Joanne Davis, Ph.D. - The University of Tulsa
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Joanne Davis, Ph.D.

Chair of Psychology

Professor of Clinical Psychology

Director of Clinical Training

About

Joanne L. Davis, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology and director of the Trauma Research: Assessment, Prevention, and Treatment Center, and co-director of The University of Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice. Davis’ research focuses on the treatment of nightmares and sleep problems in trauma-exposed individuals as well as on prevention efforts regarding the prevalence and impact of interpersonal trauma. She is the developer of a cognitive behavioral treatment targeting nightmares and sleep problems, Exposure, Relaxation, and Rescripting Therapy, and has conducted research to evaluate its efficacy for the past 20 years.

Awards and Honors

  • The University of Tulsa Outstanding Researcher Award, 2020
  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Board of Directors, 2015-20
  • The University of Tulsa’s Outstanding Teaching Award, 2014

Education

  • Ph.D., The University of Arkansas

Research interests and areas of expertise

  • Nightmares
  • Trauma
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder
  • Interpersonal violence