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. 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). Dr. Abramovitch is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. 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 |
Nathan Wofford
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Nathan Wofford is a senior undergraduate Psychology major with a minor in Biology. He is currently working on his honor's thesis which will examine the effect of napping on elevated stress. Nathan's other research interests include clinical psychology and cognitive neuroscience. When not in the lab, Nathan enjoys playing the guitar and backpacking.
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Tatiana Short
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Tatiana Short is a senior Psychology major at Texas State University working to complete a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Biochemistry. Prior to entry into Texas State University, Tatiana served in the United States Army where she received vocational training as a military nurse at Brook Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston. Her extensive work experience with wound/ostomy and burn treatment has created the foundation for her research passion today in the neurobiological mechanisms behind chronic pain. Other academic interests include brain plasticity and learning, neurochemistry and behavior, the psycho-physiological connection, neuroanatomy and nutrition science. In her spare time Tatiana founded a software management consult company in Lakeway, Texas. In her spare, spare time she likes to let loose in the kitchen, practice martial arts, work in her vegetable garden, experiment with fruit tree grafting, write, and go on exciting adventures with her step-son.
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Kiara Leonard
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Kiara Leonard is a senior at Texas State University where she is pursuing a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Forensic Psychology. After graduating, she hopes to continue on to get a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She was inspired to work with criminals because of her Grandmother who was employed by the FBI and was on special assignment, for several years, to a variety of South American countries immediately following the end of WWII. Kiara has worked with a number of special populations including: children, intellectually disabled persons, and people suffering from a variety of mental disorders. In her free time, Kiara enjoys hiking, reading, yoga, and making stained glass.
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Breanna McCormack
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Breana McCormack is a Texas State University alumna with two Bachelor's of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology. She aspires to become a psychiatrist and plans to apply to medical school. Her interest in Abnormal Psychology and compassion for people was nourished through her upbringing with two younger autistic siblings. In her free time, Breana enjoys running, pilates, painting, and going to the park with her dog Nigel.
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Anthony Robinson
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Anthony Robinson is a graduate student in the MA in Psychological Research program at Texas State University. Anthony received both of his Bachelor of Science degrees from Texas State University in August 2017. His degrees include, Psychology with a minor in Biology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Psychology. Upon completion of his MA, he is planning to pursue a PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Anthony’s current research focuses on the neurocognitive correlates of perfectionism. His other research interests include examining the relationship between cognitive factors and Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, MDD, and Anxiety disorders. He is also interested in the development and validation of self-report psychological measures. |
Niki Hayatbini
Graduate Student |
Niki Hayatbini is a graduate student in the MA in Psychological Research program at Texas State University. Niki completed a MSc in Clinical Psychology from Iran University of Medical Sciences. Niki’s research interests are neurocognitive functions in individuals with body dysmorphic disorder, examining the underlying mechanisms of body image disorders and their effects on one’s function and quality of life. Niki’s thesis will examine neurocognitive functions in body dysmorphic disorder. In the future, Niki plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology.
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Matthew Buckley
Research Assistant |
Matthew Buckley is a junior at Texas State University who was born in Kirriemuir, Scotland. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. After graduation Matt is planning to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. He currently works with incoming students helping them adapt to college life away from home in his role as a Resident Assistant. In his free time Matthew enjoys watching the premier league, as well as playing basketball and soccer.
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Lab Alumni |
Devon Brunner, BA
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