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Josh is a Postdoctoral Associate and Clinical Psychology Fellow at Yale Medicine's Pediatric Gender Clinic. He earned his MA in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University in 2021 and has been involved in research and clinical practice centered on adolescent development and mental health. Josh approaches clinical work from a trauma-informed and gender-affirming perspective, utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapies and emphasizing family-oriented treatment. His experience spans clinical settings, including pediatric gender clinics and forensic settings, where he advocates for radical healing and authenticity in youth and family collaboration. Josh has conducted comprehensive assessments in clinical work and has been an active speaker and presenter, focusing on gender-affirming care for diverse populations. He is committed to fostering mental health and public health initiatives through evidence-based practices.
Yale Medicine • New Haven, CT
Clinical Psychology Fellow at Pediatric Gender Clinic, focusing on gender-affirming psychotherapy.
GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.