Primary Faculty
Matthew A. Jarrett, Ph.D. received his Ph.D. from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and completed a pre-doctoral internship at Children’s National Medical Center. His research and clinical interests are in the field of developmental psychopathology, particularly in the areas of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders. His current research explores aspects of neuropsychological functioning and co-occurring symptomatology in children with ADHD. Current projects include the development and evaluation of an intervention for children with ADHD and anxiety as well as a pilot project examining the efficacy of working memory training for children with ADHD and anxiety. Dr. Jarrett will also be working to develop a child anxiety clinic over the next year.
John E. Lochman, Ph.D. received his Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Lochman is the Doddridge Saxon Chair of Clinical Psychology at The University of Alabama. He has primary research interests in examining the short- and long-term effects of prevention programs provided to high-risk aggressive children, and treatment programs for youth with externalizing disorders. These school- and community-based programs (Anger Coping Program; Coping Power Program; Fast Track Program) use cognitive-behavioral, social problem solving and social-skill training approaches with children, and behavioral parent training with parents. Ongoing grant-funded multi-site prevention research projects are examining the components of interventions, the additive effects of universal and indicated (targeted) interventions, and comprehensive interventions designed to prevent Conduct Disorder, substance use, and delinquency. Dr. Lochman’s graduate teaching responsibilities include Child Psychotherapy and Basic Practicum supervision. Dr. Lochman serves on grant review committees at NIMH and at several private foundations. He is the editor of the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, is an associate editor for Behavior Therapy, and is on the editorial board for the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
Randall T. Salekin, Ph.D. received his Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. His primary research and clinical interests are in child forensic psychology. Specifically, his interests are on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who have come into contact with the law. Dr. Salekin is active in the Psychology and Law concentration area and is interested in such issues as juvenile transfer to adult court, culpability, and the treatment of youth diagnosed with Conduct Disorder. Another primary research area is the study of psychopathy and how it relates to dangerousness and other legal issues. Dr. Salekin’s graduate teaching responsibilities include Advanced Psychological Assessment for Children and Adolescents. Dr. Salekin directs the clinical child psychology training concentration. He serves as an active consultant to the juvenile justice system.
Secondary Faculty
Affiliated Faculty
Joan Barth, Ph.D.
Caroline Boxmeyer, Ph.D.
Ashley Evans, M.D.
Nicole Powell, Ph.D.
Nancy Rubin, Psy.D.
Avi Maden-Swain, Ph.D.
Michael Taylor, M.D.
