Madison Silverstein

Dr. Madison Silverstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans since 2019. She specializes in PTSD assessment across the lifespan, psychophysiological research methods, and reducing educational disparities for racial/ethnic minority students.

• Education: B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College (2010), Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University (2019)
• Training: Clinical internship at Emory University School of Medicine focusing on behavioral health treatment for underserved populations

Her research focuses on three key areas: trauma psychology (PTSD assessment, posttraumatic growth, trauma networks), psychophysiological methodologies (event-related rumination, resilience measurement), and educational equity initiatives (SCOPE mentoring program, virtual mentorship models).

Recent publications show consistent focus on trauma assessment, BIPOC mental health, mentorship programs, and psychometric validation across diverse populations from 2017-2025.

• Awards: Recognized by APA, SPSSI, Auburn University, and Emory University for diversity work
• Teaching: Focuses on developmental psychology, adolescent psychology, clinical psychology (online), and research methods
• Leadership: Develops mentoring programs for psychologists of color through the Scholars Committed to Opportunities in Psychological Education initiative