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Dr. Matt Kliethermes is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) and serves as the Training Director at Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis (CASGSL). His work focuses on child trauma, with expertise in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and trauma-informed services for children and adolescents.
Education:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Saint Louis University (1997–2003).
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Truman State University (1992–1996).
Dr. Kliethermes specializes in clinical services for trauma-exposed youth, supervision of mental health trainees, and training/consultation on trauma-focused interventions. He is a nationally certified TF-CBT trainer and has authored book chapters and articles on TF-CBT applications in diverse settings, including residential care and complex trauma cases.
His recent publications emphasize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for externalizing behaviors, complex trauma in adolescents, and collaborative implementation of trauma interventions in residential care. These works highlight interdisciplinary approaches to treating childhood trauma and improving trauma-informed care systems.
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Dr. Kliethermes supervises mental health trainees at CASGSL and teaches undergraduate courses at UMSL. While no specific grants are mentioned, his career spans over 15 years of clinical practice, training, and contributions to trauma literature.
