.Sc., Experimental Psychology, University of Sussex (2005)
- B.A., History, Theology & Religious Studies, University of Cambridge (2002)
Her research focuses on psychosis experiences, particularly in marginalized groups, and emphasizes collaboration with lived-experience experts. Key areas include recovery-oriented psychosocial approaches, CBTp training, and improving service provision. She leads initiatives such as the North American CBTp Network’s early psychosis working group and co-chairs SMI-FATE (a joint APA/ABCT initiative). She also contributes to Vermont’s Collaborative Network Approach training and the MHTTC Rural Early Psychosis Sub-working group.
Professional activities include international provider training in CBTp, leadership in UPMC’s psychosis services (inpatient/outpatient/first-episode programs), and co-authoring publications (see linked DOCX). Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and systemic service improvement in mental health.
