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Joellen Stenderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Counselor Wellness
• Burnout Prevention
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joellen Stender serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Niagara University. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor with diagnostic privilege, she brings 15 years of clinical experience from community mental health settings where she provided outpatient counseling and integrated care using person-centered and strength-based approaches. Since April 2023, she maintains active clinical practice in group private practice while teaching full-time. Her academic credentials include: Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2009), State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D. in Counselor Education (2014), State University of New York at Buffalo Dr. Stender’s research examines counselor self-care perceptions and burnout prevention mechanisms within mental health professions. Her clinical expertise spans EMDR therapy, comprehensive DBT protocols, and trauma-informed care frameworks, with specialized focus on military veteran populations and postpartum mental health challenges. She emphasizes strength-based therapeutic modalities across all clinical applications. Professional engagement includes active membership in: New York Mental Health Counseling Association (advocacy involvement) American Counseling Association EMDRIA International Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision She contributes to profession-wide discussions on staff wellness initiatives and employee retention strategies in mental health service delivery systems.

Akiko Fuseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Speech and Language Pathology
• Bilingual Language Acquisition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akiko Fuse serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She co-directs the Advanced Certificate Program in Autism Spectrum Disorders and is a licensed certified speech-language pathologist. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses on speech and language development and disorders, assessment, and intervention. Her educational qualifications are: M.A. in Experimental Psychology, Brooklyn College (2003) M.Phil. in Psychology, Graduate Center, CUNY (2004) Ph.D. in Psychology/Cognition, Brain and Behavior, Graduate Center, CUNY (2006) M.S. in Speech and Language Pathology, Teachers College, Columbia University (2008) Dr. Fuse's research centers on Autism Spectrum Disorders , bilingual language acquisition , diversity in communication sciences education , and communication disorders . Her work addresses critical gaps in understanding sound sensitivity in autism, support systems for underrepresented students, and perception of accented speech. She utilizes interdisciplinary methods including systematic reviews, eye-tracking, and psychophysiological measures to inform clinical practice and policy. Analysis of her recent publications (2016-2021) reveals a strong trajectory toward interdisciplinary autism research, diversity initiatives in the field, and innovative approaches to communication disorders. Her work increasingly integrates community engagement and addresses systemic barriers for underrepresented populations in speech-language pathology. Her accolades include numerous awards and grants: Mellon Transfer Student Research Fund Tow Faculty Research Travel Fellowship William Stewart Travel Award Dean's Mini-Grant Award ASHA Award for Continuing Education CUNY Tuition Fellowship Brooklyn College Fellowships Sue Rosenberg Zalk Student Travel and Research Fund Award Award for Community Service and Academic Excellence Certificate of Recognition for Meritorious Poster Submission Dr. Fuse actively mentors students through the Tow Mentoring and Research Program and the CUNY Pipeline Program. Her grant portfolio spans PSC-CUNY awards, Diversity Projects Development Fund grants, and the Student Technology Fund, focusing on recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and contemporary practices in augmentative and alternative communication. She co-directs the Advanced Certificate Program in Autism Spectrum Disorders and leads Hanen Program certifications ("More Than Words", "ABC and Beyond", and "It Takes Two to Talk") for early language intervention. Community engagement includes volunteer work with the Japanese Weekend School of New York and cultural events in Eastchester, NY.

David Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Clinical Psychology
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Care
• +۸ مورد دیگر

David Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bastyr University. He supervises Master of Arts in Counseling & Psychology students at Bastyr University's San Diego teaching clinic (BUSD) and holds a concurrent role as a clinical supervisor at Canvas of Possibilities Psychological Services. Additionally, he works within San Diego County’s mental health system, overseeing care quality and provider education. Education: Undergraduate studies: University of California, Los Angeles Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy: University of San Diego Fellowship: San Diego Psychoanalytic Center Clinical Focus: David Kim specializes in trauma-informed therapies for severe mental illness, addiction, and interpersonal disorders, with dedicated outreach to marginalized communities including the unhoused, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ populations. His integrative approach combines Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks. Supervision & Advocacy: He maintains a private practice focused on adult and couples therapy, addressing attachment injuries and trauma recovery. His institutional roles emphasize mental health system reform, clinical education, and equitable service delivery for vulnerable demographics.

Nouriman Ghaharyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Trauma Psychology
• Resilience Studies
• Counseling Psychology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nouriman Ghahary, LPC, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training for the Psy.D. Program in Counseling Psychology at Felician University's School of Arts & Sciences. Holding a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University (2003), she specializes in trauma, resilience, and developmental approaches to mental health, with a bio-psycho-social and cognitive-behavioral orientation. APA-accredited doctoral program in Counseling Psychology Director of Clinical Training role Specialization in child/adolescent psychology Her research focuses on trauma's impact on memory and executive functioning, psychosocial trauma in marginalized communities, and limitations of PTSD diagnosis in politically oppressed populations. She has presented extensively at regional, national, and international conferences. Dr. Ghahary maintains an active clinical practice with 28+ years of experience, including roles as Chief Psychologist at Jersey City Medical Center's Child and Adolescent Outpatient Clinic. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and has contributed to international relief projects in the Caribbean and Middle East. NJPA Dr. Stanley Moldawsky Mentor Award (2023)

• Prospective Memory
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Trauma
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Taylor Swain is a Lecturer (Teaching Specialist - Clinical) at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. She is a registered clinical psychologist with AHPRA who coordinates and teaches undergraduate psychology topics with a focus on forensic psychology, evidence-based practice, and cognitive psychology. Her teaching responsibilities include coordinating and lecturing on courses such as PSYC8004 Assessment and Intervention, PSYC3008 Applied Cognitive Psychology, PSYC7007 Evidence-Based Practice, PSYC3236 Forensic Psychology, and PSYC7006 Communicating Skills & Knowledge in Psychology. Dr. Swain completed her academic qualifications at Flinders University, earning a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2017 followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) in 2022. She is a generally registered psychologist with AHPRA, holding clinical endorsement and serving as a board-approved supervisor. Her research centers on the intersection of cognitive psychology and clinical psychology, with particular expertise in prospective memory and its relationship to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Swain's work investigates how everyday memory failures correlate with PTSD symptom severity in the general population, using both laboratory and real-world assessment methods. Her research has significant implications for understanding trauma-related cognitive processes and developing more effective clinical interventions for individuals experiencing PTSD. Dr. Swain's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the relationship between prospective memory and PTSD, with increasingly sophisticated methodologies moving from preliminary evidence to diary-recorded real-world data. Her work bridges clinical psychology and cognitive science, contributing valuable insights into how trauma affects everyday cognitive functioning beyond laboratory settings. This research trajectory shows her commitment to ecological validity in psychological research while maintaining scientific rigor. Dr. Swain has received several notable awards for her academic work: Vice Chancellor's Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence (Flinders University, 2022) Flinders University Student's Association Development Grant (2019) Flinders University Research Scholarship (2018-2021) As an educator, Dr. Swain supervises Honours students conducting research in applied memory and cognition. Her professional engagement extends beyond academia as she currently works part-time as the Manager of Rehabilitation Programs at the Department for Correctional Services. This dual role allows her to integrate practical clinical experience with academic teaching, particularly in forensic psychology contexts. She is also affiliated with the Forensic and Clinical Cognition Lab at Flinders University, where she continues her research on memory and trauma. Dr. Swain's professional approach emphasizes evidence-based practice and skill development related to graduate qualities. Her commitment to mentoring is evident in her statement about finding her greatest passion in "teaching and mentoring younger students, or training psychologists." Despite the challenges of her PhD journey during the pandemic, she has established herself as a promising academic with a clear trajectory in clinical and cognitive psychology research.

• Mental health nursing
• Borderline personality disorder
• Least restrictive practice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Grant is a Senior Lecturer in Simulation at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University. As a registered Mental Health Nurse, he brings 7.5 years of NHS clinical expertise specializing in borderline personality disorder treatment within recovery-focused, least-restrictive frameworks. He actively teaches nursing students and professionals across sectors about risk management and ethical interventions. Education: BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing – Anglia Ruskin University BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of Kent Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Nurse Advocacy – University of Northampton Foundation Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy Research Interests: Grant's work emphasizes mental health nursing innovation, particularly in borderline personality disorder care, least-restrictive practices, clinical risk assessment, and simulation-based education techniques for training healthcare professionals. Professional Affiliations: Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

• Chronic Pain Psychology
• Psychological Aspects of Chronic Illness
• Coping with Chronic Disease
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Toby Newton-John is Head of the Graduate School of Health and Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With over 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, he specializes in the psychological aspects of chronic physical illnesses, particularly chronic pain. His clinical work has spanned prestigious institutions including St Thomas' Hospital in London and the ADAPT pain program at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of London (1999) Masters in Clinical Psychology (Awarded with Merit), University of Sydney (1993) Bachelors of Arts (Hons Second Class Division One), University of Sydney (1989) Professor Newton-John's research focuses on psychological processes involved in coping with chronic disease, with particular emphasis on how couples cope when one partner suffers from a long-term physical health condition. His work explores how the social environment influences long-term adjustment to chronically painful conditions, and he is passionate about applying mental health research insights to physical health domains. His recent research has expanded to include innovative interventions such as EEG neurofeedback for pain management and remote cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward technology-assisted interventions for chronic pain and anxiety disorders, with increasing focus on dyadic coping strategies, metaphor use in pain communication, and the psychological impact of chronic conditions on partners. His work spans multiple disciplines including clinical psychology, neuroscience, and health services research, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to understanding chronic illness. Professor Newton-John serves on the editorial boards of the Canadian Journal of Pain and The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and is an Associate Editor of Australian Psychologist. He regularly reviews for leading journals including Pain, Clinical Journal of Pain, and the Journal of Health Psychology. In terms of research supervision and grants, Professor Newton-John actively mentors Honours, Master's, and Doctoral students in clinical psychology. He currently leads multiple major funded research projects including The NeuRoStiM Trial (MRFF-funded), The Emotional Recovery Program (MRFF-funded), and NeuroGame (NHMRC Ideas Grant) focusing on innovative pain management interventions. His research has attracted significant funding from the Medical Research Future Fund and National Health and Medical Research Council. Professor Newton-John directs the Graduate School of Health at UTS and previously served as Deputy Head of School-Research. He maintains clinical practice as a part-time Clinical Psychologist at North Shore Private Hospital's Northern Private Pain Centre while leading his academic responsibilities.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Mindfulness-Based Therapies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis Borao Zabala serves as a Lecturer at Universidad San Jorge (USJ) within the Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, teaching Psychology of Thought and Language for the Psychology degree and Psychomotor, Play and Learning for the Early Childhood Education degree. As a practicing psychologist, he specializes in Third Wave Therapies for health promotion and symptom reduction in anxiety and depression. His academic credentials include a Master's in General Health Psychology and a Master's in Public Health, with ongoing doctoral studies in Psychology. Research activities center on clinical applications of mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions, featuring: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) expertise developed through Sant Pau mentorship Advanced training in MBCT, MBSR, and MSC methodologies Focus on evidence-based approaches for mental health promotion Integration of cognitive and behavioral techniques in therapeutic settings Professional engagements span the GIIS research group at Arrabal Health Center and directorship of COPPA's Human Resources/Labor Relations group, with institutional collaborations including University of Zaragoza, Hospital Miguel Servet, and Centro de Bienestar Sabah. No student advising relationships or research grants are documented in available materials.

• Art Psychotherapy
• Critical Feminism
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Wright serves as Senior Lecturer and joint Course Leader for the MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling (Integrative Pathway) and Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy at Regent's University London. A registered integrative and arts psychotherapist with BAAT and HCPC, she maintains over 21 years of clinical experience spanning private practice and NHS settings. Her academic credentials include a PhD from Goldsmiths University and MA from the University of Hertfordshire, complemented by specialized Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training. This foundation supports her dual expertise in clinical practice and scholarly research. Dr. Wright's research program centers on critical feminism, gender equity, and social justice within art psychotherapy. She employs rigorous qualitative methodologies to amplify service users' voices in therapy design, with particular focus on marginalized groups including girls, young women, and intersectional communities. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical therapeutic applications. Analysis of her 2013-2022 publications reveals evolving emphasis on feminist ethics, social justice interventions, and innovative art therapy models. Key trajectories include ethics of care frameworks, re-imagined therapeutic spaces for young women, and intersectional approaches addressing class, race, and gender dynamics in mental healthcare. She actively supervises doctoral students at DClinPsy level and mentors mental health trainees, while managing a private practice team of art psychotherapists. Her NHS leadership experience included developing specialized programs like DBT-integrated art therapy and social justice-oriented psychotherapy models that improved patient outcomes. Professional activities extend to conference presentations on critical feminism in arts therapies and ongoing development of feminist approaches through knowledge exchange projects, demonstrating sustained commitment to equity-centered mental healthcare innovation.

• Suicide Prevention
• Adolescent Depression
• Self-Harm Interventions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joan R. Asarnow is a Professor-in-residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. With extensive expertise in adolescent mental health, she focuses on suicide prevention, depression treatment, and self-harm interventions for youth. Her research program has been continuously funded by NIH grants for over two decades, with principal investigator roles on multiple R01 and R34 grants targeting youth suicide prevention and depression treatment. Dr. Asarnow's research interests center on evidence-based interventions for suicidal adolescents, including family-focused treatments, dialectical behavior therapy adaptations, and implementation of mental health services in emergency departments and primary care settings. Her work emphasizes reducing health disparities and improving care for racial/ethnic minoritized youth. She has pioneered stepped-care models for suicide prevention and developed innovative approaches for lethal means safety counseling. Her publication record demonstrates consistent leadership in youth suicide research, with numerous high-impact articles in journals including JAMA Psychiatry, American Journal of Psychiatry, and Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Recent work focuses on digital interventions, biomarkers for self-harm risk, and pandemic impacts on youth mental health services. Principal Investigator, NIH R01MH112147: Randomized Trial of Stepped Care for Suicide Prevention in Teens and Young Adults (2016-2021) Principal Investigator, NIH R34MH078082: Family Based Intervention for Adolescent Suicide Attempters (2007-2011) Principal Investigator, NIH R01MH078596: Reducing Health Risk Behavior & Improving Health Adolescent Depression (2006-2012) Dr. Asarnow has mentored numerous early-career researchers who have become leaders in child and adolescent psychiatry. Her collaborative research network spans multiple institutions including UCLA, USC, and other UC campuses, with a strong emphasis on translational research that bridges clinical practice and scientific discovery. She has contributed significantly to developing evidence-based approaches for emergency department settings and school-based mental health services for at-risk youth.

• Suicide/self-harm
• Health equity
• Child welfare and juvenile legal systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jocelyn Meza is an Assistant Professor In-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. She serves as the Associate Director of the Youth Stress and Mood (YSAM) Clinic and is the Principal Investigator/Director of the HEART Lab (Health Equity & Access Research & Treatment Lab). Education B.A. in Psychology and minor in Applied Developmental Psychology at UCLA (2012) M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Science at UC Berkeley (2014, 2019) Clinical Internship in Clinical Psychology at UCSF (2019) T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychiatry at UCLA (2020) UC Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychiatry at UCSF (2021) Research Interests Dr. Meza's research focuses on culturally responsive interventions for self-harm and suicide prevention among racial/ethnic minoritized youth, particularly those impacted by juvenile legal and child welfare systems. Her work examines cultural factors influencing psychopathology in Black and Latinx youth, including cultural protective factors, and the impact of racial discrimination on self-harm and suicide. As a licensed bilingual clinical psychologist trained in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies, she integrates clinical practice with research to address health disparities through community-based participatory research approaches. Research Trends Dr. Meza's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on suicide prevention and mental health equity for marginalized youth populations. Her work spans multiple domains including culturally responsive assessment of suicidal behaviors, the impact of racial discrimination on mental health outcomes, and interventions for youth involved with juvenile justice and child welfare systems. A notable trend is her growing emphasis on intersectional approaches that consider how multiple identities and systemic factors interact to influence mental health outcomes. Scientific Awards Recognition by the National Latinx Psychology Association for advancing mental health treatments among diverse ethnoracial families UC Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Professional Activities Dr. Meza serves as Associate Director of the Youth Stress and Mood (YSAM) Clinic at UCLA, where she oversees clinical services and research initiatives focused on adolescent mental health. Her HEART Lab conducts research on culturally responsive treatments for self-harm/suicide prevention, with a particular emphasis on racial/ethnic minoritized youth impacted by social systems like juvenile legal and child welfare. She has secured multiple research grants to support this work and collaborates extensively with community organizations to ensure research addresses community-identified priorities. Laboratory and Research Team As Director of the HEART Lab (Health Equity & Access Research & Treatment Lab), Dr. Meza leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing and evaluating culturally responsive mental health interventions. The lab's work emphasizes community-based participatory research approaches, partnering directly with youth, families, and community organizations to co-create interventions that address specific cultural contexts and systemic barriers to care. Current projects examine the development of treatments for self-harm/suicide among youth in juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as studying cultural protective factors that promote resilience among Black and Latinx youth.

Tessa Orellanaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Personality Assessment
• Psychological Assessment
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tessa Orellana, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGovern Medical School, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). As a licensed psychologist, she provides inpatient clinical services across The Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center while maintaining an active role in clinical education and supervision. Dr. Orellana's research and clinical work centers on personality and psychological assessment methodologies. Her expertise spans multiple clinical domains including borderline personality disorder, trauma, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She has developed substantial experience working with diverse populations across the lifespan in various clinical settings. Her educational background includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Sam Houston State University, a predoctoral internship at University of Kansas Medical Center (Underserved Populations track), and a postdoctoral fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine/Ben Taub Hospital. Active member of the Society for Personality Assessment (SPA) Specializes in assessment of complex personality disorders Experienced in multiple clinical settings including inpatient psychiatric care Dr. Orellana is dedicated to both clinical practice and the education of future mental health professionals, providing supervision and didactic training to medical students, residents, and fellows at McGovern Medical School.

Naomi Patonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Clinical Psychology
• Addictions
• Trauma Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naomi Paton serves as a Part-Time Lecturer at City University of Seattle, teaching Addictions and Counselling Psychology Theory since 2023 across Virtual Campus and Edmonton campus platforms. Education: She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta (2001) followed by graduate studies at City University of Seattle in Edmonton (2003) as part of Cohort 3. Clinical Specializations: Her practice focuses on trauma, grief and loss, addictions, and couples therapy with emphasis on first responders. She integrates evidence-based modalities including EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches. Professional Integration: With 15 years in corrections (2008-2023) providing psychological assessments and staff DBT training, she now bridges private practice experience with classroom instruction. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative, student-centered environments that validate diverse perspectives while connecting real-world clinical challenges to academic theory.