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2025-2027

Alexis Childs, PsyD

Dr. Alexis Childs
Dr. Alexis Childs

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.

Educational Background: I received my PsyD in clinical psychology from William James College in Massachusetts. I completed my predoctoral internship and a psychosocial rehabilitation fellowship at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System.

Research Interests: My research interests include moral injury, factors impacting engagement in PTSD treatment, and the use of ketamine for treatment resistant depression.

Mentors: My mentorship team includes Drs. Marci Weber, Brandon Griffin, Kate Dykhuis, and Sonia Singh.

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking and spending time with my four pets.

Joseph Tu, PhD

Dr. Joseph Tu
Dr. Joseph Tu

Location: Houston, Texas.

Educational Background: I received my PhD in clinical psychology from Eastern Michigan University and completed my clinical internship at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Colorado.

Research Interests: I have studied treatment of PTSD and functional seizures. I am now interested in evaluating the quality of psychotherapy in VA community care.

Mentors: Drs. Natalie Hundt, Derrecka Boykin, Jeffrey Cully, Amy Amspoker, and Julianna Hogan.

Hobbies: I enjoy cooking seasonally and hosting intimate dinner parties with friends.

Other: I am looking to get into board games, so hit me up if you’re interested in playing!

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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