Talia Cohen, PhD

Experience

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  Nickelodeon Animation

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Research Coordinator

  Nick Jr. DevelopmentCoordinated research for a new educational preschool series. Ran study with 3-5 year olds. Coded videotapes for attention and engagement of students during presentation of storybook. Assisted with data analysis and report writing to convey research findings to creative teams leading to content adjustment.

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  McLean Hospital

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  Clinical Research Assistant

  Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Research ProgramManaged a longitudinal study investigating the neural and clinical trajectories of first episode psychosis patients. Administered 80+ clinical and cognitive assessments. Handled participant recruitment and retention through relationship building.

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  University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2024

  Incarceration and Mental Health LabClinical Psychology doctoral student. Research focuses on understanding the mental health needs of legal system-involved individuals and using this information to develop novel and adapted mental health treatments. Partner with both formerly incarcerated and Department of Corrections stakeholders. Communicated research through posters, talks/lectures, and manuscripts. Mentor to 5-10 undergraduates per semester. Courses: Intro to Psychology; Criminal PsychologyTaught 3 discussion sections of 18 students. Provided feedback on first drafts of 25 final papers. Treated patients with depression, anxiety, eating concerns, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic illness/pain, & ADHD weekly. Developed individualized treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic approaches. Improved functional outcomes and reduced symptom burden for clients.

  • Graduate Researcher

    Sept 2019 - Aug 2024

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2020 - May 2022

  • Practicum Student @ Psychology Research and Training Clinic

    Oct 2020 - Dec 2021