Our Team
Amitai Abramovitch Ph.D.
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Dr. Abramovitch is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychology at Texas State University, and a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. He received his MA degree (Summa Cum Laude) in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Academic College of Tel-Aviv and obtained his Ph.D. in Psychology (Neuropsychology) from Tel-Aviv University. He received extensive training at the National Institute for the Brain Injured in Israel and the Department of Psychiatry at Sheba Medical Center (where he co-founded the Adult ADHD Clinic). He has wide-ranging clinical experience including individual and couple psychotherapy, parent training, and complex clinical and neuropsychological assessments, both from his work in national centers and hospitals and from his work in his private practice. Prior to joining Texas State University, Dr. Abramovitch was a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry’s OCD & Related Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Abramovitch has extensive experience mentoring and teaching students, including at Harvard University and Harvard Extension School. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters, and currently serves as a member of the Editorial Board of Psychiatry Research, Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Bulletin of The Menninger Clinic, and as an Associate Editor in Frontiers in Psychiatry. His Interests outside psychology include soft martial arts (Iaido and Aikido), motorcycles, drumming, cooking, table-tennis, and spending time with his wife and two daughters
Curriculum Vitae | Google Scholar page | ResearchGate page |
Matthew Buckley
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Matthew Buckley is a senior at Texas State University pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Biology. After graduation, he is planning on pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Matthew’s research interests are in exploring neuropsychological functioning in children and adolescents and links to educational and social success later in life. In his free time Matt enjoys hiking, watching sports, and spending time with his dogs.
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Anthony Robinson, MA
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Anthony Robinson is a first-year clinical psychology graduate student at Louisiana State University. Anthony received his Master of Arts in Psychological Research from Texas State University in May 2019. His current research focuses on the neuropsychology of perfectionism. His secondary interests include the development and validation of self-report psychological measures and cognitive tasks.
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Kennedy Anderson
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Kennedy Anderson is a first-year student in the Master of Arts for Psychological Research program at Texas State University. Kennedy's interests are in neuropsychological assessment, brain injury and neurodegenerative disease. Her secondary interests are in assessment validity, sport concussions, and Return-to-Play protocol. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with her husband and rescue dog, Wallowa.
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Yoshua Morin
Graduate Research Assistant |
Yoshua Morin is a graduate student at Texas State University where he is conducting psychological research. He received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology from Texas State University. His research interests include exploring neuropsychological functions in order to understand and detect individual brain differences—specifically in aggression, impulsivity, and deviant behaviors. His current research will aim to understand the relationship between frontal cortical regions and appetitive vs. withdraw approaches in relation to aggression. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. after the completion of his masters.
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Samuel Parker
Research Assistant |
Samuel Parker is a Senior at Texas State University where he is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Biochemistry. When he completes his degree, he intends to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. His research interests include all disorders within the Schizophrenia Spectrum, the cognitive and physical declination of disorders involving Dementia, along with MDD and its relation to other prevalent disorders. He has a background in working in the field of Geriatric Psychology as a Mental Health Technician and has had hands-on experience with patients diagnosed with degenerative diseases with comorbid psychopathology. Sam’s hobbies and interests involve hiking, playing the drums, and taking care of his many animals.
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Austen Guzman is a sophomore at Texas State University where he is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology. After graduation, he plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Neuropsychology. He is currently interested in researching linkages between psychopathology and neuropsychology especially pertaining anxiety disorders. In his free time, Austen loves walking through nature trails around San Marcos as well as hanging out with his friends and family.
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Lab Alumni |
Niki Hayatbini, MA
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