1. Vita
Kyle M. Erwin, Ph.D.
EDUCATION
2015 Texas Woman’s University Ph.D.
Counseling Psychology
APA-Accredited Program
Dissertation: Expert Psychotherapist’s use of Four Common Factors in Psychotherapy
2014-2015 Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship
Lexington Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (APA-Accredited)
Psychology Training Director: Joshua Phillips, Ph.D.
2011 Texas Woman’s University M.A.
Counseling Psychology
Thesis: Testing a Mediated Model of Modern Homonegativity
2007 University of Texas at Dallas B.A.
Psychology
PRE-DOCTORAL CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
2014-2015 Psychology Intern, Lexington Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (APA-Accredited)
Clinical Rotations:
Outpatient Family Therapy
Supervisor: Steven Hansel, Psy.D.
Provided Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Behavioral Couple Therapy (BCT), and Family
Psychoeducation; co-facilitated multi-family PTSD focused psychoeducation group; supervised practicum
student
Psychology Administration
Supervisors: Autumn McCane, Ph.D., Joshua Phillips, Ph.D.
Supported coordination of Mental Health Summit; assisted with internship selection
Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
Supervisor: Jennifer Kinder, Ph.D.
Provided individual, couple, group, treatment planning, and assessment services for residents in Substance
Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP) and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (PRRTP).
Telemental Health: Evidence-Based Therapies for PTSD
Supervisor: Ashley Casto, Psy.D.
Provided Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Structured Approach
Therapy (SAT) for PTSD using interactive video telehealth technologies to community-based outpatient
clinics and private residences.
Invited Presentations:
KATNIP
Primary Care Mental Health Integration
The Camouflage Closet
Lexington VAMC
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GRADAUTE CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
2012-2013 Practicum Student, Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans
VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas TX
Supervisors: H. Michael Cunningham, Ph.D., Angela N. Hill, Psy.D., ABPP, Faye
Reimers, Ph.D. & Linda Rubin, Ph.D.
Conducted personality, cognitive, and vocational assessments; provided consultation for
psychiatric, vocational and disability referrals; implemented psychotherapy interventions
2011-2012 Practicum Student, MH Gold Team SARRTP
VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas TX
Supervisors: Emilia Campos, Ph.D., ABPP, Meredith Holmgren, Ph.D., Faye
Reimers, Ph.D. & Debra Mollen, Ph.D.
Conducted personality and cognitive assessments; provided consultation; implemented
psychotherapy interventions; performed case management
2011 Practicum Student, North Lake College
Counseling Services, Irving TX
Supervisors: Avni Vyas, Ph.D., Janelle Fitch, Ph.D. & Jeff Harris, Ph.D., ABPP
Provided psychotherapy interventions; engaged in outreach activities
2009 & 2012 Supervised Field Student, Youth First Texas
Health and Human Services, Dallas TX
Supervisors: Gretchen Ladd, Ph.D. & Jeff Harris, Ph.D., ABPP
Provided psychotherapy intervention
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
2005 Undergraduate Field Student, Advocacy Center for Victims and Children
Victim Services, Waco TX
Supervisor: Carol Harper
Provided crisis interventions; observed parent visits; provided consultation for custody
cases
2004 Volunteer, Texas Department of Health Services
Waco Center for Youth, Waco TX
Supervisor: Dana Renschler
Supervised youth with psychiatric and neurological disorders
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
2015 Guest Lecturer, Vulnerable Populations
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructor, Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW, BCD
Lecture: Lost in the Crowd and Social Work Practice with the Queer
Community
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2015 Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Social Work
Texas Woman’s University, Denton TX
Instructor: Mark Sandel, LMSW
Lectures: SNAP and Clinical Practice
2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Social Work Practice I
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW, BCD
Develop applied curriculum; provide clinical supervision and training in micro-skills
2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Social Work Practice II
Texas Woman’s University
Supervisors: Ruby Bouie, LMSW & Nila Ricks, Ph.D.
Provide clinical training and supervision in applied group and family skills
2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Grief and Loss
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Sandra Brackenridge, LCSW, BCD.
Provide lecture assistance; collect data for course and manuscript development
2013 & 2011 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Social Policy
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
Provided lecture and training in social welfare policy analysis
2012 Supervisor, Supervision of Supervision
University Behavioral Health, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Jeff Harris, Ph.D., ABPP
Provided clinical supervision and training for counseling psychology supervisee
2012 Invited Presenter, MH Gold Team Retreat
VA North Texas, Dallas, TX
Supervisor: Emilia Campos, Ph.D., ABPP & Meredith Holmgren, Ph.D.
Presentation: Working with LGBTQ Veterans
2011 Graduate Lab Assistant, Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Jeff Harris, Ph.D., ABPP
Provided supervision and clinical training in foundational psychotherapy skills
2011 & 2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Social Inequality
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
Provided technology consultation
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2010 Adjunct Instructor, Contemporary Issues in Learning and Higher Education
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Supervisor: Judith Bean, Ph.D.
Provided lecture and assessment
2009 Guest Lecturer, Social Work Senior Seminar
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructor: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
Lecture: Social Work Practice with the Queer Community
2009 Invited Presenter, Doctoral Student Round Table Discussion Series
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Presentation: Integrating Spirituality in Psychotherapy Practice
2008-2009 Guest Lecturer, Culture and Self
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructor: Lynne Barga, Ph.D.
Lecture: Gender, Sexual Orientation and Hate
2008 Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Psychology
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructor: Laura Jacobs, Ph.D.
Lecture: Men with Eating Disorders
2008 Guest Lecturer, Developmental Psychology
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructor: Laura Jacobs, Ph.D.
Lecture: Men with Eating Disorders
2007-2008 Guest Lecturer, Psychology of Women
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Instructors: Neetha Devdas, Ph.D., and Rachel Connolly, Ph.D.
Lecture: Men with Eating Disorders
2005 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Theories of Psychotherapy
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Supervisor: Michael Frisch, Ph.D.
Constructed major exams; provided review sessions for major exams; held office hours
2005 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Psychopathology
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Supervisor: Michael Frisch, Ph.D.
Prepared lectures; provided classroom instruction; reviewed students for major exams
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2005 Undergraduate Lab Instructor, Learning and Behavior
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Supervisor: Hugh Riley, Ph.D.
Instructed undergraduates in rat handling; supervised students implementing operant
conditioning protocols with Skinner boxes
2004-2005 Undergraduate Lab Instructor, Introduction to Neuroscience
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Supervisor: Hugh Riley, Ph.D.
Supervised undergraduates as they completed lab assignments; conducted test
observation
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & PEER REVIEWED TECHNICAL REPORTS
Erwin, K., & Strain, J.D. (2015, August). Testing a mediated model of modern Homonegativity. Poster presented
at the 123rd
Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
Tilton, A., Bland, M., & Erwin, K. (2013). Texas teen conference annual service delivery report. Submitted to
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS).
Stabb, S., Smith, N., Beskly, L., Nnenna, L., Pogge, S., Erwin, K., Maynard, A., & Johanson, C. (2010, March).
Experiences of adolescents who have a parent or parents with HIV. Poster presented at the 36th Annual
Texas Association of Marriage & Family Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Frisch, M., & Erwin, K. (2005, August) .Quality of life studies: An introduction. Presentation at the Annual
Brown Symposium, Southwestern University at Georgetown, Georgetown, TX.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Current Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Nila Ricks, Ph.D., & Ratonia Runnels, Ph.D.
Grant Funded Research
Conducted statistical analysis, wrote literature reviews, and prepared materials for IRB
2013 Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
Qualitative Research/Original Data Collection
Conducted textual analysis of convenience sample of student reflection papers on transformational
experiential learning activity; prepared manuscript for publication in peer reviewed journal
2013 Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Program Evaluation
Coordinated data collection; completed data entry; conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis;
wrote results section of peer-reviewed technical report
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2008-2011 Administrative Assistant, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D.
TWU Social Work Program Evaluation
Coordinated annual program evaluation; identified appropriate outcome measures; collected
outcome data; conducted data analysis; completed annual program evaluation reports
2009 Research Team Member, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Sally Stabb, Ph.D.
Qualitative Research
Conducted qualitative analysis; prepared results and discussion sections for poster presented
2008 Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Katherine Rose, Ph.D.
Department of Family Sciences
Provided research consultation for grant supported study on early childhood development
2007-2008 Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Faculty: Shannon Scott, Ph.D., Abigail C. Tilton, Ph.D., Larry Leflore, Ph.D.
Grant Funded Pilot Study
Coordination grant-funded pilot-study; provided research consultation; wrote sections of grant;
administered study protocol; conducted qualitative analysis
2006 Research Assistant, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Supervisor: E. Sherwood Brown, M.D., Ph.D.
Psychoneuroendocrine Research Program
Collected informed consent; presented research proposal; mastered battery of assessments
2005 Research Assistant, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Waco, TX
Supervisor: Keith Young, Ph.D.
Augmenting the Atypical Anti-Psychotic Rispereidone with Galantamine
Collected informed consent; conducted data analysis; provided market research consultation
2005 Research Assistant, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Faculty: Gary Brooks, Ph.D.
Traditional Males in Psychotherapy Project
Administered study protocol; collected data; conducted data analysis
2005 Research Assistant, Baylor University, Waco, TX
Faculty: Michael Frisch, Ph.D.
Quality of Life Studies
Assisted with preparation of presentation and published manuscript
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SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
2013 Representative, Graduate Student Visioning Committee Graduate School
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Appointed representative for graduate student focus group; collaborated to develop plans for
graduate education at TWU
2013 Member, Challenging Oppression with Social Advocacy
Counseling Psychology Program
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Assistant Producer of It Looks Pretty White to Me; provided support for fundraising activities
2011 Member, Gender Non-Conformity Panel
Social Work Program
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Provided queer perspective on living amidst socially constricted gender binaries
2010 Mentor, Health and Human Services
Volunteer Services
Youth First Texas, Dallas, TX
Supervised and assisted with entertainment, community outreach and social activism activities
2010 Member, TWQ Mission Development Committee
Faculty and Staff Organizations
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Developed mission statement; promoted welfare of LGBT faculty and staff
2010 Co-Advisor, Pride
LGBT Student Organization
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Supervised Pride sponsored activities and meetings
2009 Mentor, Doctoral Student Mentor Program
Counseling Psychology Program
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Mentored a first-year doctoral student
2009 Committee Member, Health and Human Services
Special Committees
Youth First Texas, Dallas, TX
Provided consultation for social services and policy development
2008-2009 Clerical Leader, Queer Liberaction
Dallas, TX
Assisted with foundation of grassroots organization advocating for LGBTQ rights; organized
group meetings; assisted with outreach endeavors
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2008 Panel Member, Ally Training
Counseling Center
Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
Provided queer representation and perspective on queer community needs, support, and
advocacy
2007-2008 Doctoral Student Representative, Counseling Psychology Program
Department of Psychology and Philosophy
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
Represented counseling psychology doctoral students at departmental faculty meetings; served as
student representative for doctoral admissions process
2004-2006 Member, Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Participated in weekly community service activities for the youth, elderly, handicapped, and
underprivileged individuals
2002 Member, Baylor Leadership Council
Student Leadership Organization
Baylor University, Waco, TX
Enhanced fundamental leadership and outreach skills
AWARDS AND HONORS
2008-2009 Texas Woman’s University Staff Scholarships
2007-2009 Texas Woman’s University Graduate Student Scholarship
2009 Texas Woman’s University Incentive Scholarship Initiative
2008 Recipient, Pioneer Proud
2005 Recipient, Spirit of Alpha Phi Omega
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association for Graduate Students, Student Member
Division 17, Counseling Psychology
Division 17, Counseling Psychology
Division 19, Military Psychology
Division 29, Psychotherapy
Division 32, Humanistic Psychology
Division 39, Psychoanalysis
Division 44, Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues
Division 45, Society for the Study of Ethnic Minority Issues
Division 49, Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy
Division 50, Addiction Psychology
Division 51, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity
Division 56, Trauma Psychology
Association for Contextual and Behavioral Science, Student Member
American Board of Professional Psychology (Early Entry Applicant)
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REFERENCES
Stephen R. Holt, M.D., MPH, MSNRS
Director
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
| O | 224-610-3700
| C | 254-493-3095
Stephen.holt@va.gov
Emilia Campos, Ph.D., ABPP
Supervisory Psychologist
General Mental Health Team
El Paso VA Health Care System
| O | 214-857-0889
| C | 805-895-2446
Emilia.Campos@va.gov
H. Michael Cunningham, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
VA North Texas Health Care System
Clinical Director of Diamond Team
| O | 214-857-4407
| C | 214-274-4630
Howard.cunningham2@va.gov
Jeff Harris, Ph.D., ABPP
Counseling Psychology Core Faculty
Texas Woman’s University
Counseling Psychology Program
| O | 940-898-2313
| C | 940-435-8858
Jharris18@mail.twu.edu
Jeffrey D. Strain, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Lake’s Crossing Center
500 Galletti Way
Sparks, NV
| O | 775-688-0495
| C | 940-735-1203
jstrain@jeffreydstrainphd.com