VALB Postdoc Brochure 2025-2026

Updated July 11, 2024

Teaching/Training interests: neurodegenerative diseases, cognition, aging, lifestyle factors, professional development

HAWKINS, Nathanial Current VA Position: Staff Psychologist Training Rotation: Program for Traumatic Stress (Combat PTSD) Area of Specialization: Clinical Psychology Degree: Ph.D., Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University, 2014 VA hire: 2012 E-mail address: Nathanial.Hawkins@va.gov Licensure: California (2016) Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive-Behavioral, Integrated Areas of Clinical Specialization: Trauma, PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Sleep, LGBT Care Publications/Research interests: Trauma and substance use Teaching/Training Interests: Treatment of other trauma related disorders, military and childhood sexual trauma, posttraumatic resilience, PTSD family support, substance use disorders, transgender care, and LGBT issues HUANG, John S. Current VA Position: Staff Psychologist, PTSD Program; EBP Seminar Coordinator Degree: Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2003 Substantive Area: Clinical Psychology VA hire: 2006 E-mail address: john.huang2@va.gov Licensure: California (2005) Theoretical Orientation: Eclectic, Cognitive-Behavioral; Interpersonal Process; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Areas of Clinical Focus: Diversity issues; PTSD; meditation/relaxation Publication/Research Interests: Diversity and mental health Research Interests: Diversity and mental health Professional Organizations: APA Teaching/Training Interests: Diversity; Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Native American spirituality HURWITZ, Vanessa Current VA Position: Chief of Psychology Services and Staff Psychologist, Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) Degree: Ph.D., Fuller School of Psychology, 2016 Substantive Area: Clinical Psychology VA hire: 2017 E-mail address: vanessa.hurwitz@va.gov Licensure: California (2017) Theoretical Orientation: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of Clinical Focus: Trauma, Emotion Dysregulation Professional Organizations: American Psychological Association Teaching/Training Interests: DBT, Case Conceptualization-driven CBT, CBASP for chronic depression, Professional Development

JAZYK-LARSON, Katherine R.

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