Thompson Davis III

Assistant Professor

Clinical Area

The Laboratory for Anxiety, Phobia, & Internalizing Disorder Studies (LAPIS)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICE:
207 Audubon Hall
Department of Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803

Phone: 225-578-1500
Fax: 225-578-4125
Email: ted@lsu.edu

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Laboratory for Anxiety, Phobia, & Internalizing Disorder Studies (LAPIS)

EDUCATION

•2005 Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine / Kennedy Krieger Institute
Clinical Internship in Behavioral Psychology, Child Clinical

•2005 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Degree: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Child Emphasis

•2000 East Carolina University
Degree: M.S. in Child Development and Family Relations

•1998 Hampden-Sydney College
Degree: B.A. in Psychology

TEACHING

Undergraduate Level
•PSYC 2999: Undergraduate Practicum
•PSYC 3082: Abnormal Psychology
•PSYC 4176: Advanced Child Psychology
•PSYC 4999: Independent Research

Graduate Level
•PSYC 7171: Dev. Dis. & Child Psychopathology
•PSYC 7688/89: Practicum in Clinical Psychology
•PSYC 7982: Advanced Psychopathology (Adult)
•PSYC 8939/89: Independent Research IN Clinical

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My research interests focus on the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. In particular, my work has been on the phenomenology, etiology, assessment, and treatment of specific phobias (i.e., intense, persistent fears of specific animals, situations, environments, etc.). Specific interests of mine include one-session treatment for specific phobia, evidence based practice, behavioral assessment, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Those who want to learn more about my work, interests, and research are invited to visit my lab's website at www.lsu.edu/psychology/psyc


RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
(Note: * indicates a current or former student)

Cohen, A. S., & Davis III, T. E. (in press). Subjective quality of life across the schizotypy spectrum: Findings from a large healthy adult sample. Comprehensive Psychiatry.

Davis III, T. E. (in press). PTSD, anxiety, and phobias. In J. Matson, F. Andrasik, & M. Matson (Eds.), Treating childhood psychopathology and developmental disorders. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.

Davis III, T. E., *Munson, M., & *Tarzca, E. (in press). Anxiety disorders and phobias. In J. Matson (Ed.), Practitioner’s guide to social behavior and social skills in children. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.

Davis III, T. E., Nida, R. E., *Zlomke, K., & *Nebel-Schwalm, M. (in press). Health-related quality of life in college undergraduates with learning disabilities: The mediational roles of anxiety and sadness. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment.

Davis III, T. E., *Tarcza, E., & *Munson, M. (in press). The psychological impact of hurricanes and storms on adults. In K. Cherry (Ed.), Lifespan perspectives on natural disasters: Coping with Katrina, Rita, and other storms. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.

Ollendick, T. H., Davis III, T. E., & Sirbu, C. V. (in press). Phobias. In D. McKay & E. Storch (Eds.), Cognitive behavior therapy for refractory cases in children and adolescents. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC. New York: Springer Science and Business Media, LLC.

Ollendick, T. H., Öst, L. G., Reuterskiöld, L., Costa, N., Cederlund, R., Sirbu, C., Davis III, T. E., & Jarrett, M. (in press). One-session treatment of specific phobias in youth: A randomized clinical trial in the USA and Sweden. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.

Davis III, T. E., Ollendick, T. H., & *Nebel-Schwalm, M. (2008). Intellectual ability and achievement in anxiety-disordered children: A clarification and extension of the literature. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 30, 43-51.

*Zlomke, K., & Davis III, T. E. (2008). One-session treatment of specific phobias: A detailed description and review of treatment efficacy. Behavior Therapy, 39, 207-223.

Davis III, T. E., Kurtz, P., Gardner, A., & Carman, N. (2007). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for specific phobias with a child demonstrating severe problem behavior and developmental delays. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 28, 546-558.

Davis III, T. E., & Ollendick, T. H. (2005). A critical review of empirically supported treatments for specific phobia in children: Do efficacious treatments address the components of a phobic response? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 12, 144-160.

Ollendick, T. H., & Davis III, T. E. (2004). Empirically supported treatments for children and adolescents: Where to from here? Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 289-294.

Ollendick, T. H., Davis III, T. E., & Muris, P. (2004). Treatment of specific phobia in children and adolescents. In P. Barrett & T. H. Ollendick (Eds.), The handbook of interventions that work with children and adolescents—From prevention to treatment (pp. 273-299). West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Sirbu, C., Ollendick, T. H., & Davis III, T. E. (2004). How active are fear structures during exposure in virtual environments? A test of emotional processing theory in acrophobia. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 7, 307-308.

Viramontez Anguiano, R. P., Johnson, C., & Davis III, T. E. (2004). The education of rural Latino children: Rural Latino families and schools in Eastern North Carolina. Journal of Early Education and Family Review, 11, 33-48.

For a complete listing of publications and presentations, please visit the lab website.

Last updated: January 2009


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