Kia Karin Asberg

Kia Karin Asberg is Associate Professor and Department Head of Psychology at Western Carolina University's College of Education and Allied Professions. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Central Florida and completed pre-doctoral internship at Yale University School of Medicine (2007-08).

Her research examines stress and resilience following trauma, particularly child maltreatment and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Current projects investigate psychosocial adjustment among justice-involved women and substance use in contexts of interpersonal violence, with focus on improving services for survivors.

Asberg teaches undergraduate Abnormal Psychology and Senior Seminar, plus graduate-level directed study and thesis courses. She will accept new graduate students for Fall 2024 admission cycles.