Dr. Anne Mary K. Montero
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide evaluations and psychotherapy as part of the Indiana University School of Medicine's Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders where I serve as an Assistant Professor of Medicine, as well as through Indiana University Health where I serve as the Medical Director for Behavioral Health at IU Health North Hospital/Indiana North Central Region.
I am honored to provide community education and forensic consultation upon request. Regular topics of focus include chronic pain, coping with medical illness, trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges including workplace stress coping and burnout prevention, and executive coaching for individuals and organizations looking to make change last.
Highlights
Health psychology specialization in anxiety, somatization, and cognitive-behavioral evaluation and care
Clinical expertise with diverse medical populations, including GI, pain, oncology, and women’s health
Evidenced-based practice with multicultural training, bilingual care, and focus on outcome evaluation
Forensic consultation with medical malpractice and risk stratification/assessment
Leadership, team, and wellness/burnout training with passion for delivering outcome excellence
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1998-2007
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Board Certified with IN licensure, HSPP
APA Accredited
Dissertation: Follow-Up Behavior for Abnormal Pap Smears: A Regional Analysis of Low-Income African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian Women
Major: Clinical Psychology
Minors: Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, concentration in Health Psychology
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 4.0
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1998-1999
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
APA Accredited
earned in 15 months, record time to UWM degree
Thesis: The Impact of Family Backgrounds on the Formation of Adult Primary Relationships
University of Notre Dame
1989-1993
Bachelor of Arts & Science, magna cum laude
Major: Romance Languages and Literatures (Spanish) with concentration in Communications
Professional Experience: Clinical Psychology
Indiana University Health, Spring Mill Clinic, University Hospital (Indianapolis, IN)
2014-present
Medical Psychologist, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division
Promoted 7/2024 from: Medical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division - Department Chief, Dr. Mohammed Al-Haddad, MD
Lead psychologist for direct patient care for IU Health Digestive and Liver Disorder Division
Serving as primary service provider for psychological assessment and treatment for division, including motility, IBD, hepatology, and other functional gastroenterology patients
Performing risk stratification preoperative evaluations for IU Health patients, identifying risk factors in candidates for surgery, treatment strategies, and psychological issues for care
Working in interdisciplinary team on motility research and treatment
Providing patient psychotherapy for adjustment to illness to help enhance medical outcomes
Developing innovative treatment protocol for interdisciplinary pain management and patient compliance
Indiana University Health, North Hospital (Carmel, IN)
2016-present
Medical Director, Behavioral Health -
Department Chief, Drs. Mohammed Al-Haddad, M.D.;
Chief Medical Officer, Drs. Paul Calkins, M.D. (2016-2020), Rocky Singh, M.D. (2020-present)Medical directorship created with program foundation and development for behavioral health
Serving as sole service provider for first 3 years of program, performing psychological assessment and treatment for all hospital divisions, including GI, General Surgery, Primary Care, Orthopedics, Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Health, and Hospitalists/ICU
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for patient care, treatment planning, and policy/program development (e.g., RN training on patient expectations/team bill of rights)
Managing program productivity and staff expansion, training, and supervision, including second psychologist
Providing inpatient and outpatient care; developing staff training and support
Indiana University Health, University Hospital (Indianapolis, IN)
2008-2014
Clinical Psychologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine for Solid Organ Transplant Team - Department Chief, Naga Chalasani, M.D. (Assoc. Dean of Clinical Research, IU School of Medicine)
Provided patient assessment and clinical support for IU Gastroenterology and Transplant Divisions
Performed preoperative psychological evaluations for transplant and GI patients, identifying candidates for transplant, treatment strategies, and psychological issues to minimize risk in treatment
Served interdisciplinary team on liver, kidney, multivisceral transplant selection committees
Offered patient psychotherapy for adjustment to illness to help enhance medical outcomes
Founded patient support group, initiated psychoeducation for transplant patients and families
Forensic Consultation (Westfield, IN)
2019-present
Medical Psychologist, Expert Witness
Provided forensic consultation with medical/psychological record review, case opinion, independent neuropsychological examination
Offered expert evaluation at federal and state levels
Engaged medical record/disability file review, other forensic strategy consultation
Educational Instruction (Indiana, West Virginia, Illinois, and Missouri)
3/13-15/2019
4/10-12/2019
Psychology Instructor: Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain: Helping Patients Move from Hurt to Hope
PESI, Inc.Created and delivered full-day seminars for professional continuing education requirements in psychology, medicine, nursing, physical/occupational therapy, and mental health clinicians; open to public and other professions
Didactic and interactive seminar on chronic pain evaluation and treatment, including opioid risk evaluation and validity detection in psychological assessment
Professional Psychological Associates
(Indianapolis, IN)
2007-08
Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Supervisor, Corby A. Bubp, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist, HSPPProvided psychological assessment and therapy for individual adult and child evaluations
Provided neuropsychological evaluations, treatment for geriatric inpatients and residents
Performed IQ, personality, disability assessments for adult clinic outpatient population
Developed and implemented treatment plan, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback
Neurofeedback training and instruction
Union Hospital, Hux Cancer Center (Terre Haute, IN)
2008
Medical Psychologist - Supervisor, Steve Marlow, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, HSPP
Founded interdisciplinary psycho-oncology program; support for diverse physician groups in the hospital
Created and implemented comprehensive psycho-oncology program
Developed psychological screening for NICU, OB/GYN patients; provided assessment on rehab unit
Initiated primary research on program effectiveness among patients and health care providers
Psychological Services Center (Louisville, KY)
2007-08
Private Practice, Clinical Psychologist - Supervisor, Dennis J. Buchholz, Clinical Neuropsychologist, ABPP
Assessed for schizophrenia, mood disturbance for court-ordered and private evaluations
Evaluated parenting aptitude, IQ, and psychopathology for KY Dept. Health/Family Services
Provided child, family therapy and inpatient psychiatric hospital assessments for adolescents and adults, including those with seriously mental illness
Offered bilingual assessments and therapy for local racing association members/family
Jefferson County Internship Consortium -- APA Accredited (Louisville, KY)
Family Connections (Louisville, KY)
2006-07
Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology - Supervisors: David Finke, Ph.D., Jeff Jackson, Psy.D., Gene Kinnetz, M.A.
Provided comprehensive assessment and therapy during intake, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapy
Chartered clinical outcome data with individual patients; assessed improvements per intervention
Offered bilingual services to children, adolescents, and families of diverse ethnicity and SES
Jefferson County Internship Consortium -- APA Accredited (Louisville, KY)
Kentucky Center for Psychiatric Care (La Grange, KY)
2006-07
Doctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology - Supervisors: Steve Free, J.D., Ph.D., Richard Johnson, Ph.D., Russ Williams, Psy.D.
Provided forensic assessment of inmates, hospital inpatients to help determine criminal responsibility and competency to stand trial
Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University (Boston, MA)
2001-02
Psychotherapist as Practicum Student
Supervisors: David Barlow, Ph.D., G.Steketee, Ph.D., J.Wincze, Ph.D., and W.Lippe, Ph.D.
Implemented cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic strategies in short- and long-term individual psychotherapy, including treatment of both chronic and acute mood, anxiety, and cognitive disorders
Developed and implemented cognitive-behavioral treatment to reduce panic, OCD, GAD symptoms
Treated patients in sexual dysfunction clinic; co-led adolescent social phobia group
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Psychology Clinic
2000-01
Psychotherapist as Psychology Trainee
Supervisors: Hobart Davies, Ph.D., Robyn Ridley, Ph.D.
Worked within scientist-practitioner model in both short- and long-term counseling
Provided diverse population of clients bilingual assistance through cognitive-behavioral, goal-oriented, and psychodynamic approaches to therapy
Clement Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Milwaukee, WI)
2000
Psychology Trainee: Pain Management and Rehabilitation Teams
Supervisor: Jill Klayman, Ph.D.
Collaborated with psychologist to evaluate and treat inpatient veterans
Worked with physical medicine/multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate client progress in unit
Sixteenth Street Behavioral Health Clinic (Milwaukee, WI)
2000
Psychology Trainee: Mental Health Unit
Supervisor: Paul West, Ph.D.
Conducted intakes, individual psychotherapy exclusively in Spanish with urban adult population
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Psychology Clinic
1998-2000
Assessor as Psychology Trainee, including Objective and Projective Testing
Supervisor: Vincent Adesso, Ph.D.
Administered and interpreted full objective and projective batteries, including providing feedback and recommendations to clients
Repeatedly administered up to 15 standard and age- and ethnic-specific aptitude, intelligence, and emotional diagnostic instruments
Strong emphasis in multi-racial child and adolescent assessment
Professional Experience: Health Research and Consumer Marketing
Cramer-Krasselt Advertising Agency (Milwaukee, WI)
1996-98
Senior Account Executive, Roche Diagnostics (Indianapolis, IN)
Led interdisciplinary team to devise and implement pioneering consumer- and health care provider-targeted marketing strategy; coordinated primary research strategy
Developed segmented business plan for each market group, from manufacturer to consumer, pharmacist, physician/nurse practitioner, and sales support force
Leo Burnett Company (consumer advertising: Chicago, IL)
1993-96
Client Service Account Executive, Procter & Gamble U.S. and Hispanic Consumer Markets, McDonald’s U.S. Regional and Hispanic Consumer Market
Media Strategist, U.S. and global accounts
Led interdisciplinary team to develop integrated advertising campaign in U.S. and international health and beauty care industries; forged matrix account plans to grow client market share
Developed marketing strategy and original research plans, including Spanish-language primary research in direct Hispanic consumer marketing
Devised business plan to help guide in-development product through FDA approval to market
Academic and Civic Activities
Indiana University Health North Ethics Committee, Invited Member, nominated for Co-chair
2023-present
Indiana University Health Clinical Ethics Intensive Training, peer-nominated for participation
7/2024
Indiana University School of Medicine
Promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - 7/2024
Indiana University Digestive and Liver Disorders Wellness Committee - 2021-present
Initiated “Fostering Resilience in DaLD” proposal for division-specific pilot program for wellness navigation and physician and staff burnout risk mitigation/prevention - 4/2022-present
Wellness training program for faculty, staff, and fellows - 4/2022-present
Virtual wellness program creation, development, dissemination - 1/2024-present
Peer coaching with Gallup StrengthFinders certification and training - 1/2024-present
Indiana University Health North Hospital Medical Directors Committee, Member
2021-present
Initiated “Positive Results” Campaign, a physician- and team-targeted program promoting diversity and psychoeducational awareness with print messaging for team education - 2022-2023
Psychology Undergraduate Student Mentoring
2022-present
Indiana University Nu Rho Psi, University of Alabama Clinical Psychology Program
Health Psychology Doctoral Candidate Supervision
2021-present
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Clinical Psychology Program
Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders/General Surgery
2021-present
TPIAT Selection Committee, Invited Member Indiana University Health Behavioral Health Clinical Council
Indiana University Health Clinical Addictions Council
2023-present
Autoimmune Hepatitis Association, Psychological Consultant
2020-present
Autoimmune Hepatitis Association, Board of Directors
2020-present
Psychologist Supervisor, Indiana University Health GI Psychology Division
2017-2019
Indiana University Health General Surgery ERAS Expansion Program Proposal: Integrating Psychological Factors to Enhance Surgical Outcomes
2018
Indiana University Health Behavioral Health Collaborative, Executive Leadership
Team 2018-present
Task Force 2017-present
Indiana State Attorney General Opioid Abuse Prevention Taskforce Committee
2016-2022
Indiana University Health Liver Transplant Selection Committee
2008-2014
Indiana University Health Multivisceral Transplant Selection Committee
2008-2014
Indiana University Health Kidney Transplant Living Donor Selection Committee
2008-2014
Indiana University Health Transplant Patient Psychoeducation Team
2009-2014
Indiana University Health Quality Improvement Committee
2009-2010
Psychology Intern Supervisor: Indiana University Health GI Psychology Division
2009
Presentations and Publications
The Domino Effect: Mental Momentum the Easy Way, forthcoming book on the building blocks to mental health and resilience, with planned publication on Amazon.com
Resilience Resource Center: Psychology Works Institute, online offering for public psychoeducation
2023-present
Anxiety and Perfectionism in High-Performing Professionals: invited keynote speaker with presentation to Indiana University/Purdue University - Alumni Relations “Weekend U”
02/2024
Dr. Anne Mary Montero: Unveiling the Surprisingly Simple Secrets to Manifesting Mental Health: invited interview with True Hollywood Talk, Ulyses Osuna
Gratitude as a Strategic Force in Academic Medical Care, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, inaugural Division Wellness lecture series
11/2023
MedTech Outlook Fall 2023- invited interview on psychology career/training for feature article in MedTech Outlook magazine, publication for providers/industry leaders in medicine, psychology, and technology
Nu Rho Psi Indiana University 2023- invited presentation on psychology career/training for student conference of Nu Rho Psi, honors organization for study in neuroscience, Indiana University – Bloomington
10/2023
A Focus on Mental Health with Autoimmune Hepatitis- invited presentation to International Autoimmune Hepatitis Association Conference for patient and caregiver teams
10/2023
Stacking the Deck with Resources for Resilience in Coping through Breast Cancer: Eli Lilly Oncology University invited presentation on psychological coping strategies
Invited 10/2023
Pelvic and Psychological Health: Rehabilitation at the Intersection of Distress, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Rehabilitation Division
09/2023
Anxiety and Perfectionism in Academic Medical Care, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, inaugural Division Wellness lecture
08/2023
The Efficacy of Psychological Therapies in Patients with Chronic Constipation and History of Early Adverse Life Events or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (co-author with Dr. Andrea Shin), overview of data collected in primary investigation of PTSD/EALS and chronic GI distress with brief cognitive-behavioral intervention; accepted for presentation for Digestive Disease Week “DDW 2023,” Chicago, IL
05/2023
Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplant (co-author with Dr. Kyle Lewellen), overview of model of multidisciplinary team management of GI/psychological care; accepted for presentation for Digestive Disease Week “DDW 2023,” Chicago, IL
05/2023
Characterization of Clinical Classification of Gastroparesis based on Predominant Symptom Presentation (co-author with Dr. Betty Li), overview of model of gastroparesis and subtypes including GI/psychological features; accepted for presentation for Digestive Disease Week “DDW 2023,” Chicago, IL
05/2023
Burnout Risk and Stress Management Strategies in Nursing, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Nursing Team- Continuing Education
05/2023
Maximizing Restoration: Using Empirically-Supported Sleep Strategies to Support Effective Performance, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, inaugural Division Wellness lecture
04/2023
Well-Being on Fellowship Front Lines 2023, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellowship Continuing Education
04/2023
Somatoform Disorders: Distinguishing Challenging Patients at the Intersection of Medical and Psychological Distress, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellowship Continuing Education
04/2023
Interdisciplinary Psychological Evaluation in Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Cell Transplant (first author), proposed model of multidisciplinary team management of GI/psychological care; accepted for presentation for session 49: Clinical/Outcomes: Hepatopancreatobiliary Session of the 18th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Houston, TX
02/2023
Wellness in Action: Administrative Leadership Retreat 2023, invited presentation to Indiana University Health/Indiana University School of Medicine Executive Leadership Team
02/2023
Integrated Assessment and Treatment of Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Clinical Model of Interdisciplinary Care: (first author), proposed model of multidisciplinary team management of GI/psychological care; manuscript in submission
present
Total Pancreatectomy with Percutaneous Islet Autotransplant after Remote Islet Processing: A Viable Paradigm? (co-author with Llewellyn, K, Zyromski, N, et al.) submitted to Pancreas
01/2024
Well-being Primer for Healthcare Providers- invited presentation on psychological aspects of coping in high-pressure healthcare environments, Indiana University School of Medicine Digestive and Liver Disorders Division Faculty and Staff Continuing education
02/2023
DaLD Lunch and Learn on Well-Being, invited presentation on psychoeducational approach to well-being and coping in high-pressure work environments to staff for Indiana University School of Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division
11/2022
Symptom Synergy in Autoimmune Disease: Assessment and Management in AIH - invited presentation to the Autoimmune Hepatitis International Association – Midwest Chapter on coping with primary disease side effects of fatigue, depression and anxiety affecting quality of life
11/2022
Interdisciplinary Psychological Evaluation in Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Cell Transplant (first author), proposed model of multidisciplinary team management of GI/psychological care; accepted for presentation for session 49: Clinical/Outcomes: Hepatopancreatobiliary Session of the 18th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Houston, TX
02/2023
National Recommendation for Adults to be Screened for Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Interview with WISH-TV: discussion of national screening recommendations to include mental health symptoms of anxiety
McGuire, S; Montero, AM; McGreevy, K; Zyromski, N (2022). Pancreatitis Associated Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Hypothesis, Definition, and Intervention. Surgery Open Science, 02 July 2022. ISSN 2589-8450, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sopen.2022.06.005.
Psychological Perspectives on Coping with Rare Disease– invited presentation for Autoimmune Hepatitis Association national conference for medical/psychological continuing education
07/2022
Stress Coping and Fellowship Self-Care – invited presentation for Indiana University Health Digestive and Liver Disorders Division medical/psychological continuing education
06/2022
25th Annual IU Gastroenterology/Hepatology Update Conference (faculty panel speaker on psychological assessment and treatment planning in GI/hepatology care)
05/2022
Shin, A; Montero, AM; Jones, S; James-Stevenson, T; Kadariya, A; Gupta, A; Jarrett, M; Xu, H. (2022). Patient Perceptions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Adults with Functional Bowel Disorders (FBD) May Differ by FBD Category, poster presentation at the Digestive Disorder Week National Convention of the American Gastroenterology Association; San Diego, CA
05/2022
GI Psychology Primer: Psychoneurogastroenterology Assessment and Care – invited presentation for medical continuing education for Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellows, Indiana University School of Medicine
04/2022
Stress Coping and the Emergency Department– invited presentation for Indiana University Health North Hospital Emergency Division medical/psychological continuing education
04/2022
Hendrix, J; Ranginani, D; Montero, AM; Lockett, C; Xu, H; James-Stevenson, T; Shin, A. (2022). Early adverse life events and post-traumatic stress disorder in patients with constipation and suspected disordered defecation. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, 34 (3): e14195. Epub 2021 Jun 14. PMID: 34121276.
Psychological Perspectives on Cancer Coping for Caregivers: Invited presentation for community continuing education with partnership between Indiana University Health North Hospital/Schwarz Cancer Center and Carmel/Clay Library Foundation, Carmel, IN
11/2021
Conversion/Somatoform Disorders and Interdisciplinary Care: Invited presentation for medical continuing education to the Indiana University Health North Rehabilitation Division (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology teams)
09/2021
Pancreatitis Associated Anxiety, Depression, and Stress: Definition and Intervention: Co-author, paper accepted for presentation at the Central Surgical Association and Midwest Surgical Association Annual Meeting
07/2021
Medical Psychology Public Education: Expert interview on mind-body connections in IBS and IBD (Prevention Magazine): Invited interview on pathways of connection/coping with disorders of brain-gut interaction
06/2021
Psychological Factors in Interdisciplinary Management of Chronic Pain: Indiana State Medical Association –invited presentation for medical continuing education
Factitious Disorders and Physician Well-Being - invited presentation for medical continuing education for Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellows, Indiana University School of Medicine
04/2021
Burnout Risk Prevention for the Busy Physician in Training – invited presentation for medical continuing education for Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellows, Indiana University School of Medicine
04/2021
Medical Psychology Public Education WISH-8 TV: Invited interview on trauma/coping with current events, including Derek Chauvin trial
Medical Psychology Public Education FOX TV: Invited interview on coping with current events
03/2021
Medical Psychology Public Education Indiana Business Journal: Invited interview with John Russell on NCAA tournament players’ mental health, on behalf of Indiana University Health Physicians NCAA adds team field trips to help alleviate bubble boredom - Indianapolis Business Journal (ibj.com)
“Adherence Barriers to Breast Cancer Treatment: Fragmentation of Care, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use Disorder:”(co-author), poster presentation, American Medical Women’s Association 106th Meeting (virtual)
03/2021
“Receptiveness to Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy among the General Public and Individuals with Functional Bowel Disorders,” Digestive Disease Week Poster Session, (co-author), American Gastroenterological Association
05/2021
Coping with Stress- invited presentation for Autoimmune Hepatitis Association/YouTube
Medical Psychology Public Education: Navigating Seasonal Stress during COVID-19 – invited media interview with Indianapolis newspaper (The Current, Carmel, IN) through IU Health Marketing
Psychological Factors in Assessment and Treatment of Chronic Pain: Opioid Safety and Alternatives Conference 2020– invited presentation for Marion County Public Health Department medical/psychological continuing education
11/2020
Coping during COVID-19: Psychological Strategies for Chronic Illness- invited presentation for community Autoimmune Hepatitis Association – Adult Support Group
11/2020
Coping as Caregivers: Psychological Strategies for Chronic Illness- invited presentation for community Autoimmune Hepatitis Association – Pediatric Support Group
11/2020
“Preoperative anxiety and associated factors among elective surgical patients in Northeast Ethiopia,” – invited reviewer, Surgery Open Science, SOPEN-D-20-00069
10/2020
Medical Psychology Public Education: Social Media and Mental Health – invited media interview with Indianapolis television (Fox News/CBS) through IU Health Marketing
10/2020
Psychological Treatment in Interdisciplinary Patient Care: Purdue University Psychiatric Pharmacology Case Conference – invited presentation for training/continuing education
10/2020
Memory and Attention Adaptation Training (MAAT): A Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Survivors with Attention and Memory Problems: Grant consultant as clinical supervisor for psychological intervention; Mobile Device CBT for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Dysfunction: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial. NCI/NIH: 1R01CA244673-0181 with Robert Ferguson, PhD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Brenna McDonald, PhD, Indiana University School of Medicine.
8/2020-present
“Health Psychology Benefits Patients, Providers, Staff,” The Pulse, Indiana University Health team newsletter featuring provider
Montero, AM (2020). GI Psychology: Perspectives in the Pandemic, Clinical Gastroenterologist International :2(2): 1015.
Montero, AM (2020). Eructation Treated with Single-Session CBT: A Case Illustration.” (first author). J Clin Psychol Med Settings. Sep;27(3):454-458. doi: 10.1007/s10880-020-09697-6. PMID: 32140980.
Mindful Wellness: Coping Strategies for Healthcare Staff – invited psychoeducational presentation for practical coping during pandemic with staff at Indiana University School of Medicine
Monthly 5/2020 to present
Health Psychology Public Education Program Development: Resilience Collaborative Project - invited as lead psychologist to develop and edit content for IU Health Healthy Results psychoeducation module for employee (staff and provider) educational participation
05-12/2020
Early Adverse Life Events and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Patients Undergoing Evaluation for Disordered Defecation; Digestive Disease Week Poster Session, Chicago, IL (co-author)
5/2020
Coping Well with AIHA: Anxiety and Medical Challenge - invited presentation for Autoimmune Hepatitis Association – Indiana Adult Support Group
5/2020
Provider First Aid for the Highly Stressed Professional: YouTube/pro bono support for essential workers in high stress professions during the COVID pandemic
Patient First Aid: Anxiolytic Breathing Exercise: YouTube/pro bono diaphragmatic breathing support for individuals experiencing anxiety/high stress
Patient First Aid: Experiential Exercise: YouTube/pro bono guided imagery meditation support for individuals experiencing anxiety/high stress
04/2020
Patient First Aid: Progressive Muscle Relaxation: YouTube/pro bono support for anxiety/somatic stress effects, especially during the COVID pandemic
04/2020
Coping during COVID-19: Psychological Strategies for General Surgery - invited presentation for Faculty Training at Indiana University School of Medicine, General Surgery Division, University Hospital
04/2020
COVID-19 Frontline Report: Staying Centered in an Unbalanced World – invited presentation to international medical organization, Auto-Immune Hepatitis Association, YouTube
“Roles and Impact of Psychologists in Interdisciplinary Gastroenterology Care.” (First author) Clinical Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, (18) 2:290-293.
Invited proposals on wellness/burnout prevention: Chief Wellness Officer, Departments of General Surgery, Urogynecology, Digestive and Liver Disorders, Medical Oncology/Breast Care Center, Behavioral Health Collaborative, IU Health Administration
2017-2019
Psychological Wellness: The Busy Gastroenterologist’s Primer in Burnout Prevention– invited presentation for Faculty Training at Indiana University School of Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, University Hospital
12/2019
Health Psychology Public Education: Managing Seasonal Stress – invited media interview with Indianapolis radio (99.6, 107.9 FM) through IU Health Marketing
12/2019
Psychological Perspectives on Wellness and Burnout- invited presentation to the Indiana University Health Digestive and Liver Disorders Faculty continuing medical education
09/2019
Psychological Treatment of the Challenging GI Patient- invited presentation to the General Surgery Interdisciplinary Conference of the Indiana University School of Medicine
09/2019
Psychoneurogastroenterology and Foregut Motility Care- invited presentation and panelist for “Gastric and Small Bowel Case Presentations” discussion, to the Diagnosis and Management of Foregut Motility Conference of the Indiana University School of Medicine
9/2019
Chronic Pancreatitis: Psychological Approaches to Interdisciplinary Care- invited presentation to the Living with Chronic Pancreatitis Conference, National Pancreas Foundation, Indiana Chapter
04/2019
Workplace Aggression: Managing Challenging Behaviors- poster presentation to the 2019 Annual Conference of the American Case Management Association
04/2019
Psychological Wellness: The Training Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Self-Care– invited presentation for Fellows’ Training at Indiana University School of Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, University Hospital
04/2019
Health Psychology Public Education: Coping with Stress at the Holidays – invited media interview with Indianapolis radio (99.6, 107.9 FM) through IU Health Speaker Series
aired 12/2018
Psychological Factors in Advanced Pain Care – Risk Mitigation with Strategic Assessment – invited talk to the Indiana State Medical Board, continuing education seminar on opioid management for physicians
10/2018
Efficacy of psychological therapies in patients with functional bowel disorders with history of early adverse life events or post-traumatic stress disorder – IU Health Values Grant Award as co-investigator, with PI Andrea Shin, MD
awarded 6/2018-present
Psychological Factors in IBD – invited presentation for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation annual meeting, Butler University
12/2017
Psychological Wellness: Burnout Prevention and Self-Care for the Busy Physician – invited presentation for Fellows’ Training at Indiana University School of Medicine, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, University Hospital
11/2017
Psychological Considerations in Care for Patients with Chronic Pain– invited presentation for Indiana Attorney General’s Task Force: 8Th Annual Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium, Indianapolis
10/2017
Psychological Assessment and Treatment with Biofeedback – invited presentation for Motility/Neurogastroenterology Group, Digestive and Liver Disorders at Indiana University School of Medicine, University Hospital
09/2017
Medical/Psychological Overlap: Assessment and Care – invited presentation for Resident Didactic in Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine, Goodman Campbell Neuroscience Center
11/2016
Psychological Factors in Coping with Chronic Pain – invited presentation to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain/Fatigue Support Group , Hendricks Regional Health
09/2016
RFA Submission: Indiana University Clinical Center for Gastroparesis Research Network U01 application to the National Digestive and Kidney Consortium co-investigator with PI, Dr. J Wo
2016
Psychological factors in GI Medical Care – pilot data gathering; co-investigator with Dr. T James-Stevenson
2016
Psychological Factors in Treatment of Gastroparesis pilot data gathering; co-investigator with Dr. T Nowak, IU Health, and Dr. M Ward, Purdue University
2016
“Integrating Psychological Aspects in Assessment and Treatment of Functional GI Disorders,” Grand Rounds presentation for IU Health School of Medicine, Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders
01/2016
“Women and Abdominal Pain: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Primary Care,” presentation to the IU Health North Primary Care Conference – Focus on Women’s Health
11/2015
“Psychological Aspects of Emergency Care Patient Management,” presentation to the IU Health North Emergency Division
10/2015
“Alcoholism Awareness: How to Help a Friend or Loved One who is Coping with Addiction,” article published in IU Health patient newsletter, The Strength in You; also published as blog at IUHealth.org
08/2015
“Coping with Stress in the Healthcare Environment,” presentation to the Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders – psychological approaches to coping series to RNs, Staff at University Hospital
07/2015
“Coping with Stress in the Healthcare Environment,” presentation to the Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders – psychological approaches to coping series to RNs, Staff at Spring Mill Clinic
06/2015
“Subjective Factors and Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Gastroparesis,” co-author with PI/investigators Drs. Vanar, Higgins, Nowak, Wo Presentation, Digestive Disease Week Conference
05/2015
“Coping with Stress in the Workplace,” presentation to the Division of Digestive and Liver Disorders as part of the IU Health Physicians’ Workshop speaker series
05/2015
“Caregiver Roles in Chronic Disease,” presentation to the IU Health-sponsored Autoimmune Hepatitis Association Patient Support and Education Weekend Conference
“Women’s Psychological Health: The Age when We Refine and Redefine,” article published in IU Health patient publication, The Strength in You; also published as blog at IUHealth.org
05/2015
“Women’s Psychological Health: The ‘Responsibility’ Years,” article published in IU Health patient newsletter, The Strength in You; also published as blog at IUHealth.org
04/2015
“Women’s Psychological Health: Adolescence through Early Adulthood,” article published in IU Health patient publication, The Strength in You; also published as blog at IUHealth.org
03/2015
“Psychological Aspects of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction,” presentation to the IU Health Update on Diagnosis and Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders conference
03/2015
“When Fear and Doubt Prevent You from Seeking Help,” article published in IU Health patient newsletter, The Strength in You; also published as blog at IUHealth.org
01/2015
“Case Conceptualization in Health Psychology,” presentation for Indiana University/Purdue University – Indianapolis Department of Psychology faculty case conference
10/2014
“Psychological Approaches to the Functional GI Patient,” presentation to the IU Health Motility Team case conference
07/2014
“Post-liver transplant quality of life as a function of pre-transplant MELD score and other variables,” manuscript prepared for review; critical reviewer for PI, Dr. Paul Kwo
2013
“GI Psychology: Assessment and Treatment in Motility/Functional Disorders ,” presentation to the IU Health Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellows Case Conference
08/2013
“GI Psychology: Assessment and Treatment on the Spectrum of Somatic Overlap,” presentation to the IU Health Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellows Case Conference
04/2013
“Caring for the Caregiver-Take Two,” presentation to the IU Health Digestive and Liver Disorders RNs
11/2012
“Caring for the Caregiver,” presentation to the IU Health Digestive and Liver Disorders RNs
09/2012
“GI psychology: Helping patients at an intersection of distress,” presentation to the Indiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, annual conference
03/2010
“Anxiety and pap smear follow-up: Return behavior among low-income women of multiple ethnicities,” unpublished manuscript submitted for review; principal investigator
08/2006
“Follow-Up Behavior for Low-Income Women of Multiple Ethnicities, ” presentation to the Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago; lead author
05/2005
“Anxiety and Parenting,” invited presentation to the Notre Dame Club of Indianapolis
05/2003
“The Impact of Parental Marriage Models on Engaged Couples’ Own Relationships,” poster presentation to the Midwest Psychological Association, Chicago
05/2000
“Couple Satisfaction and Relationship Expectations as a Function of Parental Marriage Models,” presentation to the Graduate Research Symposium, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
04/2000
National English- and Spanish-language focus group research conducted for psychographic profiling of market segments focusing on health psychology, consumer behavior (CA, FL, TX, IN)
Researching and developing marketing strategy, including identification of target audience for health/beauty products’ consumer and health care provider segmentation
Design of business plan goals and language to reach this audience effectively on behalf of multinational clients, e.g.: Roche Diagnostics, Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s
09/1994 - 05/1998
“Hispanic Women of the New Millennium,” created original psychographic research presentation to corporate management from Procter & Gamble, McDonald’s, Philip Morris
01/1995 - 05/1995
Designed and presented bilingual research pioneering original Hispanic target market research
Teaching Experience
Indiana University School of Medicine
Clinical Staff, Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellow Rotation, health psychology training - 2016-present
Faculty Lecturer, Digestive and Liver Disorders Fellowship Training on Wellness and health psychology, including somatoform disorders, factitious disorders, and disorders of brain-gut interaction - 2015-present
Faculty Lecturer, General Surgery, wellness and burnout risk prevention - 2020
Mentor and Orienting Supervisor to New Psychologists, Digestive and Liver Disorder Division clinical staff additions (Drs. Sean Jones, Michelle Koselke) - 2018, 2019-2020
Clinical Staff, General Surgical Fellow Rotation for Breast Surgery Division, orientation for health psychology training - 2016-present
Clinical Staff, Pre-Professional School Lecturer/Orientation for psychology student health psychology training - 2016-present
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Teaching Assistant: Personality, Pscyhopathollogy, Social Behavior, Introduction to Psychology
8/1998 - 5/2000
Included direct lecture experience on anxiety and mood disorders; research
Honors and Awards
American Psychological Association Dissertator Award for doctoral research on women’s gynecological health and anxiety
1/2004
Indiana Family Health Council (through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title X clinic consortium) and Midwestern Professional Research & Educational Services Title X Training Grant for doctoral research on oncological follow-up
8/2002 - 5/2003
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School Fellowship 2001 for research and academic achievement
4/2001
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School Travel Award for research presentation to the Midwest Psychological Association Conference
4/2001
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate School Fellowship 2000 for research and academic achievement
4/2000
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society chapter scholarship for scholarship and service to bilingual community-building work with assisting with development and opening of charter bilingual vocational/academic high school, Saint Procopius, in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago
4/2000
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society membership for field scholarship
2/2000
Pro Bono Experience
Veterans for Resilience: Coaching for integration of self-image, relationships, and community/social support needs with U.S. Veterans with post-traumatic and psychosocial stress
2022-present
Coaching for High-Stress Professionals: Burnout Risk Prevention with individuals in faculty/teaching, student, clergy, volunteer, and healthcare roles
2018-present
Matthew 25 Center/Our Lady of Mount Carmel Community, Carmel Indiana: Clinical Psychologist bilingual support services engaged for pastoral team, low-income population
2010-2022
Indiana Psychological Association: Public Education Coordinator
1/2008 - 1/2009
Created opportunities for the public to gain awareness of the benefits psychologists provide
Developed strategies and tactics for increasing contact with and among psychologists in the state
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Assistant to the Co-Chair of KnowledgeFest’s Milwaukee Idea Community Partnership Program
5/1999 - 8/1999
Developed marketing direction and mission statement for community partnership outreach in Milwaukee
Championed diversity through didactic and research avenues being explored at the University, raised awareness community-wide regarding progress in multicultural areas of corporate interest
Client Service Account Executive, Saint Procopius High School through Leo Burnett Advertising Agency, Chicago
2/1995 - 5/1995
Functioned as chair of pro bono project for advertising agency to help launch bilingual charter high school in low-income Spanish-dominant neighborhood in Chicago
References
Contact information available upon request
Indiana
Mohammed Al-Haddad, M.D. (Chief, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, Indiana University Hospital)
Paul Kwo, M.D. (Professor of Medicine – Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Medical Center)
Lee McHenry (Professor of Medicine, Director of Outpatient Care – Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, Indiana University Health)
Sean Jones, Ph.D., HSPP (Clinical Psychologist, Digestive and Liver Disorders Division, Indiana University Health)
Corby A. Bubp, Ph.D., HSPP (Director, Brain Performance and Psychology Center)
Kentucky
Dennis J. Buchholz, Ph.D., ABPP (Director and Supervisor, Psychological Services Center, KY)
David L. Finke, Ph.D. (Director and Supervisor, Jefferson County Internship Consortium)
Laura Fitzgibbons, Psy.D. (Primary Supervisor, Jefferson County Internship Consortium)
Doctoral Training: Wisconsin, Massachusetts
Diane M. Reddy, Ph.D. (Major Professor and Department Co-Chair during campus tenure, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
Ray Fleming, Ph.D. (Research Supervisor and Department Chair during campus tenure, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
David Osmon, Ph.D. (Research Supervisor and Director of Clinical Training during campus tenure, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
David H. Barlow, Ph.D., ABPP (Community Placement Direct Clinical Supervisor, Founder and Director, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University)