Faculty: Sarah B. VanMattson, PhD

Sarah B VanMattson, PhD

Sarah B. VanMattson, PhD

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology Department

Email
sarah_vanmattson@williamjames.edu
Phone
617-564-1189
Location
208J
Pronouns
she/they
Degree Major/Emphasis Institution Year
PhD Counseling Psychology University of Missouri – Kansas City 2022
MA Counseling University of Missouri – Kansas City 2017
BS Psychology York University 2012

Courses

  • Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Clinical Practice
  • Contemporary Psychodynamic Theory and Practice
  • Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and their Families
  • Introduction to Psychological Research

Research and Practice Interests

  • Gender and Sexuality
  • LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Queer Theory
  • Intersectional Identity and Minority Stress
  • Authenticity, Visibility, and Community
  • Counselor Training and Professional Development
  • Psychodynamic Defense Mechanisms within Training
  • Multicultural/Pluralistic Education
  • Supervision and Mentorship

Professional Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist and Health Services Provider (MA)

Awards

  • Manuscript Development Award, William James College
  • Hazel Knutson Award, UMKC Women’s Council
  • Rosalyn J. Jacobson Award, UMKC Women’s Council
  • William J. French Award, UMKC Women’s Council
  • Dorothy Morris Hull Award, UMKC Women’s Council
  • Outstanding Master’s Student Award, School of Education, UMKC
  • Social Justice Award, Adler University

Publications and Presentations

  • VanMattson, S. B., Langrehr, K. J. (2022). Interview with Dr. Ruth Balser: A Psychologist’s Journey into Politics. Psychological Services.
  • Burrow, C., Miller, A., Meadours, J., Davis, L., VanMattson, S. B. (2021, October). Sexual Assault prevention and response for people with IDD: A gap analysis framework.. Self-Advocate Central. 
  • Burrow, C., Miller, A., VanMattson, S. B. (2021, April). Complex Mental Health Needs of People with IDD: A Gap Analysis Framework. Self-Advocate Central.
  • VanMattson, S. B., Langrehr, K. J., Turnbow, I., Criss, S., Morgan, S. K. (2020, August). Ego Defense Mechanisms in Pluralistic Training: A Grounded Theory Study. Oral presentation at the 2020 meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
  • Allen, L. R., Watson, L. B., and VanMattson, S. B. (2019). Trans young adults’ reflections on adolescent sources of extra-familial support. Journal of LGBT Youth.
  • VanMattson, S. B., Langrehr, K. J., Turnbow, I., Criss, S., Morgan, S. K. (2019). Ego Defense Mechanisms in Pluralistic Training: A Grounded Theory Study. Oral and poster presentations at the 2019 meeting of the British Psychological Society, Harrogate, England, UK.
  • Farrell, M. N., Watson, L. B., VanMattson, S., Jones, G., Morgan, S., Ross, J., and Jester, A. (2018). Exploring Non-Binary Transgender Clients’ Counseling Experiences: Empowerment in Counseling. Poster presented at the 2018 meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
  • Brownfield, J. M., Brown, C., Jeevanba, S. B., and VanMattson, S. B. (2018). More than simply getting bi: Coming out growth for bisexual individuals. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 5(2), 220-232. doi: 10.1037/sgd0000282
  • Allen, L. R., Watson, L., and VanMattson, S. (2017, November). Transgender Adolescents’ Sources of Social Support. Oral presentation at the Brazilian Professional Association for Transgender Health (BRPATH) conference, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Farrell, M. N., Watson, L. B., VanMattson, S., Jones, G., Morgan, S., Ross, J., and Jester, A. (2017, September). Exploring Non-Binary Transgender Clients’ Counseling Experiences: Empowerment in Counseling. Oral presentation at the WPATH Graduate Student Research Symposium at the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Allen, L. R., Watson, L., and VanMattson, S. (2017, September). Transgender Adolescents’ Sources of Social Support. Poster presented in the WPATH Graduate Student Research Symposium at the Philadelphia Trans Health Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Brownfield, J., Brown, C., Jeevanba, S. B., VanMattson, S. B., Haukebo, J. E., and Aslan, S. M. (2017). An Examination of Coming Out Growth for Bisexual Individuals. Poster presented at the National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Portland, OR.

Prior Experience

  • Predoctoral Fellow in Health Services, University of Utah
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of Utah
  • Adjunct Instructor, Avila University
  • Practicum Trainee, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Adjunct Instructor, Rockhurst University
  • Practicum Trainee, University of Missouri-Kansas City Counseling Services
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • Practicum Trainee, Resurrection Downtown Community Mental Health Center
  • Practicum Trainee, Community Counseling and Assessment Services

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (Divisions 17 and 39; Section 354)

Community Involvement

  • Reviewer, Psychological Services
  • Reviewer, Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity