Primary Faculty
Dr. Laura Grofer Klinger received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She has primary research and clinical interests in the field of developmental psychopathology, particularly in the area of autism spectrum disorders. Her current research examines the attention, memory, and learning abilities of children with autism and other developmental disorders. She directs the University of Alabama Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Clinic, and she consults with a number of community agencies that serve children with autism spectrum disorders including the Tuscaloosa City School System, Brewer Porch Children’s Center, and the Autism Society of Alabama. Her graduate teaching responsibilities include Advanced Child Practicum, Lifespan Development, and Psychological Assessment I courses. Dr. Klinger serves on grant review committees at NIH. She is on the editorial board for the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. Dr. Klinger directs the clinical child psychology training concentration.
Dr. John E. Lochman 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.
Dr. Randall T. Salekin 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. He serves as an active consultant to the juvenile justice system.
Dr. Melissa F. Jackson received her Ph.D. from The University of Alabama. She is the Director of The University of Alabama Psychology Clinic.
Dr. Jackson’s research interests are on school contextual effects, school-based mental health programs, minority mental health, and adolescent risky behaviors. Dr. Jackson is currently working on projects related to (1) the effects of test anxiety on academic performance in local high school students, (2) the link between conduct disorder and anxiety symptoms in children, (3) the influence of school contextual effects on adolescent behaviors, and (4) the relation of cognitive variables and academic achievement/aspirations in minority students. She is the research director of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic and the Psycho-educational Disorders Clinics at The University of Alabama Psychology Clinic. Dr. Jackson’s graduate teaching responsibilities include Psychological Assessment. She also serves as an evaluator and consultant for the juvenile courts in Tuscaloosa and surrounding areas.
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.
