Yulia Gavrilova

Dr. Yulia Gavrilova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), serving as Director of Burn Behavioral Health. She holds a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, completed a predoctoral residency at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and a postdoctoral fellowship at MUSC. Her work focuses on developing technology-enhanced mental health interventions for vulnerable populations affected by trauma and substance use, including burn patients, first responders, and disaster survivors.

• Education:
• PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Las Vegas
• Predoc Residency, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
• Postdoc Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina

Dr. Gavrilova leads MUSC’s Burn Behavioral Health program, integrating mental, physical, and social rehabilitation strategies to improve outcomes for burn patients. Her research emphasizes culturally tailored interventions and digital health solutions for underserved groups.