Dr. Shondolyn Sanders joined our program as core faculty in Fall 2022. She was born and raised in West Memphis, AR.  She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University Of Arkansas @ Fayetteville and her graduate degrees at The University of Memphis. Dr. Sanders is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in PTSD and health psychology. After completing her doctoral internship and residency, she worked in integrated primary care as a behavioral health consultant. Her research interests include health equity and graduate education and supervision. She is the faculty advisor of our newly formed Behavioral Health track.  

Education

Master of Science: Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling; The University of Memphis, 2013

Doctorate Degree: Counseling Psychology; The University of Memphis, 2019

Internship

Clinical Psychology; University of Oklahoma Health Sciences/OU College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK; 2018-2019

Residency

Clinical Psychology; Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN; 2019-2020

Certifications and Licensure

·         Licensed Psychologist, 2020-Present; TN Board of Examiners in Psychology

·         Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology Authorization; 2022-Present

·         Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD- Certified Group and Individual Provider

Professional Memberships

·         American Psychological Association

·         Tennessee Psychological Association

·         Memphis Area Psychological Association

Awards and Honors

·         Behavioral Science/Family Systems Educator Fellow, Society for Teachers of Family Medicine

·         Underrepresented in Medicine Faculty Scholarship, Society for Teachers of Family Medicine

·         Provider Power of One and Miracles in Motion Awards

·         Health Equity Ambassador, American Psychological Association