Overview
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of the psychological and behavioral sequelae of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including the use of cognitive-behavioral interventions to reduce PTSD symptoms, aggression, and substance misuse.
Research interests
- The psychological, behavioral, and health consequences of traumatic stress
- Health services research related to PTSD and associated behavioral difficulties
- Identification of innovative health behavior change interventions to reduce smoking, alcohol, and drug misuse
- Implementation Science
- Psychometric assessment and methodology
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2017 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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2018 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
Feasibility randomized controlled trial of the mobile anger reduction intervention for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Journal Article J Trauma Stress · December 23, 2025 Dysregulated anger is a prevalent concern for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is associated with negative psychosocial outcomes. The tendency to perceive ambiguous interpersonal situations as hostile, also known as hostile interpreta ... Full text Link to item CiteAssociation of Social Determinants of Health with Tobacco Cessation Medication Prescriptions and Fills in a National Cohort of U.S. Veterans.
Journal Article J Gen Intern Med · December 19, 2025 BACKGROUND: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is committed to consistently addressing high rates of tobacco use among U.S. military veterans. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the extent to which social determinants of health (SDOH) were associated with ... Full text Link to item CiteDeployment-related toxic exposures, mental health problems, and suicide outcomes among Gulf War era U.S. veterans.
Journal Article J Psychiatr Res · November 2025 Exposure to toxins, such as pesticides, smoke from burning oil fields, and nerve gas, during military operations have been linked to poor physical health among veterans. However, less is known about how these exposures may affect mental health outcomes, es ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Cognitive Rehabilitation for Treatment of Anger in Veterans with TBI and PTSD
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029Computerized Anger Management Protocol (CAMP) for Service Members With and Without a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Department of Defense · 2025 - 2029Development of mHealth-Supported Skills Training for Alcohol and Related Suicidality (mSTARS): Emotion Regulation Skills Training to Enhance Acute Psychiatric Care and Recovery
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism · 2023 - 2028View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Vanderbilt University ·
1998
Ph.D.