Doctoral Training and Beyond

In addition to her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Armstrong has extensive training and expertise in the field of Clinical Behavior Analysis. From this vantage point, Dr. Armstrong focuses primarily on an individual’s current functioning and life challenges, while integrating relevant aspects of the behavioral history. The treatment goal is always to help a client learn new skills that may be necessary to improve life circumstances and increase feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment.

Ongoing professional development is a regular part of Dr. Armstrong’s practice, accomplished by attending a variety of Continuing Education events each year and reviewing relevant books and articles. Attending workshops or giving presentations based on her clinical experiences provide regular opportunities for developing and deepening interests or expertise, particularly in the areas of eating disorders and mindfulness.

Education

Licensed as a Psychologist in Texas, 1985
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, North Texas State University, Denton, TX, 1983
Pre-doctoral Internship, McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA, 1981-1982

Professional Experience

Private Practice, Dallas, TX, 1985- present
Founder and Clinical Director, Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital Eating Disorders Programs, 1989-1991
Staff Psychologist, Timberlawn Psychiatric Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1983-1992

Professional Affiliations

Association for Behavior Analysis International, 1980-2017
Texas Association for Behavior Analysis, 1995-2017
American Psychological Association
Texas Psychological Association
Dallas Psychological Association