Debjani Sinha , Ph.D.
Associate Professor - Adjunct Rep
Associate Professor - Adjunct & Private Practice, Psychologist
Professional Summary
Debjani Sinha's clinical practice interests lie in cognitive behavior therapy, health and wellness, adult ADD, mood and anxiety disorders, industrial injuries, and recovery of function after traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions. She has been teaching a variety of courses including cognitive neuropsychology, brains on drugs, psychological testing and measurement, abnormal psychology, and child and adolescent development. Dr. Sinha is currently a member of the OPA Ethics Comittee. She is past President and Ethics Chair of the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology.
Education
Ph.D.: University of Cincinnati 1995 (Clinical Psychology)
M.S.: Eastern Washington University Cheney, Washington, 1988 (Clinical Psychology)
B.A.: University of Bombay Bombay, India, 1988 (Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology and Statistics)
Research and Practice Interests
Dr. Sinha's clinical practice interests like in cognitive behavior therapy, health and wellness, serious mental illness, ADHD, and recovery of function after traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions and industrial injuries.
Positions and Work Experience
09-01-1997 -11-30-1998 Clinical Psychologist at Associates In Behavioral Consultation, Direct delivery of Clinical Services: psychotherapy, client assessment, evaluation & report writing; Services geared toward Rehabilitation Services Commission, Industrial Commission and Workman's Compensation, and local attorney's offices; Forensic evaluations and reports , Private Practice, Finneytown, Ohio
12-01-1998 -06-01-2004 Senior Staff Psychologist at Psychological Services Center, U.C., Supervision & training of pre- and post-doctoral students (students practice under supervising psychologist’s license) in individual and group formats; Direct clinical service delivery; emergency and crisis management services; Coordinator of Assessment and Testing Services – training and delivery of service in cognitive, personality, disability, and court-ordered mental health evaluations; Broadening scope of assessment services to U.C. students; Forensic evaluations and reports submitted as friend of the court; Supervisor of standardized testing services (SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, MCAT, LSAT, etc.); Case Coordination of all cases at PSC day-time service including client assignment, client tracking, and client status evaluation; Outreach and consultation in areas of specialization: psychotherapy, women’s issues, diversity issues, assessment services; Administrative duties and collaboration with other departments within Student Affairs; grant proposals and funding requests; Community service – supervisor of Walk-In Clinic serving the general community, training of graduate doctoral students in clinical psychology and counseling psychology programs, Rabbinical students and students from nursing and social work , University of Cincinnati, Student Affairs, Cincinnati, Ohio
09-01-1996 -12-31-2014 Adjunct Associate Professor, Univeristy of Cincinnati, Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (Intro to Psychotherapy, Intro to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Intro to Psychobiology, Physiological Psychology, Special Topics in Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Remembering Brain, Psychology of Adjustment, Drugs & Behavior, Psychology of Aging, Motivation & Emotion, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Adulthood and Aging; Psychological Measurement and Testing. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
10-01-2001 -12-31-2014 Private Practice, Debjani Sinha, Ph.D., LLC, , Part-time since 2001, and Full-time since 2004 (30-32 weekly client contact hours); Cognitive behavior therapy & interpersonal therapy; Individual psychotherapy, psychological assessment, EAP services, disability consultations; Case consultation with local physicians, psychiatrists on patient-care; Peer supervision and consultation on clinical cases among psychologists; Collaboration with Wisconsin-based marketing & advertising firm on Aging and Long-Term Care; Clinical outreach to local colleges, schools, and parent organizations; Limited pro bono work; Psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment and psychoeducational consultation with patients with neurodevelopmental conditions , Private Practice, Cincinnati, Ohio
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. & Kathleen Mack, Psy.D. (2008. ) Fun With Ethics .Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (CAPP), Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Local
Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. & Kathleen Mack, Psy.D. (2009. ) Fun with Ethics .Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (CAPP), Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Local
Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. & Kathleen Mack, Psy.D. (2011. ) Fun with Ethics .(DAPA), Dayton, Ohio. Level:Regional
Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. & Kathleen Mack, Psy.D. (2013. ) Fun with Ethics .Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (CAPP), Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:State
Debjani Sinha, Ph.D. (2014. ) Traumatic Brain Injury: What Therapists Need To Know .(CAPP), Cincinnati, Ohio.
OPA Ethics Committee Members (04-20-2015. ) Ethics Workshop .OPA Columbus, OPA. Level:State
Lecture
Debjani Sinha (01-16-2010. ) Cultural Diversity in Clinical Practice .Cincinnati, Ohio. UC. Level:University
Debjani Sinha (10-2015. ) Abnormal Behavior: Changing Thoughts, Behavior and Symptom Profile .University of Cincinnati. UC. Level:Department
Post Graduate Training and Education
09-01-1995-09-30-1998 Post-Doctoral Fellow, Behavioral Neuropsychology Clinic, UC, Managing and operating clinic, direct delivery of client services (psychological assessment, psychotherapy, outreach & consultation); Specialized emphasis in vocational rehabilitation & career counseling/development; Development and implementation of Learning Disabilities and ADHD, neuropsychological screenings, neurovocational assessment protocols for UC students and the general public; Forensic evaluations and report preparations as friend of the court and defense attorneys; Training & supervision of 3rd & 4th year graduate students from clinical and neuropsychology track; Training and supervision of undergraduate students working in the clinic on patient-related protocols; Establishing clinic protocol & office management; development of clinic practice plan; Insurance & billing services for all clinic-related activities , Behavioral Neuropsychology Clinic, , University of Cincinnati
Keywords
online teaching, distance learning, neuropsychology, traumatic brain injury, psychologist
Professional Affiliation
President (2008), Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology CAPP is a local non-profit organization comprised of professional psychologists in the community. This organization is devoted to the growth and development of the profession of psychology. President Elect for 2012-13 Cincinnati
01-2005 -12-2015: Ethics Chair, Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology Ethics Chair for Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (2006-2015)
Past American Psychology Association (APA) Member
Ohio Psychological Association, (OPA) Member
Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (CAPP), Member
BAD DATE -BAD DATE: President Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology (2014-15)
President - Local Community Organization (2012) Local organization to promote the diversity and cultural heritage of regional India serve in local humanitarian and other social-service projects
01-01-2014 -12-31-2014: President - CAPP (Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology) President of Local Organization for Practicing Professional Psychologists - a membership of 150 psychologists in private practice in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychology, Cincinnati, Ohio
-To Present: OPA Ethics Committee Member Voted into OPA Ethics Committee OPA, Columbus
Courses Taught
15-PSYC-101 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 EFFECTS DRUGS BEH Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-247 PSYCH OF ADJUSTMENT
15-PSYC-102 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOG Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-518 PHYSIOL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-247 PSYCH OF ADJUSTMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-103 INTRO TO PSYCH Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-519 REMEMBERING BRAIN Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-247 PSYCH OF ADJUSTMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-320 COG NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Level:Both
15-PSYC-205 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-101 INTRO PSYCH (EXP) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-101 INTRO PSYCH (EXP) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-207 ADULT DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-206 ADOLES DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-207 ADULT DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-321 MEMORY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-270 PSYCHOBIOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-320 COG NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-206 ADOLES DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC)
15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-207 ADULT DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-270 PSYCHOBIOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-101 INTRO PSYCH (EXP) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-251 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-320 COG NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-320 COG NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-103 INTRO PSYCH (SOC) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-270 PSYCHOBIOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-362 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-206 ADOLES DEVELOPMENT Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-102 INTRO PSYCH (CLIN) Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-321 MEMORY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-320 COG NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-323 MEASUREMENT & TEST Level:Undergraduate
15-PSYC-270 PSYCHOBIOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
Intro to Psychology Level:Undergraduate
Brains on Drugs Level:Undergraduate
Cognitive Neuropsychology Level:Undergraduate
Intro to Psychology Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2051 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2007 ADULTHOOD & AGING Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-3026 BROKEN BRAINS Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2005 CHILD & ADOL DEVEL Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2070 PSYCHOBIOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-1001 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-3026 BROKEN BRAINS
Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-1001 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2051 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-3026 BROKEN BRAINS Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-1001 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-2007 ADULTHOOD & AGING Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-3026 BROKEN BRAINS Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-1001 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY Level:Undergraduate
-PSYC-3062 BRAINS ON DRUGS Level:Undergraduate
Faculty Development Activities
04-2015 -04-2015 3T - Teaching, Technology and Techniques Online teaching resources and strategies, Clermont University of Cincinnati Clermont Campus Type:Conference Attendance
Other Information
Professional Growth and Developments - Lectures Attended (1 CEU - 6 CEUs)
2012 Teaching, Techniques and Technology, Cincinnati, Ohio
Our Turn to Speak At Last, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Counseling for Couples, Cincinnati, Ohio
Couples Counseling – The Challenge of Teaching People, Ohio
Success Strategies for Ethically Expanding Your Practice, Ohio
Ohio’s Telepsychology Rules Version 1, Dayton, Ohio
Recognizing a Sleep Disorder, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
21st Century Sex Therapy, CAPP Presentation, Dayton, Ohio
2011 Cognitive Behavior Therapy, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Positive Psychology and VIA Character Survey, Cincinnati, Ohio
Fun with Ethics, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Developing Self-Regulation, Cross Country Education, Cincinnati, Ohio
Legal and Ethical Risks, APAIT Trust Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Overview of the Forensic Psychology Process, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bullying Suicide and School Violence, Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Set up a Private Practice, Univ of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
2010 Sexual Addiction, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Couples and Affairs, Cross Country Education, Cincinnati, Ohio
Everything You Wanted to Know About Psychopharmacology, LCOH
Moving from Sensitivity to Appreciation, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati
Battered Women’s Decisions, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Fun with Ethics, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
Executive Functioning and ADHD in Children, Springer & XU
Insurance and Legislative Issues, CAPP Presentation, Cincinnati, Ohio
2009 The Power of a Positive Perspective on ADHD, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Contact Information
Practice - Debjani Sinha, Ph.D.
9403 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45242
Phone: 513 793 7974
sinhads@ucmail.uc.edu