Education and Experience

Dr. Gina Raza:

  • Ph.D. Clinical Psychology. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. APA-Accredited. 2012

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship & Internship. Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia. 2011, 2012

  • M.A. Clinical Psychology. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. APA-Accredited. 2008

  • B.A., Psychology. DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. Summa Cum Laude. 2005

  • Licensed in Illinois (active) and in Virginia (inactive status), Authority to Practice Tele-Mental Health in 40+ states via PsyPact

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Academic Affiliations, Research, and Supervision

Dr. Gina Raza:

Research and training are part of who I am as a clinician. Here are some of the ways in which I have engaged with the research and training community in recent years:

  • Assistant professor at Virginia Tech-Carilion’s School of Medicine.

  • Assistant professor at Northern Illinois University’s Psychology department.

  • Supervisor for clinical psychology interns, post-doctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, clinical pharmacy residents, and social work interns, guiding them to learn foundational, evidence-based therapy interventions.

  • Supervisor in large medical settings, outpatient and inpatient settings, and academic settings.

  • I routinely present my research at national research conferences, such as ABCT and ISTSS.

  • I provide pro bono community work and presentations through several local mental health organizations.

  • Representative research samples can be found here: ResearchGate

  • I also routinely review journal article research, such as: Psych Trauma

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Specialized Clinical Skills

Beyond academics, Dr. Raza has completed specialized training in:

  • Anxiety Disorders (CBT, Exposure, and ACT-based)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Stress Management and Relaxation Training

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Prolonged Exposure (PE)

  • Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)

  • LGBTQ issues

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)

  • Skills Training in Affect & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)

  • MoCA and additional brief assessments