Overview
My research interests are focused on emotion regulation and reward processes in psychopathology, primarily in major depressive disorder. I am interested in the translation of knowledge gleaned from cognitive neuroscience methods including functional neuroimaging to better understand and improve psychosocial interventions, including cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
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2019 - Present
Psychology & Neuroscience,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Affiliate of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis
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2012 - Present
Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Newer is not always better: A person-centered approach to reappraisals reveals a non-linear relationship between originality and effectiveness
Preprint · March 6, 2026 Full text CiteRegulating Negative Autobiographical Memories: An fMRI Investigation of Reappraisal and Distraction in Middle-aged and Older Adults.
Journal Article J Cogn Neurosci · February 1, 2026 Cognitive reappraisal and attentional distraction constitute two core strategies for regulating emotions. Prior studies have largely focused on young adults regulating simple laboratory stimuli, with few direct comparisons of brain regions that differentia ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteEnhanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents: Impacts of Individualized Skills Coaching on Constructs of Suicidality
Journal Article Evidence Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health · January 1, 2026 Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death and significant concerns for adolescents and young adults. Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) is an evidence-based intervention that effectively reduces life-threatening behaviors. Limited r ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
2/3 CTSA K12 Program at Duke University
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2030Duke/UNC ADAR Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2029Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health · 2024 - 2029View All Grants
Education
Vanderbilt University ·
2004
Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University ·
1999
M.A.
Yale University ·
1995
B.A.