Dr. Connor Adams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Connor Adams is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. They obtained their Psy.D. from George Washington University and completed their internship training at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Adams' clinical research interests focus on therapeutic interventions that support recovery for individuals living with serious mental illnesses. They utilize a psychodynamic perspective in their work, aiming to assist individuals in understanding how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact to enhance agency and choice. Dr. Adams has specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which helps individuals with difficulties in emotion regulation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis. Their clinical focus includes providing individual and group psychotherapy in psychiatric inpatient settings and working to increase access to person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

Research Interests

Courses

PSYC 10Q PSYC 199 PSYC 10

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.