Catherine L. Dempsey, PhD, MPH

Research Psychologist, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
Research Assistant Professor, Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University

Catherine L. Dempsey, PhD, MPH is a Research Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress in the Department of Psychiatry at Uniformed Services University. She completed her BS and MPH from Emory University. Dr. Dempsey received her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado and Respecialization Certification in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona. She completed her psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. VA Medical Centers with a focus in integrative medicine and trauma. She is an experienced clinical researcher and trainer in diagnostic assessment in military populations. Dr. Dempsey also publishes in the areas of treatment interventions for trauma and addictions.  She joined the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress in September 2011.

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