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Burke, M.
Mary Catherine Burke, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology & Counseling
Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 578-6408 · email:
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited)
The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
August, 2002
State University of New York – Buffalo
Pre-doctoral Psychology Internship (APA Accredited)
August 2001 – August 2002
Master of Science in Education, Community Agency Counseling (CACREP Accredited)
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
August, 1998
Bachelor of Science
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia
Major: Human Services Counseling; Minor: Psychology
May, 1997
Current Positions
Carlow University
School for Social Change
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Director of Training, Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology
Johns Hopkins University
Graduate Counseling Program
Faculty Affiliate, Summer 2005 - Present
Teach two graduate level counseling courses yearly: Research Methods and Introduction to Counseling.
Project to End Human Trafficking
Founding Executive Director
August 2004 – Present
http://www.endhumantrafficking.org
Additional Teaching Experience
Southern Connecticut State University
Department of Women’s Studies
Adjunct Professor, Summer 2004
Taught a single section of The Dynamics of Race, Class, & Gender.
The University of Memphis
Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department
Instructor, August 1999 – July 2001
Taught undergraduate courses including Substance Abuse and Addiction, Introductory Statistics, Human Interaction, and Introduction to Counseling.
The University of Memphis
Office of Leadership and Greek Affairs
Instructor, August 1998 – December 1998
Co-taught undergraduate Leadership Theory and Introduction to College for Emerging Leader Scholars.
Old Dominion University
Educational Leadership & Counseling Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant, July 1997 - August 1998
Assisted two undergraduate Human Services Counseling distance learning instructors with the
organization of their classes, each of which consisted of between 125 and 180 students. Responsible for several three-hour lectures on issues related to the psychology of women, ethnic minority groups, and sexual orientation. Substitute instructor for several professors within the department.
Syracuse University, The University of Memphis, & Old Dominion University
Guest Lecturer
July 1997 – August 2003
Guest lecturer on topics such as Relational Theory and Personality Disordered Clients, Multicultural Considerations in Therapy, Culture and Mental Health, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling, the Social Construction of Gender, and Feminist Psychotherapy.
Research
Carlow University
Fall 2006 –Present
Quantitative and qualitative research project examining the construct of social class.
Carlow University
Collaborative Research Team Member
February 2004 – May 2005
Quantitative and qualitative research project examining racial identity development, familial messages related to racial diversity, and perception of race-related tension on campus. Project resulted in several peer-reviewed conference presentations.
Collaborative Research Team Member
December 2001 – June 2004
Involvement in quantitative research endeavor to ascertain therapists’ attitudes toward
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Project resulted in a presentation at the 2003
American Psychological Association Annual Convention and a manuscript publication.
The University of Memphis
June 2000 – July 2002
Chair: Suzanne Lease, Ph.D.
Dissertation Research Project: Examination of the relationships among self-objectification, locus of control, body dissatisfaction and depressive symptoms in women.
The University of Memphis
Collaborative Research Team Member
Primary Investigator: Tania Israel, Ph.D.
October 1998 – May 2001
Extensive involvement in quantitative research endeavor to develop an instrument to assess
counselor competence in working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. The team has
utilized the Delphi Method for the development of a knowledge base on which to found the
instrument. The project resulted in a presented at the American Psychological Association
Annual Convention in August 2000 and the preparation of a manuscript for publication.
The University of Memphis
Collaborative Research Team Member
Primary Investigator: Sharon Horne, Ph.D.
November 1998 – July 2001
Extensive involvement in multifaceted qualitative research endeavor which focused on the
deconstruction of social discourses concerning power inequalities. Presentation at a
sociology conference at Middle Tennessee State University in the Spring of 1999.
Manuscript published in a special issue of Women and Therapy, 23(2).
The University of Memphis
Collaborative Research Team Member
Primary Investigator: Richard Lightsey, Ph.D.
October 2000 – July 2001
Quantitative research project that examined the relationship between worry and defensive
pessimism and the relationship of defensive pessimism and related groupings to dispositional
optimism, dispositional pessimism, and worry beliefs after controlling for worry.
The University of Memphis
Collaborative Research Team Member
Primary Investigator: Richard Lightsey, Ph.D.
October 2000 – July 2001
Assisted with study examining positive and negative automatic thoughts and perceived perseverance as predictors of self-esteem.
The University of Memphis
Independent Research
June 1999 – February 2000
Chair: Suzanne Lease, Ph.D.
Residency Project: An Examination of Women’s Feminist Identity Development and Mutuality in Close Relationships. Results were presented in a poster session at the Association for Women in Psychology Conference in March 2000.
Old Dominion University
Research Assistant; Primary Investigator: Alan Schwitzer, Ph.D.
August 1997 – August 1998
Assisted with research examining minority undergraduate students’ experiences in a predominantly white university.
Old Dominion University
Research Assistant; Primary Investigators: Drs. Edward Neukrug and Susan Walden
August 1997 –January 1998
Old Dominion University
Research Assistant; Primary Investigator: Julie Ancis, Ph.D.
August 1996 - August 1997
Assisted with research examining undergraduate counseling students’ attitudes toward culturally different clients.
Old Dominion University
Research Assistant; Primary Investigators: Drs. Julie Ancis and Alan Schwitzer
December 1995 - July 1996
Assisted with research examining undergraduate females’ academic self-efficacy.
Clinical Experience
Syracuse University
Counseling Center
Staff Psychologist
August 2002 – August 2003
Conducted client intakes that included comprehensive diagnostic interviews and psychological report writing. Provided individual, dynamic, short-term therapy for clients. Provided extensive crisis intervention services. Served as a consultant to the campus community and in particular to the Offices of Residence Life. Provided outreach services to various university departments and student organizations; outreach includes presentations, training, and clinical service on topics such as grief, depression, mental health, crisis intervention, and Safe Zone Training.
State University of New York at Buffalo
Counseling Center (APA Accredited Internship Site)
Doctoral Intern
August 2001 – July 2002
Training Director: Veronica Lugris, Ph.D.
Conducted client intakes that included comprehensive diagnostic interviews and psychological report writing. Provided both long and short-term therapy for individuals and couples. Co-facilitated two (12 month; 6 month) process oriented psychodynamic therapy groups with up to 12 clients. Provided clinical supervision for doctoral level psychologists in training. Provided crisis intervention services. Served as a consultant to Resident Advisors of university dormitories. Provided outreach services to various university departments and student organizations; outreach included presentations on topics such as self-esteem, crisis intervention training, and Safe Zone Training.
Rhodes College Career Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
January 2001 – May 2001
Site Supervisor: Sandi George Tracey, M.S.
University Supervisor: Richard O. Lightsey, Ph.D.
Conducted individual vocational counseling for students at a private liberal arts college.
Assisted in the coordination of various career-related programs and assumed primary
responsibility for the coordination of two major programs. Assisted students with orientation to
career services, choosing a major, summer internship placement, graduate school preparation, interviewing skills, and resume writing. Conducted mock interviews and wrote articles for the career newsletter. Gained experience with the Career Library and the Career Quest Program, including the Strong Interest Inventory and SIGI Plus.
Department of Preventive Medicine
University of Tennessee
Doctoral Practicum Student
May 2000 – December 2000
Site Supervisor: Matilda Coday, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
The RENEW project, funded by NIDA and part of the Women’s Health Initiative, examines the
effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy in pregnant women who are participating in a cognitive-behavioral smoking cessation program at the recommendation of their obstetrician.
Responsibilities included conducting cognitive-behavioral smoking cessation intervention with
pregnant women, utilizing face-to-face and telephone sessions, and maintaining and encouraging
participant’s compliance with the program protocol.
The University of Memphis
Counseling, Educational Psychology & Research Department
Group Facilitator
May 2000 – July 2000
August 1999 – December 1999
January 1999 – May 1999
Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
Supervisor: Richard O. Lightsey, Ph.D.
Facilitated (2) and co-facilitated (1) intensive interpersonal growth groups for master level
counseling students as a part of their training experience. Groups met weekly for 1-1/2 hours each session. Received weekly individual supervision.
Community Counseling Services
Sexual Assault Perpetrators’ Therapy Group
Volunteer Co-Group Facilitator
January 1999 – August 1999
Co-facilitated group therapy for convicted sexual assault perpetrators. Client diagnoses included schizophrenia, depression, and antisocial personality disorder.
Domestic Violence Assessment Center
Exchange Club Family Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
August 1999 – December 1999
Site Supervisor: Charlotte Freeman, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Suzanne H. Lease, Ph.D.
Forensic intake, interview, and assessment of individuals convicted of perpetrating domestic violence. Assessment consisted of a one-hour interview as well as a battery of self-administered tests. Responsible for analysis of results and formulation of treatment plans as well as a formal report which included specific recommendations to the court for counseling and other interventions.
Women and Children’s Domestic Violence Counseling Program
Exchange Club Family Services
Doctoral Practicum Student
May 1999 – December 1999
Supervisor: Charlotte Freeman, Ph.D.
University Supervisor: Jeanmarie Keim, Ph.D.
Facilitated counseling groups for child and adolescent survivors of domestic violence. Provided individual and family counseling with child, adolescent, and women survivors of domestic violence. Worked with clients on issues of physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse within the cycle of violence, safety planning, communication skills, conflict resolution, anger management, and stress reduction. Maintained client progress notes.
Youth Crisis Network
Volunteer/Intern/Employee
October 1996 – August 1998
Supervisor: Frederick Hodges, Ed.D.
Provided individual, group, and family counseling services in a residential facility to adolescents and their families. Counseled clients with issues of childhood sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. Led groups on communication skills, conflict resolution, self-esteem, drug and alcohol awareness, and anger management. Maintained complete and accurate client contact and progress notes. Responded to crisis calls and assessed for needed intervention. Provided training for volunteers and staff. Participated in shelter fundraising.
Peer Reviewed/Invited Publications
Burke, M. (2007). The Anti-Slavery Movement: Facilitating Change in Your Local Community. Invited
article published by the World Association of Nongovernmental Organizations. Tarrytown, NY: WANGO.
Burke, M. (2006). Child Sex Trafficking: An International Threat to the Wellness of Children. Invited
chapter published in The NGO Revolution: Healing a Hurting World. Tarrytown, NY: World Association of Nongovernmental Organizations.
Lightsey, O., Burke, M., Ervin, A., Henderson, D. & Yee, C. (2006). Generalized self-efficacy,
self-esteem and negative affect. Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science, 38 (1), 1-91.
Israel, T., Ketz, K., Detrie, P. M., Burke, M. C., & Shulman, J. L. (2003). Identifying counselor competencies for working with lesbian, gay, and bisexual clients. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 7 (4), 3-22.
Israel, T., Guttierez, V., D’Agruma, H., Min, S., Sia, A., Fisher, E., Burnes, T., & Burke, M. (2004). Evaluating Therapists’ knowledge about LGB issues: Development and validation of the LGB Counseling Assessment – Knowledge (LGBCA-K). Manuscript submitted for publication.
Horne, S., Mathews, S., Detrie, P., Burke, M., & Cook, B. (2001). Look it up under “F”:
Dialogues of emerging and experienced feminists. Women & Therapy, 23 (2).
Ancis, J.R., & Burke, M.C. (1997). Human service students’ attitudes toward working with
an inner-city gang member. Human Service Education.
Manuscripts in Progress
Smith, K., Lightsey, O., Burke, M., Ervin, A., Henderson, D., & Yee, C. (Manuscript under
review). Defensive pessimism, worry, and dispositional optimism. Cognitive Therapy and Research.
Published Book Reviews
Burke, M. (2007). The ultimate guide to diversity in psychology. Review of the book Encyclopedia of
multicultural psychology. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Burke, M. (2007). More on cultural competence. Review of the book Clinical manual of cultural
psychiatry. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Shulman, J. & Burke, M. (2007). Exacting patriarchy's toll: Listening to the voices of women who strip
for a living. Review of the book Stripped: Inside the lives of exotic dancers. Psychology of Women Quarterly.
Burke, M. (2006). Promoting wellness in the face of oppression: Competence in multiracial counseling.
Review of the film Mixed-Race Identities with Maria P. P. Root. Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Burke, M., (2006). Review of the book Brief Coaching for Lasting Solutions. Contemporary Psychology:
APA Review of Books.
Burke, M., (2005). Review of the book Attachment processes in couples and family therapy. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 31 (3), 265-266.
Burke, M., (2005). Review of the book Reworking gender: A feminist communicology of organization.
Sex Roles: A journal of research.
Burke, M., (2005). Service provision for today’s immigrants and refugees [Review of the book
Culturally competent practice with immigrant and refugee children and families].Contemporary
Psychology: APA Review of Books.
Selected Refereed Presentations
Burke, M. & Shulman, J. (2007). Women and the selling of sex: Breaking the dichotomies.
Presentation given at the Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference. San Francisco, California.
Burke, M., Shulman, J. Ervin, A., & Pilecki, A. (2007). When the line isn’t so black & white:
Feminist approaches to negotiating boundaries in academia. Presentation given at the
Association for Women in Psychology Annual Conference. San Francisco, California.
Burke, M. (2007). Human trafficking: Regional and national perspectives. Invited
presentation given at Great Decisions 2007: The World’s Children panel hosted by the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M. (2006). Comprehensive healthcare: On the lookout for victims of human trafficking. Invited
presentation given at the American Medical Student Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Burke, M. & Kelly, J. (2006). Prevention education in sex trafficking: Increasing awareness as part of the
solution. Presentation given at the Annual Global Problems, Global Solutions: Health, Dignity, and Human Rights Conference, University of Pittsburgh.