Kendahl M. Shortway

Dr. Kendahl M. Shortway is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the PASS Clinic at East Carolina University's Department of Psychology. Her work focuses on clinical supervision, mindfulness-based interventions, and sport psychology. She holds licensure in North Carolina and New Jersey, emphasizing culturally competent care and trauma-informed practices.

Education

• PsyD in Combined Clinical and School Psychology, Kean University
• MA in Educational Psychology, Kean University
• MS in Sport Studies-Sport Psychology, University of Tennessee
• BA in Communication Studies-Interpersonal Communication, The College of New Jersey

Research & Clinical Focus

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Clinical Sport Psychology
• Psychological responses to sexual trauma
• Cultural identity integration in therapy
• Self-compassion practices for clinicians

Professional Experience Includes roles as training coordinator at William Paterson University and private practice/counseling center work. Her articles explore pandemic mental health, athlete trauma, and cultural equity in education. She leads the PASS Clinic's clinical training programs without formally mentoring students.

Labs/Teams Active in the PASS Clinic, focusing on graduate student training in adolescent and adult populations.