Q1: Do you have any professional experience or exposure to hypnosis? How familiar are you with the topic? I have been exposed to hypnosis since graduate school at Florida State University in the Clinical Psychology program. My area of focus was behavioral medicine. ...
Are you a member of the psychological association of your state, province, or territory? I am a member and Fellow of the Georgia Psychological Association. I have been a member since 1991. What offices or positions have you held in your SPTA, and when? President...
I am particularly interested in the interaction of urban stress, poverty, the environment, and other such factors, and how they impact health and mental health. We know that living in urban/high density areas is a key driver of the higher incidence of health and...
The identity and values of SWP are central in my lived experiences and professional life’s purpose. Serving the underserved, advancing social justice, nurturing cultural diversity, and advancing women and ethnic minorities are values I share with SWP. In 2009, my...
Professionally, I am Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology, and have worked in integrated care throughout my career in multiple contexts including a medical school, hospital, co-location in a physician’s office, and in my own independent practice (since...
How do you view specialty/subspecialty psychology practice and board certification in professional psychology? I feel strongly that specialty board certification is vital in psychology and I am heartened by the number of specialties recognized by Commission for the...
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