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Dr Debra Kaysen is a revered professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University. Her clinical work and research is focused on the treatment of traumatic stress including PTSD for diverse populations. She is particularly well-versed in Cognitive Processing Therapy and developed a program at the University of Washington to design and evaluate feasible interventions for people who have experienced traumatic incidents. She is a past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Missouri - St. Louis2003
Master of Science (MS), Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Missouri - St. Louis1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), PsychologyTufts University1991
7 Honors and Awards
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)2019
President
University of Washington2019
Psychology Residency Annual Award for Teaching and Supervisory Excellence
University of Washington2018
Psychology Residency Annual Award for Teaching and Supervisory Excellence
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2015
Fellow
University of Washington2013
Depression Therapy Research Endowed Professor
American Psychological Association2007
NIAAA/NIDA Early Career Poster Award
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 2005
SIG New Investigator award
1 Book
Book cover of "Flexible Applications of Cognitive Processing Therapy: Evidence-Based Treatment Methods"