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Ya-Shu Liang

Ya Shu Liang
Biography

Ya-Shu Liang, PhD, is an Associate Professor and the Program Director of the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Fresno. She is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with young adults on issues related to identity, family, trauma, and weight, eating and body image concerns. Her academic and public scholarship centers on mental health disparities, diversity and inclusion, Asian American psychology, discrimination, and innovative community-based outreach.

Dr. Liang is widely recognized for her commitment to training, mentoring, community-based outreach, and mental health equity. Under her leadership, the Fresno Clinical PsyD program earned the APA’s 2021 Suinn Minority Achievement Program Award for excellence in recruiting, retaining, and graduating ethnic minority students. Dr. Liang has also received several regional and federal grants, with which she has created the San Joaquin Valley Asian and Pacific Islander Mental Health Project and the San Joaquin Valley Integrated Behavioral Health Project. Since 2022, Dr. Liang has secured $1.8 million in Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) grants from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the training of Fresno Clinical PsyD students in integrated behavioral health in Central California’s rural areas. Dr. Liang is also a past President of Central California Asian Pacific Women, a non-profit organization that empowers generations of API women in the Central Valley. Social justice and advocacy are dear to her heart, and she believes that – through empowerment and connection – people can heal, survive, and thrive!

Professional Interests

Dr. Liang's research interests include diversity, multicultural care, weight, eating and body image issues, and Asian American psychology. Her current research explores the roles of ethnic identity and culture in the context of weight, eating, and body image concerns in the AAPI population and examines systemic barriers that contribute to disparities in mental health care across sociocultural groups.

Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Liang, Y.-S., & Shepherd, M. A. (2020). "A multicultural content analysis of mental health private practices’ websites and intake forms." Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 51(4), 325-334.
  • Frey, L. L., Beesley, D., & Liang, Y.-S. (2009). "The Client Evaluation of Counseling Inventory: Initial validation of an instrument measuring counseling effectiveness." Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 3, 28-36.
  • Wei, M., Liang, Y.-S., Du, Y., Botello, R., & Li, J. (2015). "Moderating effects of perceived language discrimination on mental health outcomes among Chinese international students." Asian American Journal of Psychology, 6(3), 213-222.
  • Boone, M. S., Edwards, G. R., Haltom, M., Hill, J. S., Liang, Y.-S., Mier, S. R., Shropshire, S. Y., Belizaire, L. S., Kamp, L. C., Murthi, M., Wong, W.-K., & Yau, T. Y. (2011). "Let's Talk: Getting out of the counseling center to serve hard-to-reach students." Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 39 (4), 194-205.

Liana Abascal

liana abascal
Biography

Dr. Abascal is a clinical psychologist who specializes in health and well-being. She is an Associate Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant in San Diego, CA in the PsyD program. She teaches statistics, research methods, and health psychology.

Dr. Abascal completed her undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, her PhD from the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, and a Masters in Public Health from SDSU. She completed her internship at the UCLA Semel Institute and postdoctoral work in the UCLA School of Public Health. She has held positions with the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, the UCSD Eating Disorders Center, and Rady Children's Hospital.

Since 1999, she has been involved in both research and clinical work related to various health topics, including chronic disease prevention and management, diabetes, eating disorders, and nutrition. She also maintains a private practice and enjoys bringing real-world examples to the classroom.

Professional Interests

Eating disorders, obesity, diabetes, health behaviors.

Jan Estrellado

Jan Estrello
Biography

Jan E. Estrellado, PhD is Associate Professor in the PsyD program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, San Diego campus.  Dr. Estrellado’s research areas examine race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity in trauma therapy.   Dr. Estrellado’s scholarly interests connect multicultural psychology and trauma psychology, with the goal of providing quantitative and qualitative evidence for effective, culturally-informed supervision and training of graduate students.  Dr. Estrellado was a Leadership Fellow with the Asian American Psychological Association and an alum of the Minority Fellowship Program with the American Psychological Association.  Dr. Estrellado runs a private practice dedicated to trauma recovery and is also a consultant to the Avellaka Program, a federally funded anti-violence program serving the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians.

Matthew Baity

matthew baity
Biography

Matthew Baity, Ph.D. is a Professor in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD Program on the Emeryville Campus and first joined Alliant in 2008 as Clinical PsyD faculty in Sacramento. He received his doctorate in 2003 from the University of Arkansas, completed his internship and post-doctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and stayed at the hospital for several years as a staff psychologist before moving to California. Dr. Baity received extensive training in personality and neuropsychological assessment at both an outpatient clinic, and as part of the Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Team on inpatient medical floors. Once on staff, Dr. Baity continued his assessment practice, provided both both long and short-term psychotherapy in a general outpatient clinic, evaluated and treated individuals in an outpatient substance abuse clinic, and joined the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Team as both an individual and group therapist. 

Professional Interests

Interests that have maintained throughout Dr. Baity's career have been psychological assessment, psychotherapy research, and outcome evaluation. Although initially focused on the validity of specific tests with personality disorders, he quickly developed an appreciation for working with the broad range of severe mental illnesses seen in hospital settings. His training in the Therapeutic Assessment Model and early work on a psychodynamic psychotherapy research team in graduate school generated interests in the therapeutic alliance and using assessment to predict early treatment termination. 

Education and Certifications
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, University of Arkansas
  • Master of Arts in Psychology, University of Arkansas
  • Bachelor of Arts cum laude, University of North Texas
Courses
  • Dissertation
  • Theory and Technique - Psychodynamic - Supervision
  • Personality Assessment 
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Sinclair, S., Messinger, J. Siefert, C., Antonius, D., Baity, M.R., Haggerty, G., Stein, M., & Blais, M.A. (2015). Neuropsychological functioning and profile validity on the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI): An investigation in multiple psychiatric settings. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 79, pp. 305 – 334.
  • Baity, M.R., Hsieh, A. L., & Swanson, M. S. (2018). Assessment Contexts. In S.R. Smith and R. Krishnamurthy (Eds.). Diversity-Sensitive Personality Assessment. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M. R., Bobb, K., Swick, D., & Giorgio, J. (2019). Stress inoculation training outcomes among veterans with PTSD and TBI. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 11(8), 842–850. https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000432
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M.R., Thomas, P.R., Barba, D., Jacobson, D., Goodkind, M,, Swick, D., & Ivey, A.S. (2021). Stress Inoculation Training (SIT-NORCAL), Part 1: The development and preliminary evaluation of a psychological performance training protocol, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 21(4), pp. 37-45
  • Jackson, S., Baity, M.R., Thomas, P.R., Barba, D., Jacobson, D., Goodkind, M,, Walker, M., Swick, D., Byrd, E., & Ivey, A.S. (2021). Stress Inoculation Training (SIT-NORCAL), Part 2: A pilot study among explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) special warfare enablers, Journal of Special Operations Medicine, 21(4), pp. 46-53. 
     

Recent student-led projects:

  • Bobb, K., Baity, M.R., Walsh-Messinger, J., Sinclair, S.J., Blais, M.A., Jacobo, M.C., Harley, R. (2016, March). Exploring the utility of the Level of Care Index (LOCI) across clinical settings. Paper presented at the Midwinter Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, Chicago, IL.
  • Burns, J., Swanson, S., Lor, M., Schlinger, J., Pasha, S., Galvez, V., Fahey, J., Schumacher, J., Nicholson, V., Bobb, K., & Baity, M.R. (2017). Resiliency and post-deployment functioning in combat veterans. Poster presented at the Midwinter Meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, San Francisco, CA.
  • Bobb, K., Burns, J., Swanson, S., & Baity, M.R. (2018). Exploring resiliency in combat and non-combat veterans using the Ego Resiliency Scale-Revised (ER89-R). Poster presented at the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Pillai, G., Miller, A., Bath, M., Baity, M.R., & Haggerty, G. (2023). Trait personality and psychopathology in inpatient adolescent samples. Poster presented at the Midwinter meeting of the Society for Personality Assessment, Austin, TX.
  • Oliveira, C.G., Miller, A., Ackerman, S., & Baity, M.R. (2023). The impact of object relations, personality, and cognitive functioning on changes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Poster presented at the 42nd annual spring meeting of the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39), New York, NY.
  • Dr. Baity is also the Training Director at Adventist Health Vallejo which is an acute inpatient facility and an advanced practicum placement for doctoral programs in the Bay Area. In addition to administrative responsibilities, Dr. Baity does individual supervision with psychology trainees, didactic training, and program evaluation. 

Cristina Magalhães

christina magalhaes
Biography

Cristina L. Magalhães, PhD, is professor of clinical psychology and director in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program of the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, Los Angeles. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of California since 2010; a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 2003; and a registered psychologist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil since 1991. Dr. Magalhães is also coordinator of Alliant’s Rockway Certificate in LGBTQ Mental Health.

In her role as clinician, Dr. Magalhães is a general practitioner with special training in anxiety and trauma-related disorders, substance use problems, health promotion, and child/family interventions. She has experience working with clients across the life span and in a variety of clinical settings, including hospital, community mental health, foster care, shelter, and private practice. As an educator, she is invested in teaching clinical skills in psychodiagnostics, multiculturalism, health psychology, and multiple approaches to treatment. Her current research interests center on gender diversity and issues impacting LGBTQ people, with a focus on transgender women. Her early research was in the areas of cross-cultural personality assessment and test development.

Professional Interests
  • Anxiety, stress, resilience, and coping
  • Complementary health practices
  • Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback
  • Trauma psychology
  • LGBTQ psychology
  • Immigration psychology
  • Cross-cultural assessment
  • Trans-theoretical approaches to child and adult treatment.
Education and Certifications
  • Formacao de Psicologo, Faculdade Maria Thereza (Brazil)
  • M.S., Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University
  • Licenciatura em Psicologia, Faculdade Maria Thereza (Brazil)
Courses
  • Advanced Psychopathology
  • Intercultural Processes
  • Multicultural Psychology
  • LGBTQ People of Color Issues
  • Intersections of Diversity in LGBTQ Populations
  • Advanced Studies in Lesbian Issues
  • Integrative Case Conceptualization
  • Counseling Theories and Interventions
  • Art Therapy in Diverse Contexts
  • Child Therapy in Diverse Contexts
  • Child and Adolescent Development
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Magalhães, C. L. (2020). John E. Exner, Jr. In B. J. Carducci (Editor-in-Chief & Vol Ed.), The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of personality and individual differences: Vol. II. Research methods and assessment techniques. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Magalhães, C. L., & Sumner, L, A. (2020). Responsibilities of testing professionals. In B. J. Carducci (Editor-in-Chief & Vol Ed.), The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of personality and individual differences: Vol. II. Research methods and assessment techniques. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Magalhães, C. L., & Magalhães, E. (2017). "Gender dysphoria." In K. Nadal (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Psychology and Gender (pp. 651-654). Sage Publication, Inc. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483384269.n
  • Magalhães, C. L., & Magalhães, E. (2017). "Gender dysphoria: Lifespan perspectives." In A. Wenzel (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Abnormal Psychology (pp. 1533-1535). Sage Publication, Inc. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781483365817.n622
  • Magalhães, C. L., Brodt, M., & Punzo, J. (2016). "Competent care for transgender and gender non-conforming people is trauma-informed." Trauma Psychology News, 11(3), 5-8. Retrieved from http://traumapsychnews.com/2016/12/competent-care-for-transgender-and-g…
  • Anhalt, K., Sprott, R. A., Magalhães, C. L., Keo-Meier, C., Rosenbaum, L., & Varjas, K. (2016). "The resolution on gender and sexual orientation diversity in children and adolescents in schools: An illustration of psychology’s commitment to all our nation’s students." Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 3(4), 448-452. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000194
  • Anhalt, K., Magalhães, C. L., & Klotz, M. B. (2015). "The resolution on gender and sexual orientation diversity in children and adolescents in schools.” NASP Communiqué, 44(3). Retrieved from https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P3-3984810941/an-overview-of-the-reso…
  • Magalhães, C. L. (2015). Review of “Sexual Orientation at Work: Contemporary Issues and Perspectives.” Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 2(2), 205-206.
  • Magalhaes, C., Montgomery, D., Magalhaes, E., & Ngin, J. (2014). "Physiological monitoring and biofeedback-assisted relaxation training for panic disorder in a case of complex developmental trauma." Clinical Case Studies, 13(3), 231-249. doi:10.1177/1534650113507745
  • Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., Noblitt, R., & Lewis, J. (2012). "The development and reliability of a Brazilian-Portuguese version of the MCMI-III." Psychological Reports, 110(3), 991-10001. doi: 10.2466/09.03.08.PR0.110.3.991-1001
  • Katz, D., & Magalhaes, C. (May 2010). "Current controversies in transgender psychology: Increasing diversity awareness." The California Psychologist, 43(3), 10-13.
  • Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., & Lewis, J. (2010). "The Brazilian-Portuguese MCMI-III: Diagnostic validity of the alcohol dependence and drug dependence scales." Procedia Social and Behavioural Sciences, 5, 1482-1489.

Randy Noblitt

randy noblitt
Biography

Dr. James Randall Noblitt is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Clinical Psy.D. Program and Coordinator for the Multi-Interest Option of the Clinical PhD and PsyD Programs at the Los Angeles campus of Alliant International University. He earned a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Texas as an Air Force Institute of Technology Scholar. His clinical internship was at the USAF Medical Center, Wright-Patterson AFB. OH. Subsequently he served as an Air Force clinical psychologist  at Lakenheath AB, England, and Sheppard AFB Regional Hospital, TX.  In 1984 he opened a clinical psychology practice in Dallas, TX that he continued until his move to Los Angeles in 2006 to join the Alliant faculty.

Professional Interests
  • Psychotherapy practice and research
  • Dissociation and dissociative disorders
  • Psychological disabilities
  • Disability determination
  • Cult and ritual abuse
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Noblitt, J. R. & Noblitt, P. P. [in press]. Backlash Against Allegations of Sexual Assault. In Gina Robertiello (Ed.). Sexual harassment and misconduct: An encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO.
  • Noblitt, J. R. & Noblitt, P. P. (2020). Navigating Social Security disability: A handbook for clinicians and advocates. Praeger.
  • Noblitt, R. & Noblitt, P. (2017). "The role of clinicians in Social Security disability determination." In A. Clark (Ed.). Social Security: Programs, Perspectives, and Future Directions (pp. 35‒70). Nova Science.
  • Dana Rafael’s Family & Noblitt, R. (2016, April 6). Dana Rafael: In memoriam. Anthropology News, Retrieved from http://www.anthropology-news.org/index.php/2016/04/06/dana-raphael/
  • Noblitt, R. & Noblitt, P. (2014). Cult and ritual abuse: Narratives, evidence, and healing approaches (3rd ed.). Praeger.
  • Noblitt, J.R., & Noblitt, P. (2012). Possession, ritual abuse, and dissociation. In A. Brown-Miller (Ed.). Violence and abuse in society: Understanding a global crisis. Praeger.
  • Noblitt, J.R., & Noblitt, P. (2012). Cult and ritual trauma disorder. In A. Brown-Miller (Ed.). Violence and abuse in society: Understanding a global crisis. Praeger.
  • Noblitt, R. & Noblitt, P. (2012). "Social Security disability criteria and substance abuse." Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 43(2), 94–99. doi: 10.1037/a0027454
  • Noblitt, R. (2011). "Opening Pandora’s box." Interact, 11(1), 39−42.
  • Lee, K. C. & Noblitt, R. (2010, March-April). "Overlooked challenges of international psychology graduate students." The National Psychologist, p. 23.
  • Noblitt, R. & Noblitt, P. (2010). "Psychologists and the economics of Social Security disability programs." Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 4 (3), 274−279.
  • Noblitt, R. (2010). "An unintended speclalty". Voices, 46(3), 61−68.
  • Noblitt, R. & Noblitt, P. (2009). "Getting from here to there: Dissociation, disability, and survival." Voices, 45(2), 38−43.
  • Noblitt, R. and Noblitt, P. (Eds.). (2008). Ritual abuse in the twenty-first century: Psychological, forensic,social and political considerations. Robert D. Reed.

George Gharibian Gharghani

George Gharibian
Biography

Dr. George Gharibian has a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Northridge. He is a licensed psychologist in the state of California and provides psychotherapy in a private practice setting. His teaching and research interests include Intercultural Psychology, Immigration and Mental Health, Clinical Interventions, Theories of Personalities, Trauma, Mindfulness, and Family Therapy.  Furthermore, Dr. Gharibian has been involved in community outreach programs including the Eastern European and Middle Eastern subcommittee of the Los Angeles County’s Underserved Cultural Communities (UsCC).  Dr. Gharibian is also the Education Committee Chair of the Armenian American Mental Health Association (AAMHA). 

Professional Interests
  • Counselors’ Biases
  • Acculturation and Multicultural Issues in Children, Adults, and Families
  • Mindfulness
  • Generalized self-efficacy
  • Stress and Trauma.
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Gharibian, G., Burke E., Spinoza., S, & Babaian, M. (2019). Strangers at "home": Psychological homelessness in international migrants. Presentation at the APA convention. Chicago, IL.
  • Gharibian, G. Lee, B., & Gulgulyan, A. (2019). Mental Silence vs. Internal Dialogues: An Exploratory Study on the Benefits of Quieting the Mind. Presentation at the APA convention. Chicago, IL.
  • Lightsey, O. R., Gharibian Gharghani, G., Katz, A. M., McKinney, V. A., Rarer, E. B., (2012). "Positive Automatic Cognitions Mediate the Relationship Between Personality and Trait Positive Affect." Journal of Happiness Studies. Advance online publication. doi:10.1007/s10902-011-9319-x
  • Lightsey, O. R., McGhee, R., Ervin, A., Gharibian Gharghani, G., Rarey,E. B., Daigle, R. P., Wright, K. F., Constantin, D., & Powell, K. (2012). "Self-efficacy for affect regulation as a predictor of future life satisfaction and moderator of the negative affect—Life satisfaction relationship." Journal of Happiness Studies. Advance online publication. doi:10.1007/s10902-011-9312-4
  • Lui, L., Gharibian, G., Conover, C., Burke, E. (2018). Disclosing personal values and invisible identities to deepen diversity awareness. Conversation hour at American Psychology Association annual convention. San Francisco, CA.
  • Conover, C., Gharibian, G., Lui, L., & Fu, M. (2017). Teaching diversity: A conversation about instructor self-awareness, knowledge, and skills, and contextual factors. Conversation hour at NCSPP Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Spinoza, S., Gharibian, G. (2018). Challenges for minority psychologists in the era of racist nativism. American Psychological Association annual conference. San Francisco, CA.

Tai Chang

Tai Chang
Biography

Tai Chang, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Associate Program Director in the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program at the California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University. His research interests include ethnic minority mental health; Asian American mental health; acculturation and ethnic identity; and online and app-based interventions to provide self-help, psychoeducation, and support.

Professional Interests
  • Use of technology in counseling
  • Asian-American mental health and help-seeking
  • Acculturation and identity development and their relations to adjustment and help-seeking.
Education and Certifications
  • PhD, AM Clinical/Community Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • BA Psychology/Pre-Med, University of Texas at Austin
     

Honors

  • 2006 Asian American Psychological Association Early Career Award
  • 2000 VPM Online Mental Health Research Award
Courses
  • Intercultural Awareness Development
  • Psychometrics, Statistics, and Research Design
  • Research Proposal Design
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Chang, T., & Kwan, K.L.K. (2008). "Asian American ethnic and racial identity." In A. Alvarez & N. Tewari (Eds.), Asian American psychology. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Chang, T., & Subramaniam, P.R. (2008). "Asian and Pacific Islander American Men's Help-Seeking: Understanding the Roles of Cultural Values and Beliefs, Gender Roles, and Racial Stereotypes." International Journal of Men's Health, 7, 121-136.
  • Yeh, C. J., Chang, T., Kowalewska-Spelliscy, D., Drost, C.M., Srivastava, D. & Chiang. L. (2008). "Development, content, process and outcome of an online peer supervision group for counselor trainees." Computers in Human Behavior, 24, 2889-2903.
  • Liu, W., &; Chang, T. (2006). "Asian American men." In F. Leong, A. Inman, A. Ebreo, L. Yang, L. Kinoshita, & M. Fu (Eds.), Handbook of Asian American psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Chang, T. (2005). "Online counseling: Prioritizing psychoeducation, self-help, and mutual help for counseling psychology research and practice." Counseling Psychologist, 33, 881-890.
  • Bowe, F.G., McMahon, B.T., Chang, T., & Louvi, I. (2005). "Workplace Discrimination, Deafness and Hearing Impairment: The National EEOC ADA Research Project." Work, 25, 19-25
  • Chang, T., Tracey, T., & Moore, T. (2005). "The structure of Asian American acculturation: An examination of prototypes." Self and Identity, 4, 25-43. (Email Dr. Chang for reprint)
  • Sciarra, D., Chang, T., McLean, R, & Wong, D. (2005). "White racial identity and attitudes toward people with disabilities." Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 33, 232-242.
  • Chang, T, & Chang, R. (2004). "Counseling and the Internet: Asian American and Asian International College Students' Attitudes Toward Seeking On-line Professional Psychological Help." Journal of College Counseling, 7, 140-150.
  • Yeh, C. J., & Chang, T. (2004). Understanding the multidimensionality and heterogeneity of the Asian American experience. [Review of the book Asian American psychology: The science of lives in context]. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 49, 583-586.
  • Chang, T., & Yeh, C.J. (2003). "Using On-line Groups to Provide Support to Asian American Men: Racial, Cultural, Gender, and Treatment Issues." Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 34, 634-643.
  • Chang, T., Yeh, C.J., & Krumboltz, J. (2001). "Process and outcome evaluation of an electronic support group for Asian American men." Journal of Counseling Psychology, 48, 319-329.
  • Yeh, C. J., Inose, M., & Kobori, A., Chang, T. (2001). "Self and coping among college students in Japan." Journal of College Student Development, 42, 242-256.

Eddie Chiu

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Biography

Eddie Yu-Wai Chiu, Ph.D., is Associate Professor at the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, San Francisco. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University (Alliant), Los Angeles. He is a clinical psychologist. His clinical and research interests include multicultural mental health, mindfulness, legal and ethics, forensic psychology, children with special needs, and behavioral addictions.

Professional Interests
  • Asian immigrant and refugee mental health issues
  • Culture and intervention/assessment
  • Behavioral addiction (e.g., gambling addiction)
  • Mindfulness
  • Legal and ethics
  • Forensic psychology
  • Child and family issues
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Los Angeles, California
  • BSc. Psychology, University of Hull, Hull, England
Courses
  • Mindfulness Approaches to Health Psychology
  • Ethical Foundation of Clinical Practice
  • Introduction to Ethics and Law
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Asian American Psychology
  • Family Therapy
  • Research Proposal Design
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Zhao, Y., & Chiu, E. Y. (In Press). Culturally validation of the Counseling Center Assessment of Psychological Symptoms (CCAPS) for Mainland Chinese Students. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (August 31, 2019). Male privilege and international women health (FICF Newsletter).
  • Bergfeld, J*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2018, August). Mediators in the relationship between minority stress and depression among Young Same-Sex Attracted Women. Presented at symposium titled “Emerging Areas of Science, Practice, and Education with LGBTQ Women” at 126th Annual Conference of American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
  • Gerega, M*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2018, August). The Impacts of acculturation styles and social support on depression in older Russian immigrants. Poster presented at 126th Annual Conference of American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
  • Kepple, J*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2018, August). Trait mindfulness and effects on stress and burnout in law enforcement officer. Poster presented at 126th Annual Conference of American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
  • Menardo, D*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2018, August). Mindfulness, empathy, and intercultural sensitivity amongst undergraduate students. Poster Presented at 126th Annual Conference of American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
  • Bergfeld, J*., & Chiu, E. Y (2017). "Mediators in the relationship between minority stress and depression among young same-sex attracted women." Professional Psychology: Research and Practice 48, 294-300.
  • Chiu, E. Y. & Mangalath, N*. (2017). "Posttraumatic play therapy: Promises and pitfalls." PsycCRITQUE, 62, 17.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2017, April). Is problem gambling bad or mad? Workshop conducted at San Francisco Behavioral Healthcare Conference, San Francisco.
  • Bergfeld, J*., & Chiu, E. Y (2017 April). Mindfulness and acceptance as protective factors against minority stress. Presented at Conference on Evidence-Based Advances in Work with Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, San Jose.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2016). "Bridging racial gaps in education: Psychoeducational approaches." PsycCRITQUES, 61, 47.
  • Bergfeld, J*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2016 March). Minority stress and resiliency: Psychosocial protective factors against depression for same-sex attracted women. Poster presented at annual conference of California Psychological Association.
  • Hwang, W., Myers, H. F., Chiu, E., Mak, E., Butner, J. E., Fujimoto, K., & ... Miranda, J. (2015). "Culturally adapted Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chinese Americans with depression: A randomized controlled trial." Psychiatric Services, 66, 1035-1042.
  • Chiu, E. Y. & Valderrama, J*. (2015). "Locating neurobiological abnormalities in Internet Addiction." PsycCRITQUE, 60, 45.
  • Lewey, J*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2015, August). Teaching mindfulness online: A controlled pilot study. Poster presented at annual conference of Western Psychological Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2014). "Using psychological testing with diverse ethnic families in child custody evaluation." Journal of Child Custody, 11, 107-127.
  • Chiu, E. Y. & Mak, E. (2014). "Assessing bilingual children: Challenges and practice recommendations." PsycCRITQUE, 59, 39.
  • Chiu, E. Y. & Chiu, A. S. (2014). "Narrative inquiry of selfhood between East and West." PsycCRITQUE, 59, 10.
  • Tai, A*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2014, August). Cultural narratives of Chinese immigrant recovering gamblers. Poster presented at annual conference of American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
  • Oeur, R*., Chang, T., ** & Chiu, E. Y. (2014 August). Diagnosis and severity among clients in community mental health. Poster presented at annual conference of Asian American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
  • Hwang, W., Mak, E., Chiu, E. Y., Ng, M., Cheung, S., & Li, R. (2013). "Conducting culturally adapted intervention work: Reflections and recommendations." Taiwan Psychological Network newsletter, 8, 11-13.
  • Chiu, E. Y., Magalath, N*., & Mai, L., (2013, July). Domestic violence in Asian mail-order brides. Symposium conducted at annual conference of Asian American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. (CEU Provided)
  • Wai, C*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2013 July). The effects of emotional distress, parenting stress, and marital satisfaction on potential child physical maltreatment among Chinese mothers. Poster presented at annual conference of Asian American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2013, April). Attachment in cultural contexts. In Fridhandler, B. (Chair). How attachment theory can (and can't) guide custody decision. Seminar conducted in the State Bar of California.
  • Chiu, E. Y., & Woo, K. (2012). "Chinese American problem gambling: Characteristics and risk factors." International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 10, 911-922.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2012). "Adult psychopathology in Asians: Culture does matter." PsycCRITIQUES, 57, 111-123.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2012, November). Cultural narratives of Chinese recovering gamblers in group treatment. Workshop conducted at The First Asia Pacific Conference on Gambling and Commercial Gaming Research Program, Macau, China.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (Chair, 2012, November). Impacts of social gambling. Workshop conducted at The First Asia Pacific Conference on Gambling and Commercial Gaming Research Program, Macau, China.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2012, October). Attachment and emotion regulation. In Fridhandler, B. (Chair). How attachment theory can (and can’t) guide custody decisions. Workshop conducted at San Francisco Superior Court, San Francisco Bar Association, San Francisco.
  • Lauren, M*., & Chiu, E. Y. (2012, September). Asian international brides and domestic violence. Symposium at International Conference of Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, San Diego, CA. (CEU Provided)
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2012, June). Attachment theory in cultural contexts. In Fridhandler, B. (Chair). Has the pendulum swung? Revisiting the psychological needs of the child. Workshop conducted at Attachment, Brain Science and Children of Divorce at Annual Conference of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2011 April). "Addressing cultural issues in brief focused assessments." Newsletter of the Association of Family of Conciliation Court, 2, 6.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2011, September). Mindfulness based treatment for substance abuse. In Steven Bucky (Chair), Addiction, Trauma, and a Developmental Process of Treatment and Recovery. Workshop conducted at pre-conference affiliated training at the International Conference of Violence, Abuse and Trauma, San Diego, CA. (CEUs provided)
  • Chang, T**., Chiu, E. Y., Okubo, Y**., Sneed, R., Mayeda, N*., Nguyen, J*., Bassiri, K. G., Kwan, K., & Shea, C. (2011, August). A new training model in Asian American community mental health: Integrating program evaluation and clinical training. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington D.C.
  • Adams, L. A*., Chang, T**., & Chiu, E. Y. (2011, August). Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 for Chinese American populations: Reliability, validity, and factor structure. Poster presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington D.C.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2011, June). Mindfulness based treatment for gambling addiction: Promise & limitations. Paper presented at the 3rd Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addictions Conference, Hong Kong.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2011, June). Culture-specific practice of narrative therapy. Moderator at the 3rd Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addictions Conference, Hong Kong.
  • Chang, T**., Mayeda, N*., M., Chiu, E. Y. (2011, April). Asian Americans’ use of complementary and alternative therapies: Findings from a community mental health agency. Poster presented at the 2011 APPI State of the Science: Mental Health and Treatment Issues for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2011, February). Addressing cultural issues in brief focused assessments of child custody. In M. Lehmar (Chair), Brief Focused Assessments. Workshop conducted at the regional conference of Association of Family of Conciliation Court, San Francisco, CA. (CEUs provided)
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2010, December). Cultural issues of using MMPI-2 in child custody evaluation. Workshop at the San Francisco Psychological Association. (CEUs provided)
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2010, September). Gambling addiction and domestic violence in the Asian American community. Workshop conducted in Pre-Conference Affiliated Training at the International Conference of Violence, Abuse and Trauma, San Diego, CA. (CEUs provided)
  • Chiu, E. Y., Chang, T**., Okubo, Y**., Adams, Y*., Bassiri, K.G., Kwan, K., & Shea, C. (2010, August). Training Asian American psychologists for the real world: Integrating program evaluation and clinical training in a community mental health setting. Poster presented at annual conference of the Asian American Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
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  • Chiu, E. Y. (2009, October). Asian Americans and problem gambling: An overview and lessons learned. Keynote speaker in the Conference on “Understanding and Treating Problem Gambling in Asian American Community,” Portland, Oregon.
  • Chiu, E. Y. (2009, October). Cultural issues in Asian American family domestic violence. Workshop conducted at a conference by the Forensic Committee of Santa Clara Psychological Association and Santa Clara Bar Association.
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  • Chiu, E. Y. (June 2005). AAPI problem gambling issues. Workshop conducted at the NAPAFASA Conference: Asian American and Pacific Islander Substance Abuse Research: Los Angeles, CA.
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Steven Thorp

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Biography

Steven R. Thorp, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Distinguished Professor and Core Faculty member of the Clinical Psychology Psy.D Program for the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Thorp is the past Division Director of Mental Health at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, and he served as Program Director of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Clinical Team there for 7 years. He also served as the Co-Chief of the Psychotherapy Unit in the Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health. He has expertise in psychotherapy with veterans who have experienced psychological trauma. He has been the recipient of more than six million dollars in grant funding for Randomized Control Trials investigating clinical outcomes of psychotherapy for PTSD using telehealth technologies (i.e., telemedicine). He has authored more than 70 publications and has made over 100 presentations at regional and national conferences. He is also in private practice, where he provides assessment and cognitive-behavioral therapies. 

Professional Interests

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); barriers to care, including mental health stigma; mental health treatment preferences; telehealth - using technology to enhance psychological services; mental health for military veterans and older adults; posttraumatic growth; mindfulness; and resilience.

Education and Certifications

He earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and completed postdoctoral research fellowships in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and at the University of California, San Diego. He is Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, and licensed as a psychologist in California. 

Courses
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Diversity and Trauma
  • Professional Development
  • Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Christopher, M., Cohen, B., Cook, J., Cooley, S., Karel, M., Norman, S., Thorp, S. R., & Vasterling, J. (2013). FAQs about PTSD and dementia. Webpage for the National Center for PTSD.
  • Acierno, R., Godleski, L., Karlin, B., Morland, L., Rauch, S., Smith, T., Thorp, S. R., & Tuerk, P. (2011). Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for PTSD Telemental Health Appendix.
  • Thorp, S. R., & Stein, M. B. (2005). "Posttraumatic stress disorder and functioning." PTSD Research Quarterly, 16, 1-7.
  • Gregory, A.M., Tirabassi, C., Allard, C.B., Norman, S.B., Thorp, S., Stein, M.B., & Twamley, E.W. (2013). "Cognitive performance and treatment response in women with PTSD." Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 19 (S1), 173. (International Neuropsychological Society).
  • Aupperle, R. L., Stillman, A. N., Simmons, A. N., Flagan, T., Allard, C. B., Thorp, S. R., Norman, S. B., Paulus, M. P., & Stein, M. B. (2016). "Intimate partner violence PTSD and neural correlates of inhibition." Journal of Traumatic Stress, 29, 33-40. doi:10.1002/jts.22068
  • Allard, C. B., Norman, S. B., Thorp, S. R., Browne, K. C., & Stein, M. B. (2016). "Mid-treatment reduction in trauma-related guilt predicts PTSD and functioning following Cognitive Trauma Therapy for survivors of intimate partner violence." Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1-20. doi: 10.1177/0886260516636068
  • Williams, K., Kern, S., Thorp, S. R., Paulus, M., Shah, N., & Hauser, P. (2015). "VISN 22 Evidenced-Based Psychotherapy Telemental Health Center and Regional Pilot." Federal Practitioner, 32, 48-57.
  • Morland, L. A., Poizner, J., Williams, K., Masino, T., & Thorp, S. R. (2015). "Home-based clinical video teleconferencing care: Clinical considerations and future directions." International Review of Psychiatry, 27, 504-512. doi:10.4109/09540261.2015.1082986
  • Lohr, J. B., Palmer, B. W., Eidt, C. A., Aailaboyina, S., Mausbach, B. T., Wolkowitz, O. M., Thorp, S. R., & Jeste, D. V. (2015). "Is post-traumatic stress disorder associated with premature senescence? A review of the literature." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 23, 709-725. doi:10.1016/j/jagp.2015.04.001
  • Sones, H. M., Madsen, J., Jakupcak, M., & Thorp, S. (2015). "Evaluation of a group therapy program for the female partners of veterans diagnosed with PTSD: A pilot study." Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 4, 150-160. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000044
  • Mrkved, N., Hartmann, K., Aarsheim, L. M., Holen, D., Milde, A. M., Bomye, J., & Thorp, S. R. (2014). "A comparison of narrative exposure therapy and prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD." Clinical Psychology Review, 34, 453-467. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2014.06.005
  • Erbes, C. R., Stinson, R., Kuhn, E., Polusny, M., Urban, J., Hoffman, J., Ruzek, J. I., Stepnowsky, C., & Thorp, S. R. (2014). "Access, utilization, and interest in mHealth applications among veterans receiving outpatient care for PTSD." Military Medicine, 179, 1218-1222. doi:10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00014
  • Norman, S. B., Allard, C. B., Trim, R. S., Thorp, S. R., Behrooznia, M., & Stein, M. B. (2013). "Psychometrics of the Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scale (OASIS) in a sample of women with and without trauma histories." Archives of Women's Mental Health, 16, 123-9. doi:10.1007/s00737-012-0325-8
  • Schuitevoerder, S., Rosen, J. W., Twamley, E. W., Ayers, C. R., Sones, H., Lohr, J. B., Goetter, E. M., Fonzo, G. A., Holloway, K. J., & Thorp, S. R. (2013). "A meta-analysis of cognitive functioning in older adults with PTSD." Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 27, 550-558. doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.01.001
  • Bormann, J. E., Thorp, S. R., Wetherell, J. L., Golshan, S. & Lang, A. J. (2013). "Meditation-based mantram intervention for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial." Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 5, 259-267. doi: 10.1037/a0027522
  • Aupperle, R. L., Allard, C. B., Simmons, A. N., Flagan, T., Thorp, S. R., Norman, S. B., Paulus, M. P., & Stein, M. B. (2013). "Neural responses during emotional processing before and after cognitive trauma therapy for battered women." Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, 214, 48-55. doi:10.1016/j.pscychresns.2013.05.001
  • Wetherell, J. L., Petkus, A. J., Thorp, S. R., Stein, M. B., Chavira, D. A., Campbell-Sills, L., Craske, M. G., Sherbourne, C., Bystritsky, A., Sullivan, G., & Roy-Byrne, P. (2013). "Age differences in treatment response to a collaborative care intervention for anxiety disorders in primary care." British Journal of Psychiatry, 203, 65-72. doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.112.118547
  • Bryant, C., Mohlman, J., Gum, A., Stanley, M., Beekman, A. T. F., Wetherell, J., Thorp, S. R., Flint, A. J., Lenze, E. J. (2013). "Anxiety disorders in older adults: Looking to DSM-5 and beyond..." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21, 872-6. doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2013.01.011
  • Thorp, S. R. & Blazer, D. G. (2012). "Time does not heal all wounds: Trauma, stress, and resilience among older adults." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20, 375-379. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JGP.0b013e31824fb7e1
  • Aupperle, R. L., Allard, C. B., Grimes, E. M., Simmons, A. N., Flagan, T., Behrooznia, M., Cissell, S. H., Twamley, E. W., Thorp, S. R., Norman, S. B., Paulus, M. P., & Stein, M. B. (2012). "Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex activation during emotional anticipation and neuropsychological performance in posttraumatic stress disorder." Archives of General Psychiatry, 69, 360-371. doi:10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.1539
  • Bormann, J. E., Liu, L., Thorp, S. R., & Lang, A. J. (2012). "Spiritual well-being mediates PTSD change in veterans with military-related PTSD." International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19, 496-502. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-011-9186-1
  • Mohlman, J., Bryant, C., Lenze, E. J., Stanley, M. A., Gum, A., Flint, A., Beekman, A. T. F., Wetherell, J. L., Thorp, S. R., & Craske, M. G. (2012). "Improving recognition of late life anxiety disorders in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition: Observations and recommendations of the Advisory Committee to the Lifespan Disorders Work Group." International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 27, 549-556. doi: 10.1002/gps.2752
  • Thorp, S. R., Sones, H. M., Glorioso, D., Thompson, W., Light, G. A., Golshan, S., & Jeste, D. V. (2012). "Older patients with schizophrenia: Does military veteran status matter?" American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20, 248-256. doi: 10.1097/JGP.0b013e3182096ae5
  • Thorp, S. R., Stein, M. B., Jeste, D. V., Patterson, T. L., & Wetherell, J. L. (2012). "Prolonged exposure therapy for older veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: Pilot study." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20, 276-280. doi: 10.1097/JGP.0b013e3182435ee9
  • Thorp, S. R., Fidler, J., Moreno, L., Floto, E., & Agha, Z. (2012). "Lessons learned from studies of psychotherapy for PTSD via video teleconferencing." Psychological Services, 9, 197-199. doi: 10.1037/a0027057
  • Backhaus, A., Agha, Z., Maglione, M. L., Repp, A., Ross, B., Zuest, D., Rice-Thorp, N. M., Lohr, J., & Thorp, S. R. (2012). "Videoconferencing psychotherapy: A systematic review." Psychological Services, 9, 111-131
  • Wetherell, J. L., Afari, N., Ayers, C. R., Stoddard, J. A., Ruberg, J., Sorrell, J. T., Liu, L., Petkus, A. J., Thorp, S. R., Kraft, A., & Patterson, T. L. (2011). "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for generalized anxiety disorder in older adults: A preliminary report." Behavior Therapy, 42, 127-134. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2010.07.002
  • Sones, H. M., Thorp, S. R., Raskind, M. A. (2011). "Prevention of posttraumatic stress disorder." Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 34, 79-94. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2010.11.001
  • Nappi, C. M., Drummond, S. P. A., Thorp, S. R., & McQuaid, J. M. (2010). "Effectiveness of imagery rehearsal therapy for the treatment of combat-related nightmares in veterans." Behavior Therapy, 41, 237-44. doi: 10.1016/j.beth.2009.03.003
  • Fonzo, G. A., Simmons, A. N., Thorp, S. R., Norman, S. B., Paulus, M. P., & Stein, M. B. (2010). "Exaggerated and disconnected insular-amygdalar blood oxygenation level-dependent response to threat-related emotional faces in women with intimate-partner violence posttraumatic stress disorder." Biological Psychiatry, 68, 433-41. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2010.04.028
  • Thorp, S. R., Ayers, C. R., Nuevo, R., Stoddard, J. A., Sorrell, J. T., & Wetherell, J. L. (2009). "Meta-analysis comparing different behavioral treatments for late-life anxiety." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, 105-115. doi: 10.1097/JGP.0b013e31818b3f73
  • Twamley, E. W., Allard, C. B., Thorp, S. R., Norman, S. B., Cissell, S. H., Berardi, S. H., Grimes, E. M., & Stein, M. B. (2009). "Cognitive impairment and functioning in PTSD related to intimate partner violence." Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, 15, 879-887. doi:https://doi.org/10.1017/S135561770999049X
  • Wetherell, J. L., Ayers, C. R., Sorrell, J. T., Thorp, S. R., Nuevo, R., Belding, W., Gray, E., Stanley, M. A., Aren, P. A., Donohue, M., Untzer, J., Ramsdell, J., Xu, R., & Patterson, T. L. (2009). "Modular psychotherapy for anxiety in older primary care patients." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, 483-492. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/JGP.0b013e3181a31fb5
  • Cukrowicz, K. C., Franzese, A. T., Thorp, S. R., Cheavens, J. S., & Lynch, T. R. (2008). "Personality traits and perceived social support among depressed older adults." Aging & Mental Health, 12, 665-672. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860802343258
  • Simmons, A., Paulus, M. P., Thorp, S. R., Matthews, S. C., Norman, S. B., & Stein, M. B. (2008). "Functional activation and neural networks in women with posttraumatic stress disorder related to intimate partner violence." Biological Psychiatry, 64, 681-690. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.05.027
  • Bormann, J. E., Thorp, S., Wetherell, J. L. & Golshan, S. (2008). "A spiritually-based group intervention for combat veterans with PTSD: Feasibility study." Journal of Holistic Nursing, 26, 109-116. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010107311276
  • Ayers, C. R., Sorrell, J. T., Thorp, S. R., & Wetherell, J. L. (2007). "Evidence-based treatments for late-life anxiety." Psychology and Aging. 22, 8-17. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.22.1.8
  • Wetherell, J. L., Kim, D. S., Lindamer, L. A., Thorp, S. R., Hawthorne, W., Kim, K., Hough, R. L., Garcia, P., & Jeste, D. V. (2007). "Anxiety disorders in a public mental health system: Clinical characteristics and service use patterns." Journal of Affective Disorders, 104, 179-183. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2007.02.021
  • Lynch, T. R., Cheavens, J. S., Cukrowicz, K. C., Thorp, S. R., Bronner, L., & Beyer, J. (2007). "Treatment of older adults with co-morbid personality disorder and depression: A dialectical behavior therapy approach." International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22, 131-143. doi:10.1002/gps.1703
  • Rosenthal, M. Z., Cheavens, J. S., Compton, J. S., Thorp, S. R., & Lynch, T. R. (2005). "Thought suppression and treatment outcome in late-life depression." Aging and Mental Health, 9, 35-39. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860512331334040
  • Carson, J. W., Keefe, F. J., Lynch, T. R., Carson, K. M., Goli, V., Fras, A. M., & Thorp, S. R. (2005). "Loving-kindness meditation for chronic low back pain: Results from a pilot trial." Journal of Holistic Nursing, 23, 287-304. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010105277651
  • Carson, J. W., Keefe, F. J., Goli, V., Fras, A. M., Lynch, T. R., Thorp, S. R., & Buechler, J. L. (2005). "Forgiveness and chronic low back pain: A preliminary study examining the relationship of forgiveness to pain, anger, and psychological distress." Journal of Pain, 6, 84-91. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpain.2004.10.012
  • Thorp, S. R., O'Donohue, W. T., & Gregg, J. (2005). "The predoctoral internship: Is current training anachronistic?" Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 16-24. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.36.1.16
  • Wetherell, J. L., Sorrell, J. T., Thorp, S. R., & Patterson, T. L. (2005). "Psychological interventions for late-life anxiety: A review and early lessons from the CALM Study." Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 18, 72-82. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0891988705276058
  • Wetherell, J. L., Thorp, S. R., Patterson, T. L., Golshan, S., Jeste, D. V., & Gatz, M. (2004). "Quality of life in geriatric generalized anxiety disorder: A preliminary investigation." Journal of Psychiatric Research, 38, 305-312. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2003.09.003
  • Thorp, S. R., Krause, E. D., Cukrowicz, K. C., & Lynch, T. R. (2004). "Postpartum partner support, demand-withdraw communication, and maternal stress." Psychology of Women Quarterly, 28, 362-369. doi:10.1111/j.1471-6402.2004.00153.x
  • Wetherell, J. L., Palmer, B. W., Thorp, S. R., Patterson, T. L., Golshan, S., & Jeste, D. V. (2003). "Anxiety symptoms and quality of life in middle-aged and older outpatients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 64, 1476-1482. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.4088/JCP.v64n1212
  • Cook, J. M., McCarthy, E., & Thorp, S. R. (in press). "Older adults with PTSD: Brief state of research and evidence-based psychotherapy case illustration." American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jagp.2016.12.016
  • Thorp, S. R., Wells, S. Y., & Cook, J. M. (2017). "Trauma-focused therapy for older adults." In S. N. Gold (Ed. In Chief), C. J. Dalenberg, & J. M. Cook (Eds.), APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology (pp. 431-448). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
  • Thorp, S. R., Glassman, L. H., & Wells, S. Y. (2015). "PTSD and trauma." In N. Pachana (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Geropsychology, 1-8. Singapore: Springer Science. doi:10.1007/978-981-287-080-3_86-1
  • Cook, J. M., Naseem, A., & Thorp, S. R. (2015). "Treating PTSD in older adults." In N. C. Bernardy and M. J. Friedman (Eds.), A Practical Guide to PTSD Treatment: Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic Approaches (pp. 151-161). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
  • Thorp, S. R., Sones, H. M., & Cook, J. M. (2011). "Prolonged exposure therapy for older combat veterans in the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System." In K. H. Sorocco & S. Lauderdale (Eds.), Cognitive behavior therapy with older adults: Innovations across care settings (pp. 421-442). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Thorp, S. R., Sones, H. M., & Cook, J. M. (2011). "Posttraumatic stress disorder among older adults." In K. H. Sorocco & S. Lauderdale (Eds.), Cognitive behavior therapy with older adults: Innovations across care settings (pp. 189-217). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Thorp, S. R. (2011). "Implementing prolonged exposure in PTSD Clinical Teams (PCTs)." In A. Eftekhari & J. Crowley (Eds.), Successful Implementation of Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy in VHA: A Clinic Guidance Manual.
  • Ayers, C. R., Thorp, S. R., & Wetherell, J. L. (2009). "Anxiety disorders and hoarding in older adults." In M. M. Antony and M. B. Stein (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Anxiety and Related Disorders (pp. 625-635). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Thorp, S. R., & Stein, M. B. (2008). "Occupational Disability." In G. Reyes, J. Elhai, and J. Ford. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma (p. 453). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Thorp, S. R. & Lynch, T. R. (2005). "Depression and personality disorders - older adults." In A. Freeman (Ed. in Chief), S. H. Felgoise, A. M. Nezu, C. M. Nezu, & M. A. Reineke (Eds), Encyclopedia of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (pp. 155-158). New York: Springer.
  • Rodgers, C. S., Norman, S. B., Thorp, S. R., Lebeck, M. M., & Lang, A. J. (2005). "Trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder and health behaviors: Impact on special populations." In T. A. Corales (Ed.), Focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research (pp. 203-224). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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Biography

Amber J. Landers PhD is Program Director and Assistant Professor in the PsyD program at California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University- San Francisco campus. She has experience in consultation and brief interventions in primary care, school, and early childhood settings and is coordinator of the Integrated Health Track at CSPP San Francisco. She obtained her BA from the University of California-Riverside, and completed her doctorate at Purdue University where her dissertation examined the effects of stress and parent-teacher communication on the psychological adjustment of ethnic minority elementary school children. She completed her pre-and post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance. Her interests including the training and practice of integrating mental health into non-mental health settings, reducing stigma, and promoting health and mental health access for underserved populations, children, and families.

Professional Interests
  • Ethnic Minority Mental Health
  • Children and Families
  • Primary Care Behavioral Health Integration
Education and Certifications
  • Clinical Fellow/Post-doctoral Fellowship
  • PhD Clinical Psychology
  • M.S. Clinical Psychology
  • B.A. Psychology and Sociology
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field
  • Landers, A.J., Rollock, D., Rolfes, C.B., & Moore, D. L. (2011) "Police contact and stress among African American college students." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 81, 72-81.

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Online PsyD in Educational Psychology

A PsyD in educational psychology degree can expand your knowledge and skills through coursework in leadership, consultation, global education, research design, program development, law, ethics, equity, and social justice. Classes in multicultural counseling, developmental psychopathology, neuropsychology, and psychopharmacology deepen your understanding and can better help you support students and families. Exploring the doctorate in education psychology degree program opens more opportunities for aspiring educational psychologists. The PsyD School Psychology program helps you become a leader in the field of educational psychology and strengthens your ability to influence change in educational systems.

Once you complete your PsyD in Educational Psychology, you’ll be positioned to pursue teaching at the college and university level and will have been provided with the tools to excel within the field of educational psychology. Your clinical counseling skills are also valuable in special education and behavioral interventions. Your professional practice may also find a place in mental health clinics, government agencies, research organizations, and consulting firms.

The PsyD in educational psychology degree program is for those with a license, certificate, and/or credentials who want to practice school psychology. It's perfect for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in instructional design, social behavior, and academic research. With flexible courses, this program supports working professionals to earn their doctorate while balancing other commitments.

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Online PsyD Program

The PsyD program is offered entirely online so that you can complete your doctorate in educational psychology from the location of your choice.

Varied Curriculum

The educational psychology doctoral program will give you the expertise to work within and make meaningful changes to educational policy and systems.  

Professional Skills Development

Once you’ve completed your education psychology program and gained clinical experience, you’ll develop your ability to understand, apply, and integrate research and methodology in educational psychology.

 

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With your PsyD in educational psychology, you should be prepared to pursue a career as psychologist in the school system, either working with students directly, or from a more macro perspective, helping to design and implement changes in classrooms and institutions to make the education experience better for all involved. As a school psychologist, you should also be prepared to apply these same skills in teaching at the college and university level. The courses not only provide foundational knowledge but also prepare students to apply evidence-based strategies in real-world settings. Research methodologies, psychological sciences, and educational policy are key components of the curriculum.

Our doctorate in Educational Psychology focuses on social justice, equity, and leadership and expands your knowledge of human development, school counseling, program evaluation, and research design. It has a special focus on developing you as a leader to successfully make systems/organizational changes. A doctorate in educational psychology graduate certificate offers professional development and potential career advancement for those working in the field of school psychology. It paves the way for potential careers in educational research, college/university teaching, program evaluation, consultation, supervision, and being competitive in the private practice realm of psychological services. So whether you want to take part in student services or simply advance your counselor education, the Ed Psychology graduate program provides the foundation needed to excel. The fully online program is designed for those who have a license or certification in educational psychology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Coursework for the PsyD educational psychology program or Doctorate in School Psychology program ensures you’re are well-versed in the following professional competency areas:

  • Professional skills – Ability to apply educational psychology theory and educational leadership including: law, ethics and equity, neuropsychology, developmental psychopathology, psychopharmacology, multicultural counseling psychology, and consultation.
  • Professional roles – Understanding of the diverse roles and needs of an applied educational psychologist at the doctoral level.
  • Applied research – Development of advanced skills in the areas of program development and evaluation, as well as the application of qualitative research methodologies.
  • Professional concepts – Skills in organizational consultation, small group consultation, and collaborative activities.

Some graduates of educational psychology work in university settings, designing innovative instructional methods to enhance student engagement. Others help learners of all ages, including K-12 students and adult professionals in corporate training environments. From exploring learning sciences to gaining practical experience as a school psychologist, this advanced graduate study in educational psychology equips you with the expertise to make a meaningful impact within educational communities. 

 

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What's the difference between PsyD in Educational Psychology program and PhD program?

It depends on your preferred career goals. The PsyD program is leaning toward the application of psychological principles where you work directly with students, provide behavior analysis, and apply your counseling psychology skills in school settings. A PhD program is putting emphasis on research methods and contributing to the field through scholarly publications. 

What scholarship and financial aid options are available?

Private and public scholarships can help you meet the cost of your education psychology, and Alliant offers institutional scholarships for many of our students. Learn more about these scholarship opportunities here. Additional financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of loans, grants, federal work study, and military aid. Learn more in our Financial Options Guide.

When does the degree program start?

The graduate school psychology program is an eight-week term program and is open only for fall enrollment. Learn more with our eight-week term academic calendar.

How long does it take to complete the program?

The online PsyD in school psychology or educational psychology degree is a 50-credit program that takes a minimum of two years to complete, across 11 terms.

What is the modality of this program?

The PsyD in educational psychology program is offered online. All classes and coursework can be completed virtually, allowing you to tailor your doctorate educational psychology online study to your schedule. School psychologists can also continue their professional practice on a full-time basis while in a continuing education program.

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This is a profession in which you can really change the hearts and minds of many and make a difference. There are many opportunities to be able to transform systems and provide support in more ways that increase your impact in the lives of your students.

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School Psychologist and CSOE Alumnus

Why Alliant

At Alliant, our mission is to prepare students for professional careers of service and leadership and to promote the discovery and application of knowledge to improve lives. We offer an education that is accredited, focused on practical knowledge and skills, connected with diverse faculty and alumni, and aimed at the student experience.

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CSOE offers a variety of degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare you to make a lasting difference through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. Whether you’re looking for an online degree program or an in-person learning experience for your higher education, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

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