Dr. Trantham has been practicing psychotherapy for approximately 16 years. He graduated from the University of Florida (Gainesville) in 1999 with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. While his pre-doctoral training at the University of Florida emphasized cognitive-behavioral approaches to treating psychological disorders, Dr. Trantham's interests in understanding personality development drew him to develop an interpersonal/relational approach to therapy. Psychological and neuropsychological assessment has allowed him to integrate and better understand the forces that affect child, adolescent, and adult development.

Dr. Trantham's career has focused on working with children, adolescents and adults who experience various forms of abuse as well as understanding how neurocognitive issues interfere with learning, forming relationships, and self-development. In addition, Dr. Trantham has much experience addressing multicultural and gay, lesbian and bisexual issues through psychotherapy, including working with multiracial families, addressing questions related to sexual identity and coming out.

Education

1999 Ph.D. University of Florida (Gainesville) - Clinical Psychology

1995 M.S. University of Florida (Gainesville) - Clinical Psychology

1991 B.A Brown University - Psychology

Professional Experience

Licensed psychologist in Massachusetts (license #8509)

2009 to present • Lesley University / Cambridge, MA
Associate Professor / Division of Counseling & Psychology
Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences

2000 - 2009 • Lasell College / Newton, MA
Associate Professor of Psychology & Chair / Department of Social Science

2006 • Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust / York, England
Clinical Neuropsychology Lead / York House

1999 - 2006 • Fenway Community Health / Boston, MA
Psychotherapist / Mental Health Department

1996 - 2000 • Cambridge Health Alliance / Cambridge, MA
Harvard Clinical Fellow

• Clinical Psychology Pre-Doctoral Internship (Adult Outpatient
  & Child Outpatient programs)
• Pre-Doctoral Advanced Training (Child Assessment Unit)
• Post-Doctoral Training (Adult Neuropsychology)
• Post-Doctoral Training (Adult Neuropsychology Research)

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)
International Neuropsychological Society (INS)

Publications

Trantham, S. M. (2005). Diagnoses Commonly Associated with Childhood. In A. Wagenfeld & J. Kaldenberg (Eds.) Foundations of Pediatric Practice for the Occupational Therapy Assistant. Thorofare, NJ: Slack.

Course Direction

       Biological Bases of Behavior
       Clinical Skills and the Counseling Process
       Culture & Identity: Power, Privilege & Oppression
       Orientation to Professional Psychology
       Psychological Trauma in the Lives of Children & Adolescents
       Assessment of Individual Differences
       Abnormal Child Development
       Brain Function and Dysfunction
       Children & Violence
       Psychological Interventions with Children

Continued Education & Trainings

2009 Introduction to Massachusetts CANS for Children and Youth ages 5 and Older         (CANS Certified Assessor as of 10/09)

2009 Omega Boston: The Wise Heart & the Mindful Brain, Buddha Meets Neurobiology:         A Weekend with Jack Kornfield & Daniel J. Siegel

2008 The Meadows: 19th Annual International Trauma Conference
        (Psychological Trauma: Neuroscience, Attachment and Therapeutic Interventions)

2008 R. Cassidy Seminars: Relational Theory and the Practice of Psychotherapy

2006 Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences:
          o Dementias: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
          o Sexuality in Later Life
          o Male Rape
          o Child Abuse & Neglect: A Brief Guide to Research and Intervention

  
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