Our Team

Assessment Team

  • Angie Parmar

  • Ashby Boland

  • Marley Warren

  • Anusha Limdi

  • Michelle Ptak

  • "Although our field has made a lot of progress, there are still so many unanswered questions about trauma and PTSD. Studying trauma is so exciting because it is an ever-changing and innovative field that is constantly moving forward for the benefit of others. Of course, the biggest reward of all is learning from people with PTSD and seeing the positive impact that our treatment has on them."

    Michelle Ptak

  • "Through our work at the TREAT lab, we are better able to improve the effectiveness of treatment and begin breaking down barriers to care. This work motivates me to continually question how we can enhance our approach for the best outcomes for participants."

    Ashby Boland

  • "Working with individuals who have experienced trauma has led me to be passionate about learning how PTSD interventions can be effective across people who have experienced different types of traumas. I am particularly interested in the barriers to accessing PTSD treatments that exist in different groups and feel rewarded to see first-hand through our studies how CPT can be delivered remotely."

    Angie Parmar

  • "As a clinical research assistant, my passion lies in amplifying the voices of those impacted by trauma. I am dedicated to weaving the diverse experiences of our participants into meaningful research questions that address quality of care, analyze the effectiveness of therapy, and help break down barriers in the field. It is an honor to provide a safe space for our participants and to serve as a positive guiding force for change."

    Anusha Limdi

  • "Working with and studying trauma is very rewarding to me and I am glad I get to help connect people to treatment resources. I hope I can make treatment easier to access for everybody and address the biases and structural stressors that exacerbate trauma. I am consistently surprised by how honest, open, and resilient people with PTSD can be."

    Marley Warren

Therapists

  • Lia Smith, PhD

  • Charles Small, LCSW

  • Daniel Szoke, PhD

  • Erin Walker, PsyD

  • "My passion for working with trauma survivors and studying trauma in general, is rooted in a deep desire to understand and alleviate the profound impact that traumatic experiences can have on individuals. This began due to personal experience with veterans and military service members in my own family who experienced mental health issues following trauma exposure. I am driven by a commitment to helping people navigate the complex aftermath of trauma, fostering resilience, and promoting healing. Exploring the intricacies of trauma also helps me understand more about the human mind and the potential for transformative growth in the face of adversity."

    Dr. Erin Walker

Directors

  • Philip Held, PhD

  • Sarah Pridgen, LCPC