Caitlin M. Pinciotti, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Caitlin M. Pinciotti, PhD
Assistant Professor
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I am Caitlin Pinciotti (she/her) and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher. I am an Assistant Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine. I specialize in the study and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, in 2019. During my time at NIU, I was trained within the Trauma Psychology Focus track, which involved specialized training and research on trauma and PTSD.
My pre-doctoral residency and post-doctoral fellowship were completed at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where I primarily worked with adults with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) and anxiety-based disorders in a residential treatment program.
I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, in 2019. During my time at NIU, I was trained within the Trauma Psychology Focus track, which involved specialized training and research on trauma and PTSD.
My pre-doctoral residency and post-doctoral fellowship were completed at Rogers Behavioral Health in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, where I primarily worked with adults with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) and anxiety-based disorders in a residential treatment program.
Clinical Training
I am trained to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including all specialized extensions of CBT such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD. I am trained by certified National Trainers of Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) through the Veterans Health Administration. I have treated individuals with OCRDs, PTSD, and other anxiety-based conditions in all levels of care from outpatient through residential, including:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Program, Baylor College of Medicine
- Trauma Recovery, Rogers Behavioral Health
- OCD and Anxiety, Rogers Behavioral Health
- Trauma Services Program, Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital
- Center for Anxiety and OCD, AMITA Health (formerly Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital)
- Psychological Services Center, Northern Illinois University
- Therapeutic Services, Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Research
My primary area of expertise is OCD, trauma, and PTSD -- in particular, the overlap of these conditions and experiences. However, I have a secondary interest in LGBTQIA+ mental health, including experiences with OCD and/or trauma among sexual and gender minorities. I have published over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and given over 30 conference talks on these topics. I have conducted research in academic and clinical settings, including:
- Associate Editor, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy
- Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine
- Rogers Research Center, Rogers Behavioral Health
- OCD and PTSD Comorbidity Global Consortium
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IOCDF Trauma & PTSD in OCD Special Interest Group (Co-Chair)
- Chair, Science and Research Committee
- OCD and Anxiety, Rogers Behavioral Health
- Consequences of Trauma Exposure lab, Northern Illinois University
- Center for the Study of Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Northern Illinois University
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder lab, Cleveland State University
Research Opportunities
See below for an updated list of available research opportunities for those who may be interested in participating in a research study.
OCD and Stressful Life Events Study
An online study about the impact of traumatic and stressful life events on obsessive and compulsive symptoms
OCD and PTSD Treatment Providers Survey
An online study for mental health providers about treatment preferences and approaches