Alison D.

I have a variety of clinical, teaching and research experience in the field of psychology. Clinically, I have practiced in academic medical centers, Veteran's Affairs medical centers, sports medicine settings, and community mental health settings conducting individual and group psychotherapy and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations. I have experience working with patients with mood disorders, personality disorders, serious mental illness, trauma, substance use, developmental disabilities, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, dementia, epilepsy, and complex medical conditions.

Through my undergraduate and graduate training, I developed a strong foundation of knowledge and skill in the following areas:
-Abnormal psychology
-Psychological assessment
-Biological bases of behavior
-Learning and memory
-Developmental psychology
-Cognitive affective aspects of behavior
-Social psychology
-Psychopharmacology
-Ethics and Professional Issues

Teaching experience includes serving as an adjunct professor for courses in behavioral medicine for masters level students, guest lecturer for athletic training and exercise physiology students, and teaching assistant for courses in neuropsychological assessment and intelligence testing for doctoral students in clinical psychology.