Our Team
Amitai Abramovitch Ph.D.
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Dr. Abramovitch received his Masters 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 has experience in individual and couple psychotherapy, clinical/neuropsychological assessment, neuro-rehabilitation, and case management, from the Israeli National Institute for the Brain Injured, the Department of Psychiatry at Sheba Medical Center (where he co-founded the Adult ADHD Clinic), and his work in private practice. Prior to joining Texas State University, Dr. Abramovitch was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School's OCD & Related Disorders Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and taught at Harvard University. 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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Kendra Long
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Kendra Long is a sophomore Psychology major with a Biology minor at Texas state University. She plans on getting her Ph.D. in Clinical psychology with an emphasis on neuropsychology and hopes to work in a brain rehabilitation center. Kendra runs for the Texas State cross country and track team and also enjoys being outdoors and listening to true crime podcasts.
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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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Michelle Lalley
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Michelle Lalley is a senior Psychology major at Texas State University. After graduation she wants to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical psychology, and become a clinical child and adolescent psychologist. Michelle is a Chi Omega at Texas State and also works for the university as a Peer Mentor. During her free time she enjoys going to the river or hiking the Greenbelt with her dog, Pearl.
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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. |
Bridget Woodbury
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Bridget is a Senior undergraduate at Texas State University who will graduate in May 2018 with a BA in Psychology. She plans to attend graduate school to complete her Master’s degree in Quantitative Psychological Research with an emphasis in Educational Psychology. Her research interests concentrate on the study of learning, attention, motivation, and abnormal psychology in the adolescent population. Her career goals began with hopes of becoming a middle school counselor, but with the progression of her education, it has become apparent that quantitative research is her true passion. Now, her career goals are directed toward conducting psychological research on learning and motivation, administering neuropsychological testing to adolescents, and compiling statistical data in an effort to improve the process of learning in a classroom setting.
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Lab Alumni |
Devon Brunner, BA
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