معرفی
Victoria M. Atzl is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry, with joint appointments in the Departments of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as Assistant Director of the HEAL Collaborative (Healing through Health, Education, Advocacy and Law) and provides mental health services in Obstetrics and Gynecology's Mental Health and Gender Wellness program, specializing in trauma treatment for interpersonal trauma including intimate partner violence (IPV) and child maltreatment.
Education
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Denver (2022)
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Denver (2018)
- B.S. in Human Development, Cornell University (2014)
Research Focus
Dr. Atzl's research investigates the interplay between adverse childhood experiences and perinatal mental health outcomes, with emphasis on intimate partner violence, child maltreatment, and reproductive justice. Her work integrates culturally responsive care and antiracist frameworks to enhance trauma treatment accessibility and equity.
Publications Trajectory
Her scholarly contributions span developmental psychopathology, family violence, and perinatal psychology, with recent 2025 publications examining childhood maltreatment patterns and emotion dysregulation in prenatal contexts.
Honors
- Harry Gollob Award for first-author publication (2022)
- Outstanding Service Award (2019-2020)
Professional Roles
As clinician and researcher, she bridges psychological treatment with interdisciplinary advocacy through HEAL Collaborative, while advancing perinatal mental health services through Obstetrics and Gynecology collaborations.
