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Kimberly Becker is Professor in the Department of Psychology at the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, University of South Carolina. She holds a BA from College of William & Mary, PhD from University of Arizona, Clinical Respecialization Certificate from University of Hawaii, completed clinical internship at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Becker directs the Becker Lab focused on extending mental health service reach and effectiveness.
Her research encompasses:
- Treatment engagement strategies for youth/families
- Clinical decision support tools development
- Workforce training through supervision/coaching
- Expanding mental health workforce capacity
- School-based intervention implementation
Dr. Becker's publications demonstrate consistent focus on mental health services research. Recent work (2023-2025) examines clinical decision-making, implementation science, school-based services during COVID-19, and cross-cultural interventions. Her articles frequently address treatment engagement barriers, workforce development, and scalable service models in diverse settings.
Her research has been supported by:
- William T. Grant Foundation
- Klingenstein Foundation
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
She trains doctoral students in evidence-based psychosocial treatments and clinical decision-making. Dr. Becker mentors students in developing research programs to improve mental health services for underserved populations. She leads the Becker Lab whose mission emphasizes equity, authentic partnerships, applied science, and paradigm-shifting approaches to children's mental health services.
