Dr. Katie Fracalanza

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Katie Fracalanza specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure response prevention (ERP), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). She focuses on empirically-supported treatments for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Dr. Fracalanza is actively involved in research and teaching psychotherapy to graduate students, psychology fellows, and psychiatry residents. Her clinical focus includes obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders within clinical psychology. Additionally, she holds several honors including the Inspiring Mentor Award from PGY3 Residents in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Chairman’s Award for Clinical Innovation Service. Furthermore, she was a recipient of the National Alliance Research Schizophrenia Depression Young Investigator Award from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Responsibilities include teaching and supervising graduate students in clinical psychology, focusing on cognitive-behavioral methodologies for treating mood and anxiety disorders.

Awards

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Inspiring Mentor Award

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Chairman’s Award for Clinical Innovation Service

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NARSAD Young Investigator Award

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.