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Sabina Widner is a Professor at Augusta University, affiliated with the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of Psychological Sciences. She serves as the Director of Graduate Studies (2015–Present) and previously held roles including Assistant Chair (2015–2023). Licensed as a psychologist in Georgia since 1997, she earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Georgia (1994).
- Educational Background
- Ph.D., Psychology (University of Georgia, 1994)
- M.A., Psychology (Wake Forest University, 1989)
- B.A., Psychology (University of Kentucky, 1987)
Her research focuses on clinical psychology, therapeutic interventions, adult development, and wellness, with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning in psychology. Recent scholarship examines therapist trainee evaluation, therapeutic alliance dynamics, and trainee behavior in counseling contexts.
Key trends in her publications include: analyzing psychotherapy process variables (2023), predictive modeling of trainee abilities using recommendation letters (2021), and exploring interpersonal dynamics in trainee therapists (2018–2019). Her work intersects clinical practice, educational assessment, and therapeutic communication.
- Scientific Awards
- Exceptional Service Award (College of Science and Mathematics, 2017)
- Outstanding Graduate Faculty Person in Psychology (elected 2000–2010)
She actively mentors graduate students through research internships and thesis advising. Her institutional service spans university-wide committees (Graduate Council, By-laws Committee) and departmental roles (Faculty Search Committee). She contributes to professional accreditation (MPCAC) and community mental health initiatives (National Depression Screening Day, Mental Health Association of Greater Augusta).
