Faculty
Nancy Amodei, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. B.Sc. (1978); The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; M.A. (1983); The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Ph.D. (1988). Her current areas of research interest include the psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse assessment and intervention, and violence prevention.
Bonnie L. Blankmeyer, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UTHSCSA. B.A. (1978) The University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A. (1983), Ph.D. (l985) The University of Texas at Austin, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology (1996) American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Blankmeyer's primary professional activities in the Department of Psychiatry are as Director of the Eating Disorders Program, providing outpatient psychotherapy, being a psychotherapist trainer, classroom and clinical teaching, and instructional development. She also is the Executive Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Office for the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
John E. Cannell, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UTHSCSA and private practice. B.A. (1975) University of Denver; M.A. (1977) University of Nebraska; M.Div. (1980) Nashotah House; Ph.D. (1986) University of Nebraska. Dr. Cannell is engaged in private practice of clinical psychology, specializing in the treatment of adolescents. In his teaching role within the Department of Psychiatry, he emphasizes the application of psychoanalytic object relations perspectives to psychotherapy and psychological testing. He has published research in the areas of adolescent psychopathology and pastoral psychology.
Chelle Dainas, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin (1978). Dr. Dainas has over 25 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including state hospitals, community mental health centers, substance abuse treatment, employee assistance programs, and outpatient ptractice. She is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) and serves on the editorial of the Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health. Dr. Dainas currently holds a position at Kerrville State Hospital where she is responsible for providing: 1) direct services to the forensic patient populations; 2) psychological evaluation including competency and risk assessment; 3) supervision and training; and 4) program development.
Wayne J. Ehrisman, Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UTHSCSA and Chief Psychologist, Southwest Mental Health Center. B.A. (1968), M.A. (197l), Ph.D. (1973) University of Nebraska. Dr. Ehrisman's major professional teaching activities are in the areas of psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychodiagnostics and psychopathology - with adults and children. He has special interests in the application of contemporary psychoanalytic theory to the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of disorders, and in inpatient psychiatric treatment of children. Dr. Ehrisman is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Jodi M. Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. B.A. (1993) University of Texas at Dallas; Ph.D. (1999) in Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is involved in mental health services research with emphasis on young adult and Hispanic populations. She is also involved in clinical research, studying the biopsychosocial treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Dr. Gonzalez conducts outpatient psychotherapy and is a clinical supervisor and teacher for students, residents and interns.
Joseph C. Kobos, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, and Director, Counseling Service, UTHSCSA. B.A. (l964) St. Benedict's College; M.A. (1967), Ph.D. (l970) Ohio University. Dr. Kobos' major interests are dynamically oriented psychotherapy and the developmental issues of health professionals. He has wide experience in the application of group process to a variety of clinical problems. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Major publications on brief dynamic psychotherapy have accompanied his practice in this area. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Kobos is a past Chair of the Board of Professional Affairs and currently serves on the American Board of Professional Psychology where he serves as Treasurer.
Daniel L. Lopez, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UTHSCSA, Clinical Psychologist and Partner with Clarity Consulting Group of San Antonio. B.A. (1982), M.A. (1984) Trinity University; Ph.D. (1989) University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Lopez works with adolescents and adults, and has spent recent years providing consultation to businesses and small organizations. He maintains an active involvement with community organizations serving youth and families, and maintains an interest in projective assessment.
Debra C. Morrow, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. B.A. (1982) Franklin and Marshall College; M.Ed. (1985) Harvard University; Ph.D. (1992) The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Morrow currently sees adult students in the health professions for individual and couples psychotherapy. Her research and clinical interests include cognitive deficits in mood disorders, group psychotherapy, effects of substance abuse and women's issues in psychotherapy.
Louis O'Donnell, Assistant Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, UTHSCSA. Education: B.A. (1979), University of Houston; M.A. (1982), Trinity University; Ph.D. (2004), University ofo Texas at Austin. Primary areas of clinical interest and professional skill include neuropsychological/pscyhoeducational assessment and intervention and children and adolescents with neurodevelopment and genetic disorders. In addition, I have extensive psychological test development experience as a research director with The Psychological Corporation/Harcourt Assessment. Research Interests: Research interests include neurocognitive processes associated with learning disabilities and ADHD; neurocognitive and neuroanatomical aspects of memory and executive functioning and genetic and phenotypical characteristics of children and adults with Chromosome 18 deletions.
Alan L. Peterson, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Behavioral Wellness Center for Clinical Trails, UTHSCSA. B.A. (1980) University of Central Florida; M.S. (1986), Ph.D. (1990) Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Peterson's primary interest is in conducting clinical trials targeting the development and evaluation of behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments for medical, dental, and psychological conditions. He has ongoing research funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and primate research organizations. He is a Diplomate in Clinical Health Psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology). Dr. Peterson served previously as the Chair of the Department of Psychology and was the Clinical Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Director (APA-Accredited) at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2005 after serving 21 years on active-duty and being selected for promotion to Colonel.
Lawrence S. Schoenfeld, Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Rehabilitation Medicine, and Anesthesiology, UTHSCSA. B.A. (1963) Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A. (1965), Ph.D. (1967) University of Florida. Building upon his experience with the USPHS and Chief Psychologist for the Navajo Area Indian Health Service at Window Rock, Arizona, Dr. Schoenfeld has developed strong interests in the innovative practice of clinical and community psychology. His current professional interests lie in the field training of physicians, psychotherapy, chronic pain, and health psychology. He has published extensively in the areas of Indian mental health, behavior modification, and chronic pain. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and past president of the American Board of Clinical Psychology. He is currently President of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and a recent member of the Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance of the American Psychological Association.
Anthony A. Scott, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. B.A. (1974) St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas; Ph.D. (1981) Ball State University, Muncie Indiana. Dr. Scott's current activities within the Department of Pediatrics center around the coordination and management of one federal and one locally funded substance abuse prevention demonstration project for high risk youth. His research interests include the impact of HIV on growth, neurocognitive, and developmental functioning in children. Additionally, he is interested in issues of behavioral health management and neuropsychological functioning as they relate to pediatric Sickle Cell Disease.
Kozue Shibazaki, Clinical Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, and Staff Psychologist, Counseling Service, UTHSCSA. B.A. (1994) University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D. (1999) Texas Tech University. Dr. Shibazaki currently sees adult students in the health professions for individual and couples psychotherapy. Her professional interests are in the areas of multicultural issues, feminist therapy, and interpersonal therapy.
James M. Stedman, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; A.B. (196l) Rockhurst College; A.M. (R) (1962), Ph.D. (1966) St. Louis University. Dr. Stedman's research and writing has focused on child and family issues, internship related issues, and, recently, philosophical issues in psychology. His clinical interests include the evaluation and treatment of children and adults with special emphasis on family systems psychotherapy. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Anne Carson Thomas, Adjunct Clinical Faculty, Department of Psychiatry, UTHSCSA. B.A. (1982) University of Kansas-Lawrence; M.S. (1985) University of Wyoming-Laramie; Ph.D. (1990) University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With a post-graduate foundation in neuroscience, Dr. Thomas began the study of Clinical and Consulting Psychology at the University of Nebraska, conducting research on gender-specific cognitive differences. She is currently Clinical Director of Bexar County's correctional-treatment facility for juvenile delinquents and has had over 20 years' experience working with troubled youth and their families. Professional interests include improving mental health services for youth in the juvenile justice system, including early identification, diversion programming, and effective treatment and rehabilitation of incarcerated youth.
Janet E. True, M.D., University of Kansas School of Medicine (1979), B.S.N., University of Kansas (1968), M.A. University of Kansas (1974), University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. True first worked in psychiatry as a nurse and taught psychiatric nursing for seven years. She obtained her Masters Depress in Psychology and completed a Fellowship in Psychopharmacology at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA). She served as an instructor of psychiatry for UTHSCSA and was the Medical Director of the Clinical Research Unit at San Antonio State Hospital (SASH), 1990-95. In 1996, she began caring for patients with neuropsychiatric disorders at SASH. This experience has led to a continued interest and commitment to the care of complex patients whose pathology includes neurodegenerative disorders, movement disorders, dementia, as well as patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Diplomat of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, member of the Statewide Services Texas Department of State Health Services Forensic Services Committee, member of the Alpha Omega Alpha, 1979. She is currently the Clinical Director at Kerrville State Hospital.
CLINICAL AND ADJUNCT PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY
Anne T. Lopez, Ph. D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Pamelia F. Clement, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Susan Erickson, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor
Joseph D. Eubanks, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas Gaines, Jr., Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor
Geoffrey R. Gentry, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
David Gunzburger, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Oscar Ramirez, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor
John K. Reid, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Shannon Scott, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Poonam Sharma, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
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