Advancing the Science of Trauma Recovery
My clinical work is grounded in research, and I believe the best therapy combines scientific evidence with genuine human connection.
Throughout my career, I have contributed to federally funded research examining PTSD, trauma recovery, and evidence-based treatment. My work has explored how childhood and adulthood trauma influence PTSD, and the roles of attachment, guilt, shame, and moral emotions in recovery.
In addition to publishing and presenting research, I have served as a study therapist on national clinical trials evaluating Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction (TrIGR), and Present-Centered Therapy (PCT). I currently serve as a treatment consultant for a federally funded PTSD clinical trial, providing consultation to therapists learning to deliver Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) with fidelity as part of the research study.
Research Interests
- PTSD and trauma recovery
- Childhood and adulthood trauma
- Attachment and interpersonal relationships
- Guilt, shame, and moral emotions
- Moral injury
- Evidence-based psychotherapy
- Implementation science
Selected Publications
Differential Relationships of Guilt and Shame Among Veterans with PTSD
Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy (2019)
Military and Pre-Military Trauma, Attachment Orientations, and PTSD Severity Among Male and Female Veterans
Journal of Traumatic Stress (2018)
Additional Areas of Scholarship
My publications and presentations have also addressed:
- Attachment and PTSD
- Trauma treatment for sexual minority Veterans
- Trauma-informed care
- Suicide prevention implementation
- Moral emotions in trauma recovery
Professional Service
In addition to my research, I serve as an ad hoc peer reviewer for:
- Nature Mental Health
- Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
I have also presented nationally through organizations including the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD training programs.
Learn More
For a complete list of publications, presentations, and ongoing research, please visit my ResearchGate profile.