Education and Experience
Dr. Gina Raza:
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology. Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. APA-Accredited. 2012
Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia. 2012
Internship. Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salem, Virginia. 2011
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)
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.
Focused Clinical Training
Specialized training includes:
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)
LGBTQ issues
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)
Skills Training in Affect & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)
MoCA and additional brief assessments
