Linda McGhee

Linda McGhee is an Affiliate Faculty member in the Professional Psychology Program at George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. She is a clinical psychologist, nationally recognized moderator, and mental health expert. Dr. McGhee serves as APA President-Elect of the Assessment Psychology section of Division 12 and was the Past President of the Maryland Psychological Association. She specializes in culturally sensitive testing and assessment for diverse populations and teaches assessment and diversity in GWU’s Forensic Psychology and Psy.D. programs.

• Educations: Psy.D. from George Washington University, prior legal training as an attorney.

Her research focuses on cultural competence in psychological assessment, particularly for bipolar disorder and African American populations. She co-founded the Multicultural Assessment Community, hosting annual conferences like the 2023 event. Dr. McGhee has contributed chapters to books on bipolar spectrum disorders and cultural assessment and appeared on podcasts addressing unconscious bias and advocacy.

Her work emphasizes bridging cultural gaps in mental health evaluation, with recent publications reflecting her commitment to inclusive practices.

Grants and Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed. Her advocacy and community-building efforts are central to her contributions.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Multicultural Assessment Community, fostering dialogue on diversity in assessment through conferences and collaborations.