Lynn Alden

Dr. Lynn Alden is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Psychology. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana (1975), and completed her clinical psychology internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her research focuses on anxiety disorders, cognitive and interpersonal processes, and treatments for social anxiety disorder and adult-onset PTSD. She is a registered psychologist and certified in cognitive therapy, with editorial roles in anxiety-focused journals.

Education: PhD in Psychology from University of Illinois, Urbana (1975); clinical internship at University of Washington School of Medicine under Joseph Becker.

Research Interests:

• Cognitive and interpersonal factors in anxiety/depression
• Models/treatments for social anxiety disorder
• Cognitive-behavioral approaches and interpersonal therapy
• Mental health outcomes in high-risk occupational groups (e.g., first responders)

Awards and Honors:

• Izaak Walton Killam Research Prize (Research and Teaching)
• Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award
• Fellowships from leading psychological associations (e.g., APS, ABCT)

Advising & Grants: Dr. Alden is currently not accepting graduate students. Her work has been funded by CIHR, SSHRC, and UBC Hampton Fund. She contributed to DSM-V guidelines for anxiety disorders and served leadership roles in professional psychology organizations.

Labs/Teams: Active in clinical research teams at UBC, focusing on anxiety and trauma interventions.