Elizabeth McCallion, PhD (she/her)

Director of CAPS

Biography: 

My journey in mental health began with an interest in mindfulness meditation. Much of my academic career involved studying the impact of meditation on mental and physical health outcomes. I am endlessly fascinated in the mind-body connection and have experience working in various health care settings providing integrated care. I am honored to be able to support such a fantastic team of clinicians in the important work of student mental health.

Areas of Interest: 

Evidence-based practice in psychology, integrated health care models, social justice & health equity, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, trauma and resilience, harm reduction.

Licensure: 
Psychologist
Degrees: 
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of New Mexico
MS, Psychology, University of New Mexico
BA, Psychology & Religion, University of Vermont
Favorite professional and self-help books: 

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat Zinn

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Elizabeth McCallion, PhD (she/her)
SHC, 2nd Floor