Wyatt Evans

Wyatt Evans is a researcher affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His work focuses on clinical psychology, particularly in the areas of PTSD, moral injury, and military mental health. He has contributed to randomized clinical trials evaluating evidence-based therapies for PTSD and interventions targeting military personnel’s psychological resilience.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Pre-doctoral Internship: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
• PhD in Clinical Psychology: Palo Alto University
• Bachelor’s in Psychology: University of Texas at Dallas

Research Interests: Dr. Evans investigates PTSD treatment modalities, moral injury’s impact on veterans and military personnel, and psychological flexibility interventions. He collaborates with institutions like the STRONG STAR Consortium to develop trauma-focused therapies and competency-based programs for clinicians.

Publications Overview: His work spans 20+ peer-reviewed articles from 2017–2023, emphasizing trauma therapy optimization, moral injury frameworks, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity in military contexts. Key themes include intensive outpatient programs, spirituality in healing, and clinical trial methodologies.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD and the STRONG STAR Consortium, focusing on translational research for military and veteran populations.