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Josh Cisler is an Associate Professor at the Dell Medical School and the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related symptoms in adults. He is a licensed clinical psychologist at UT Health Austin’s Mulva Clinic Neurosciences, where he primarily employs exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Cisler earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arkansas, focusing on the emotional and cognitive mechanisms that mediate anxiety disorders. He completed his master's at Minnesota State University and his bachelor’s degree at Saint Louis University. His clinical internship at the National Crime Victim Research Treatment Center equipped him with insights into the risk factors for psychopathology following assaultive events. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in fMRI methodology at the Brain Imaging Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Cisler's current research interests include neuroimaging, computational modeling, pharmacology, and clinical trial methodology to better understand and enhance treatment approaches for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms. He has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the Brain Behavior Research Foundation in 2015.
Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Specializes in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related symptoms, employing various therapeutic modalities.
Brain Imaging Research Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR
Conducted research in neuroimaging and brain imaging methodologies.
Department of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Engaged in research and teaching in clinical psychology.
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