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Tara Donker is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a senior researcher at Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany. She is a licensed Health Care Psychologist registered in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (VGCt). Her research focuses on early intervention and prevention of depression, anxiety, and suicide, utilizing innovative technologies including virtual reality and mobile applications. As the principal investigator and co-founder of ZeroPhobia, she is involved in developing low-cost mobile applications that use virtual reality and augmented reality for treating specific phobias. Her RCTs have demonstrated significant effectiveness in addressing fears such as heights and flying. Donker has received multiple grants, including the Aspasia grant for her research on virtual reality treatments for psychiatric disorders. She teaches various clinical psychology courses, coordinates internships, and supervises undergraduate and master’s thesis students. Additionally, she has been recognized with awards for her contributions to cognitive behavioral therapy and is actively involved in editorial work for journals in clinical and global mental health.
Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg • Freiburg
Engaged in research on cognitive behavior therapy and innovative treatment technologies.
ZeroPhobia • Amsterdam
Developing accessible mental health care solutions through mobile applications.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.