I am Clinical Psychologist licensed in both California (PSY28586) and New York (026221). I bring over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, including postdoctoral fellowship training at Stanford University of School of Medicine, a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico, clinical internship training at the Palo Alto VA, and a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan.  

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I serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Attending Psychologist at Stanford University's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. In my role at Stanford, I provide individual and group care to those struggling with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and emotion dysregulation, as well as teaching, training, and supervising postdoctoral fellows, medical students, and medical residents. I synthesize each client's individual goals, values, cultural, family, and social backgrounds with evidence-based techniques. I integrate empirically supported research to craft tailored treatments supporting my clients to create meaningful change in their lives. 

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Academic Appointments

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Stanford University, Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

 

Professional Education

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Postdoctoral Fellowship: Stanford University Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015–2016)

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PhD Training: University of New Mexico (2008–2015) 

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Clinical Psychology Internship: Palo Alto VA Healthcare System (2014–2015) 

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Selected Publications 

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Ortiz, J. A., Smith, B.W., Shelley, B.M., & Erickson, K.S. (2019). Adapting mindfulness to engage Latinos and improve mental health in primary care: A pilot study. Mindfulness.

 

Rodriguez, M., Walters, S.T., Houck, J., Ortiz, J.A., & Taxman, F.S. (2017). The language of change among criminal justice clients: counselor language, client language, and client substance use outcomes. Journal of Clinical Psychology.

 

Osilla, K.C., Ortiz, J. A., Miles, J. N.V., Pedersen, E. R., Houck, J. M., & D’Amico, E. J. (2015). How group factors affect adolescent change talk and substance use outcomes: Implications for motivational interviewing training. Journal of Counseling Psychology.

 

Smith, B.W., Epstein, E.M., Ortiz, J.A., Christopher, P.J., Tooley, E.M. (2013). The foundations of resilience: What are the critical resources for bouncing back from stress? In S. Prince-Embury & D. Saklofske (Eds.), Translating resilience theory for assessment and application with children, adolescents, and adults: Translating

research into practice. The Springer Series on Human Exceptionality (pp. 167-188). New York, NY: Springer Science and Business Media.

 

Ortiz, J. A., Christopher, P. J., Bouldin, L. E., Bernard, J. F., & Smith, B. W. (2012). The role of spirituality, coping, and ethnicity in benefit finding for heart patients. In C. Sindam & E. A. Maron (Eds.), The psychology of faith (pp. 1-14). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

 

Smith, B.W., Ortiz, J.A., & Bernard, J.F. (2012). Spirituality, positive emotions, and resilience. In L. Miller (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of psychology and spirituality (pp. 437-454). New York: Oxford.

 

Smith, B.W., Ortiz, J.A., Steffen, L.E., Tooley, E.M., Wiggins, K.T., Yeater, E.A, Montoya, J.D., & Bernard, M.F. (2011). Mindfulness is associated with fewer PTSD symptoms, depression symptoms, physical symptoms, and alcohol problems in urban firefighters. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. (79)5, 613-617.

 

Smith, B. W., Christopher, P. J., Bouldin, L. E., Tooley, E. M., Bernard, J. F., & Ortiz, J.A. (2010). Benefit finding predicts improved emotional health following cardiac rehabilitation. In R. E. Murphy (Ed.), Health psychology (pp. 113-125). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.

 

Smith, B.W., Bernard, J.F., & Ortiz, J.A. (2010). Neuroticism and positive personal characteristics: Test of a two-factor model of their effects on affective health. In F. Columbus (Ed.), The psychology of neuroticism and shame (pp. 129-149). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.