L. Brauer

Lindsay Brauer

Curriculum Vitae

Education

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Chief Clinical Psychology Fellow

Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Clinical Psychology Intern

Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL / July 2012-Present
July 2011-June 2012

Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Dissertation: Goal Attainment as a Function of Depressive Status in Women: The Role of Problem-Solving.
Successfully defended March 21st, 2012 / 2009-Present

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Thesis: Goal Generation as a Function of Depressive Status / 2006-2009

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Drew University, Madison, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish / 2000-2004

Select courses in Spanish Language, Art, and Film

Universidad de Sevilla, Sevlle, Spain / January 2003-May 2003
Clinical Training /

Chief Clinical Psychology Fellow, Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

July 2012-Present
Supervisors: Cindy Dopke, Ph.D., Jacqueline Gollan, Ph.D.
  • Provide individual cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapies to adults with Severe Mental Illness, including Major Depressive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders with Comorbid Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate outpatient care. Under the supervision of Jacqueline Gollan, Ph.D., represent the Behavioral Activation Communication research project. Responsibilities include attending interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings on the inpatient unit to aid in the incorporation of behavioral activation treatment strategies in inpatient care, advise nursing staff of behavioral activation principles and how to communicate such principles with patients, and provide consultation-liaison services to promote interdisciplinary patient care. As Chief Fellow, facilitate communication between trainees clinic management, involved in transition and training of new interns, psychology graduate students, and social work interns to policies and procedures of the clinic, represent interns and post-doctoral fellows on the training committee, attend weekly case assignment meetings and select appropriate therapy cases for interns and fellows, support interns and fellows in ethical decision-making.

Clinical Neuropsychology Fellow, Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation, July 2012-Present

Supervisors:James Reilly, Ph.D., Derin Cobia, Ph.D.
  • Responsible for the conduction of interviews, administration of cognitive batteries, generation of reports and provision of feedback to clients. Presenting concerns include cognitive deficits associated with psychiatric disorders, questionable diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, traumatic brain injury, and various memory issues.

Clinical Psychology Intern, Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

July 2011- June 2012
Supervisors: Cindy Dopke, Ph.D., Mark Reinecke, Ph.D., Inger Burnett-Zeigler, Ph.D.
  • Provided individual cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic therapies to adults with Severe Mental Illness, including: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, Substance Dependence, and Personality Disorders. Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care. Also conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessments to address concerns of cognitive deficits and diagnostic clarity. Conducted clinical intake assessments to determine diagnosis, and determination of services. Finally, co-created and facilitated three rounds of group therapy focusing on goal generation and pursuit to promote psychological wellness.

Research Therapist, Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, All Children’s Hospital

August 2010-June 2011
Supervisors: Eric Storch, Ph.D., Adam Lewin, Ph.D.
  • Work as a research therapist on four distinct protocols: an NIH-funded and foundation-funded study examining cognitive-behavioral treatment for youth with autism and comorbid anxiety; a foundation-funded study of cognitive-behavioral treatment for pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) delivered via the internet; a protocol designed to enhance cognitive and emotional coping strategies for adolescents with Tourette’s Disorder; and a study examining the utility of behavioral therapy for children diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome and comorbid OCD. Also served as clinical therapist, providing outpatient cognitive-behavioral therapy for children and adolescents with OCD in weekly and intensive formats. Also conducted unstructured intake interviews to determine diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Received regular individual supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Clinical Psychology Extern, James A. Haley Veteran’s Administration Hospital,
May 2010-June 2011
Supervisor: Holly Steele, Ph.D.
Trained in the administration of psychological and neuropsychological interviews for patients in the Polytrauma and Post-Deployment Rehabilitation and Evaluation (PREP) programs. Conduct therapy with active and retired military personnel presenting with a variety of psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder and anger management issues. In addition, received specialized training in the diagnosis, sequelae, and behavioral treatments for traumatic brain injuries. Other responsibilities include attending weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings and rounds, aiding in case conceptualization and treatment planning with other PREP medical staff, conducting literature searches relevant to the treatment of traumatic brain injuries, emotional coping strategies for individuals with limb amputations, and research and selection of neuropsychological batteries. Receive regular individual supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Clinical Psychology Trainee, Psychological Services Center
at the University of South Florida
September 2007-June 2011
Supervisors: Christine Totura, Ph.D., Holly Steele, Ph.D., Katurah Jenkins-Hall, Ph.D., Jack Darkes, Ph.D.
  • Deliver mental health services to adolescents, adults, and couples who present with various psychopathology. Trained in evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Case examples include: depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance abuse.

Clinical Psychology Trainee, Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, All Children’s Hospital
March 2009-August 2010
Supervisor: Eric Storch, Ph.D.
  • Trained in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who have obsessive-compulsive and related anxiety/mood disorders. Treatment consists of exposure/ response prevention, cognitive therapy, medication adherence, and habit reversal. Received weekly individual supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Psychometrist, Moffitt Cancer Research Center
August 2009-July 2010
Supervisor: Margaret Booth-Jones, Ph.D.
  • Interviewed cancer patients and their family members to assess psychosocial status and administered neuropsychological testing to assess cognitive functioning prior to patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Interviewed patients and their family members to assess psychosocial status and conducted neuropsychological testing to assess cognitive functioning of cancer patients and survivors concerned with cognitive decline and/or dementia. Provided inpatient psychological consultations for patients going through hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Conducted neuropsychological screenings for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. Received regular individual supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Psychological Assessment Training Assistant
August 2008-August2009
Supervisor: Maria dePerczel-Goodwin, Ph.D.
  • Responsible for the training and supervision of graduate students in the administration, scoring, and report writing of neuropsychological assessments. Trained students in the administration and scoring of the following assessments: Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV), Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-III and WAIS-IV), Woodcock Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-III), and the Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement (WJ-III). In addition, created and conducted a training seminar in the administration of the WAIS-IV for students and community psychologists.

Clinical Psychology Trainee, Neuropsychological Assessment
August 2007-August 2008
Supervisor: Cynthia Cimino, Ph.D.
  • Conducted neuropsychological assessments for individuals with suspected learning disabilities, ADHD, and memory impairments. Assessments include: Weschler Adult Intelligence Scale III (WAIS-III), Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement –Third Edition (WJ-Ach III), Woodcock Johnson Tests of Cognitive Ability – Third Edition (WJ-Cognitive III), Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE), Hopkins Verbal Learning Test (HVLT), D-KEFS Trails A and B, Brief Visuospatial Memory Test (BVMT), Benton Facial Recognition Test (BFRT), and the Wisconsin Card Sort Test (WCST). Responsible for the scoring of assessments, generation of clinical reports and delivery of feedback. Received weekly supervision by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Clinical Psychology Trainee, Adult and Child Psychology Assessment
Supervisors: Paul Jacobsen, Ph.D., Julie Reich, Ph.D.
  • Trained in the assessment of psychopathology, behavior, and personality in adults and children. Gained experience in case conceptualization, administration of the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders – Clinical Version (SCID-CV), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory – 2 (MMPI-2), Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), WISC-IV, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL, YSR), report writing, and delivering feedback and recommendations.

Relevant Coursework

/ Dialectical Behavior Therapy
January 2009-May 2009
Instructor: Marc Karver, Ph.D.
  • Introduced to and trained in multiple principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Research Experience

/ Goal Attainment as a Function of Depressive Status in Women: The Role of Problem-Solving.
May 2010-Present
Role: Principal Investigator
  • Project examines goal generation and attainment in currently depressed, formerly depressed, and never-depressed women. In addition, examines differences in problem-solving abilities as a function of depression history, and the role this may play in goal attainment. Responsibilities include: development of protocol, conduction of participant sessions, development of goal-coding guidelines, IRB correspondence, supervision and training of research assistants, and data entry.

Principal Investigator, Impatience: Measurement and Scale Development
May 2010-Present
Role: Principal Investigator
  • Project examines facets of “impatience,” and psychometric analyses of its measurement. In addition, examines correlation to other measures of impulsivity and compulsive behaviors. Responsibilities include scale development, data collection and quality control, IRB correspondence, and conduction of pertinent analyses.

Therapist, Video-phone Administered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Pediatric Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
May 2009-May 2010
Supervisor: Eric Storch, Ph.D.
  • Currently providing videophone-administered cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents using a 12-week standardized treatment protocol.

Goal Generation as a Function of Depressive Status
May 2008-May 2009
Role: Principal Investigator
  • Project examined differences in characteristics of goal generation in currently depressed, formerly depressed, and never-depressed women. Responsibilities included: development of protocol, creation of goal-coding guidelines, conduction of study sessions, supervision and training of research assistants, IRB correspondence, data entry and quality assurance.

Autobiographical Memory Specificity in Major Depressive Disorder
January 2007-October 2007
Role: Principal Investigator
  • Comparison of the specificity of autobiographical memories through two instruments, the Autobiographical Memory Task and the Emotions Interview, across currently and never-depressed men and women. Responsibilities included: review of archival data, supervision and training of research assistants, data analysis and presentation.

Mood and Emotion Lab, University of South Florida
Fall 2006-Fall 2007
Supervisor: Jonathan Rottenberg, Ph.D.
  • Participation includes the administration of Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR Axis I Disorders, Research Version, Patient Edition with Psychotic Screen (SCID-I/P W/ PSY SCREEN) with individuals with and without a history of psychopathology, conduction of suicide assessments, the mentoring of undergraduate research assistants, and weekly involvement in lab meetings.

Team Leader, Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital
July 2005-July 2006
Supervisor: Joseph Biederman, M.D.
  • Responsible for monitoring all adult-focused clinical trials for adherence to IRB and office standards. Mentored research assistants on office policies and procedures. Trained research assistants to measure vital signs, height and weight, perform electrocardiograms, and schedule appointments. Supervised research assistants’ running of subject visits and data collection. Responsible for interviewing prospective employees.

Professional Presentations /
  • Caporino, N.E., Morgan, J., Lewin, A.B., Rojas, A., Brauer, L., Larson, M.J., & Murphy, T.K., & Storch, E.A. (2011, November).Preliminary investigation of web-camera delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for youth with obsessive-compulsive disorder.Poster accepted for presentation at the Dissemination and Implementation Science Special Interest Group Expo, 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.
  • Storch, E., Caporino, N., Morgan, J., DeNadai, A., Lewin, A., Rojas, A., Brauer, L., Larson, M., & Murphy, T.K. (2011, November).CBT for Pediatric OCD Via Web Camera.In C. Chow & C.L. Weiner (Chairs), Innovative treatments for anxiety disorders in youth:Examining predictors, moderators, and mediators of treatment outcome.Symposium accepted for presentation at the 45th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Toronto, Canada.
  • Jones, A.M., Gunderson, S., Lewin, A.B., Parks, A.M., Murphy, T.K.,Morgan, J.R., Nadeau, J., Brauer, L., Wood, J., May, J.E., & Storch, E.A. (February 2011).Preliminary results of an open trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders in adolescents with ASD. Poster presentation at the 21th annual USF Health Research Day.
  • Caporino, N.E., Morgan, J., Lewin, A.B., Rojas, A., Brauer, L., Larson, M.J., & Murphy, T.K., & Storch, E.A. (2011, July). Preliminary investigation of web-camera delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for youth with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Poster presentation at the 18th Annual Conference of the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation, San Diego, CA.
  • Brauer, L., & Rottenberg, J. (2009, September). The relationship between goal orientation and cognitive features of depression. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting for the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Brauer, L., Smith, B., Kovacs, M., & Rottenberg, J. (2008, September). Emotional reactivity in adults with childhood onset mood disorder: Does age of onset, polarity, or sex matter? Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Brauer, L., Long, K.M., Rottenberg, J. (2007, September). Do depressed persons’ overgeneral autobiographical memories generalize across autobiographical memory tasks? Poster presented at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Society for Research in Psychopathology, Iowa City, IA.

Publications / Published
  • Brauer, L., Lewin, A.B., & Storch, E.A.(in press). Evidence-based treatment for pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder. Israel Journal of Psychiatry.
  • Brauer, L., Lewin, A.B., & Storch E.A. (2011). A review of psychotherapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mind & Brain, Journal of Psychiatry, 2(1), 38-44.
  • Storch, E. A., Caporino, N. E., Morgan, J. R., Lewin, A. B., Rojas, A., Brauer, L., Larson, M. J., & Murphy, T. K. (2011). Preliminary Investigation of Web-Camera Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Youth with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Psychiatry Research, 189: 3, 407-412
  • Storch, E. A., Rahman, O., Morgan, J., Brauer, L., Miller, J., & Murphy, T. K. (2011). Case series of behavioral psychotherapy for obsessive-compulsive symptoms in youth with prader-willi syndrome. Journal of Physical and Developmental Disabilities, 23 (4), 407-412.
  • Biederman, J., Petty, C., Faraone, S., Hirshfeld-Becker, D., Henin, A., Brauer, L., Kaufman, B., Rosenbaum, J. (2006). Antecedents to panic disorder in non-referred adults. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 67(8), 1179-1186.
In Preparation
  • Brauer, L. & Storch, E.A. (in preparation). Emotion regulatory components of compulsive buying and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Teaching Experience / Guest Lecturer, Abnormal Psychology, University of South Florida
Fall 2009
  • Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Psych Science, University of South Florida
January 2008-July 2008; May 2009-July 2009
Supervisors: Jane Noll, Ph.D., Melissa Lehman, M.A., Maureen Below, M.A.
  • Responsible for teaching two classes of undergraduate students regarding the fundamentals of psychology. Additional responsibilities included: organizing schedule of lab lectures and activities, constructing weekly lecture materials, constructing and grading assignments, proctoring exams, and providing prompt feedback to students on their work.

Course Assistant, Abnormal Psychology, University of South Florida
August 2007-December 2007
Supervisor: Ellis Gesten, Ph.D.
  • Responsible for the generation and conduction of three lectures given to two classes on the topics of Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Cognitive Disorders. Also delivered a lecture on Substance Use Disorders to both classes. Additional responsibilities included: attending lectures, managing course websites (which further included organizing posting course materials, student grades, and course announcements), grading assignments, proctoring exams, and promptly responding to student queries.

Teaching Assistant, Research Methods in Psychology, University of South Florida
August 2006-August 2007
Supervisors: Ken Malmberg, Ph.D., William Sacco, Ph.D., Todd Allen Joseph, M.A.
  • Responsible for instructing two classes on basic principles of psychological research methodology weekly. Additional responsibilities included: creating weekly lesson plans, helping students construct and employ a research study of their choice, aiding students in data collection, planning and conducting data analysis, grading assignments, providing prompt feedback to students on their work, proctoring and grading exams.

Awards /
  • Distinguished Clinician Award, Northwestern University
  • Chief Fellow Appointment Award, Northwestern University
  • Citizenship Award, University of South Florida
  • Psi Chi, Drew University
  • Sigma Delta Pi, Drew University
  • Merit Scholar, Drew University
  • Dean’s List, Drew University
  • Graduated Cum Laude, Drew University