Susan R. Schmidt, Ph.D.

Dr. Schmidt is an Associate Professor at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect in the Department of Pediatrics. Her primary clinical and research interests include dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions for trauma-impacted youth and families, and treatment of youth with problematic sexual behavior. Dr. Schmidt is a member of the national Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trainer Network. She is the director of Oklahoma TF-CBT, which provides statewide and national professional training and consultation in child trauma assessment and TF-CBT treatment. Dr. Schmidt co-directs the OUHSC Child Trauma Services Program, which specializes in family and group-based TF-CBT, psychology practicum/intern/resident level clinical training and supervision in child trauma assessment and treatment, and clinical research on childhood post-traumatic stress. Additionally, Dr. Schmidt conducts clinical treatment and professional training in the Oklahoma model of cognitive-behavioral treatment for adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors.