My research focuses on two general areas. First, my research emphasizing diagnostic efficiency. Much of this work centers on individuals who served in the military using personality assessment inventories like the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-3 or PAI. At times my research extends beyond military/veteran populations; however, the focus remains on diagnostic issues particularly prevalent within these populations. Specifically, I focus on improving diagnostic understanding of trauma/PTSD, detection of symptom misrepresentation, and depression. Broadly speaking, the goal of that work is to effectively identify individuals with substantive clinical concerns that may necessitate additional services. Secondly, I conduct research on treatment utilization with a goal of improving prediction on who initiates or drops-out of clinical services. My work on therapy utilization encompasses factors influencing mental health attitudes, as well as predicting actual treatment outcomes (e.g., early termination or symptom reduction patterns while in therapy). Relatedly, my research in this area also encompasses the effectiveness of psychological treatments, particularly those related to trauma or depression.
