Dr. Kate Corcoran

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kate Corcoran is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. She has played a vital role in training and supervising graduate students, psychiatry residents, and postdoctoral fellows in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions. As the Curriculum Director of the CBT Training Psychiatry Residency program, she focuses on providing high-quality education in CBT techniques. Her clinical practice specializes in treating adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress through evidence-based approaches. She has extensive experience supervising fellow professionals and directing seminars geared towards improving clinical competencies. Dr. Corcoran’s interest in compassion-focused approaches has contributed significantly to her clinical focus on mental health treatment. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and supervising graduate students, residents, and fellows in cognitive-behavioral therapy and related disciplines.

Courses

PSYC 299 PSYC 399 PSYC 370 PSYC 290 PSYC 199

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.