Mackenzie Shanahan

Mackenzie Shanahan, Ph.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine and as an Investigator in the Behavioral Health Program at the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

Her academic credentials include:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Services Research at Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (August 2024 - present)
• Ph.D. in Health Services Research from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (2022)
• M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (2018)
• B.A. in Psychology from the University of Kentucky (2016)
• Psychology Internship at University of Florida Health Science Center (2022)

Dr. Shanahan's research centers on behavioral health interventions, clinical psychology applications in medical settings, and health services research with emphasis on veteran populations. Her work integrates psychological care within healthcare systems through the Behavioral Health Program at the VA Medical Center, focusing on evidence-based practices for mental health service delivery.

She holds licensure as a Psychologist through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. As an active member of the Behavioral Health Program team at Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, she contributes to interdisciplinary clinical initiatives and research projects targeting integrated care models.

No information is available regarding student advisement, research grants, or scientific awards.