Cara O'Connell-Edwards, PhD
Titles
Assistant Professor
Education
PhD: Clinical Psychology, West Virginia University, 2006
Postdoctoral Fellow: Medical Psychology, Duke University Medical Center, 2006-2007
Sub-Specialties
- Comprehensive psychological evaluation with standardized testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression, anxiety (including PTSD) and stress management
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain management and medical illness
- Brief interventions for improving readiness for medical or surgical treatments
- Relapse prevention treatment for addictions
- Guided imagery and relaxation training
- Patient and family education
For more information, see our rehabilitation psychology services.
Recent Honors
Behavioral Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant, NIH T32, 2007
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation