Cynthia O. Townsend, Ph.D., L.P.

Minnesota

Graduate School

Counseling Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Internship

Clinical Health Psychology, Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT

Fellowship

Clinical Health Psychology, Pain Rehabilitation, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Academic Rank

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Interests

• Cognitive-behavioral treatment of chronic pain and associated mood disorders: treatment outcomes for patients with chronic non-cancer pain who complete a multidisciplinary cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation program, increasing scientific knowledge of less known but equally distressed pain populations (such as abdominal pain), and understanding prevalence and treatment of co-morbid mood disorders in pain populations (anxiety disorders)

Professional Highlights

• Written Exam Coordinator, American Board of Clinical Health Psychology, 2010-present
• Member, Board of Directors, American Board of Clinical Health Psychology, 2009-present
• Co-Chair, American Pain Society Special Interest Group, Pain Rehabilitation Centers, 2008-2011

Publications

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Research

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